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| Bringing a Ray of Hope with Dignity to the disadvantaged | Chris Nasah, Chairman of Cameroon Forum |
 SPONSOR A CAMEROONIAN CHILD – Bringing a Ray of Hope with Dignity to the disadvantagedSpecial fundraising event; Saturday 21st November 2009. What has Roger Milla got in common with H.E. Madame Nkwelle Ekaney. They have both put their support behind the Sponsor A Cameroonian Child initiative. The aim of this program is to create an enabling environment that will gurantee welfare support for children who have become orphaned by the loss of their parents to HIV / AIDS, to cater for the disadvantaged in our midst and assist them to achieve their full God-given potential, and to bring Hope to the hurting and down-trodden. In this regard a special fundraising event is billed for Saturady 21st November 2009. The venue is The Porchester Hall Queensway, London, W2 5HS. This unique evening will feature all things Cameroonian – food, music, and entertainement. Access to the event is by way of a minimum £50 donation. There are special VIP and spnsorship packages available. Enquire at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 020 7544 1010. BACKGROUND _ WHY The prevalence of HIV Aids in Cameroon as compared to the rest of sub-saharan Africa is a cause for concern. The pandemic and those who suffer their demise as a result is rising. The need to care with dignity for those who have become causalties of this condition is growing. Alongside the infected, the ‘affected’ also need support. Because of the stigma attached to this desease, children become victimised and suffer twice – the loss of their parents, and rejection by society. Sponsor a Cameroonian Child therefore came out of various actions taken by elements of the Cameroonian Diaspora in the UK to bring hope and positive change to the lives of these disadvantaged children in Cameroon. Cameroon Forum is galvanising these efforts into this unique program. At a global level, this program will contribute to the nations effort to eradicate poverty as defined by the UN Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) to be achieved by 2015. Funds raised will assist to break the cycle of poverty. It will meet not just the financial needs of the child, but also their mental and educational development contributing towards a healthy lifestyle and an emotionaly balanced life. WHO WILL BENEFIT and WHERE Those children below the age of 18 who have become orphaned through the loss of their parent or principal carer to HIV / AIDS. Orphans are located within orphanages or other social support structures accross the country. For this year we are focusing on La Maison Du Soleil in Saa, in the central province of Cameroon, and Hotpec Orphanage in the Buea in the South West province of Cameroon. WHAT HAVE WE DONE TO DATE? In the first year the program sponsored 4 children (confirm please jocelyn). In the second year the number rose to 10. WHAT NEXT? We aim to expand the program to up to 50 children over the next 2 years. With your generous contribution, this initiative will be extended to many more orphanages and care homes in all the provinces accross the country. We also will seek match funding from bilateral and multilateral sources to make the program truly national. Roger Milla ( and other international Cameroonian celebrities), public sector organs, community champions, individuals, private enterprises and civil society organsations have given have given full support for the program. We would be obliged if you do the same. You will be lending your support to a worthwhile cause. HOW CAN YOU HELP AND CONTRIBUTE? You can make a contribution in several ways. A minimum £5 monthly (equivalent to 20p per day) direct debit contribution into a ring-fenced account for the sole purpose of orphanage sponsorship, a one-off Lump Sum as you are able, or support in kind through the offering of free / discounted products or services in matters concerning this program. Your Donation by way of a Lump Sum, or a monthly / regular monthly payment will go a long way to; • Create an enabling environment and provide dignified welfare support for children who have become orphaned by the loss of their parents to HIV / AIDS • Catering for the disadvantaged in our midst and assisting them to achieve their full God-given potential. • Bringing Hope to our disadvantaged children Visit our webste on www.cameroon-forum.org to make an instant PayPal donation, or send us a check to Suite 501 International House, 223 Regent Street, London W1B 2QD CONCLUSION An event that will consolidate humanitarian efforts, leave a lasting legacy, and complement bilateral and multilateral efforts to eradicate poverty and contribute to achieving the United Nation’s MDGs (Millennium Development Goals). A big Thank you – Merci! |
| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 November 2009 13:07 ) |
