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NOW ACCEPTING VOLUNTEERS!

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VolunteerWorldWho wants to join us in Cameroon?

If you’re looking for a rewarding experience, a new adventure, an eye-opening summer, or an educational year, look no further than Helps International. We are currently (and always) accepting volunteers to manage a myriad of projects in health, education, IT, and microfinance. Our programs support the local community of Buea and its environs.

Buea, Cameroon is located in the Southwest Province, one of two Anglophone provinces in Cameroon. Francophone Douala is a mere hour by car, as is the seaside town of Limbe. Discover African culture, fall sleep beneath stunning sunsets, hike an active volcano, explore the metropolis of Douala, and enjoy the vibrant life of Cameroon! Most importantly, spend your summer (or two week vacation… or year….) working to build a better world.

HINT has recently partnered with VolunteerWorld, a German organization that sources volunteers from around the world to work with enterprises like ours who need the extra help. Check out their user-friendly new website: VolunteerWorld.

For more information on our volunteer positions, click below:

Microfinance Fund Manager
Health Outreach Program Coordinator
Summer Sports Camp Coordinator
IT Training and Support

Keep in mind that HINT always welcomes volunteers with new ideas. If you have an idea for a program that you would like to run other than those listed above, please contact us. We can also find placements with local organizations for volunteers who wish to work with orphanages, teach English, and more.

As always, if you would like to contact us, donate, or get involved, you can find us on: Twitter, Facebook, by email, or by contacting us online.

We wish you continued success in your social enterprises and endeavors in 2015! Together, we can improve our local (and global) communities.

Government Technical High School Buea receives lab with 39 computers

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GTHS Molyko Computer Lab

This morning, we handed over our biggest ever computer lab project to the staff and administration of Government Technical High School, Molyko, Buea. The lab has 39 computers (36 from HINT and 3 from the school), two Switches and a specially configured server yet to arrive.

Photos are here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2090027&id=1033002406&l=f1a89d4326

We would like to thank the following organisation for their partnership in this project: Computers 4 Africa (UK), Develop Africa (USA). As I write this, I am thinking about a popular proverb in my dialect that says “A single hand cannot tie a bundle”. Its about partnership! We look forward to doing more in the future!

We would also like to thank the following volunteers for their tireless efforts in realising this project: Eric and Kristi Zan, Amber Shevin, Brandon Turner, Robert Arlt Jr and Andro Mandakovic. Eric & Kristi have especially worked so hard to get the GTHS lab up and going. Thank you very much. Also, John Jones and Jerry, part of the HINT team have also worked hard towards realisation of this project.

The next container arrives in a few days from the UK. We need volunteers and grants to help schools get the labs at very reduced cost. Anything you can do to get funds and volunteers will be much appreciated. Thank you.

Graceland receives lab with 11 computers

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Graceland Lab
Graceland Lab

It took so long, it took so many people working together but we are happy that finally the lab was completed and handed over to the school.

Graceland International Bilingual School with about 200 children and nearly 15 staff, now has access to computers to help both children and teachers alike learn better. They also received a scanner and printer.

The total cost of the lab was XAF 1,065,210.

The School paid 40% = 549,084 and HINT with support made available by its volunteers provided the remaining 60% = XAF 606,126 as a grant to the school.

We would like to sincerely thank all those that are working together to make this possible, especially the following organisations:

The following volunteers also contributed not just money to make this lab possible but also their time, skills and expertise:

  • Brandon Turner
  • Robert Alois Jr
  • Eric Zan
  • Kristi Zan
  • Amber Shevin
  • Andro Mandakovic

Thank you for making this possible.

Here are sample photos. For all photos go to this online album: Graceland Lab.

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Marthlo receives a lab with 11 computers

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Marthlo Lab
Marthlo Lab

It took so long, it took so many people working together but we are happy that finally the lab was completed and handed over to the school.

Marthlo Bilingual College with about 400 students and many staff, now has access to computers to help both students and teachers alike learn better.

The total cost of the lab was XAF 1,124,600.

The School paid 40% = 512,840 and HINT with funding made available by its volunteers provided the remaining 60% = XAF 611,760 as a grant to the school.

We would like to sincerely thank all those that are working together to make this possible, especially the following organisations:

The following volunteers also contributed not just money to make this lab possible but also their time, skills and expertise:

  • Brandon Turner
  • Robert Alois Jr
  • Eric Zan
  • Kristi Zan
  • Amber Shevin
  • Andro Mandakovic

Thank you for making this possible.

Here are sample photos. For all photos go to this online album: Marthlo Lab.

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HINT screens 215 individuals for diabetes and hypertension

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Community Outreach 2
Kristi from the USA volunteering at a Medical Outreach in Tole, a rural Suburb near Buea

Recently, HINT celebrated a great success having screened 215 individuals for diabetes and hypertension!  Volunteer extraordinaire, Sabrina Repa, coordinated the 2 day event, which included a blood pressure and blood sugar level check, health consultation, and 2 educational seminars.  Results of the screenings showed that an incredible 25% of the people demonstrated signs of hypertension.  We are thankful for our volunteer nurse, Christi, for providing immediate consult to these people.  The health outreach was conducted in Tole, a small village just outside of Buea where many farmers of the Tole Tea Plantation reside.  With very limited access to healthcare and health information, we are grateful for Sabrina and for the many donors who allowed us to bring blood pressure machines and blood sugar tester and test strips to the people of Tole!

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