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United Action for Children - Cameroon - english information

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Cameroon

United Action for Children (UAC) is a Non-Governmental Organisation based in Buea, South West Province, Cameroon. UAC is a non-profit and non-political organisation and commits itself to the development of a caring society for children and young people. The organisation was created in 1996 in response to concerns about children’s education and development in the South West Province. With the help of local staff and international volunteers, UAC has grown substantially over the past few years. UAC currently runs many successful programs that have great impact on Buea and Mamfe’s children and the surrounding communities. UAC’s primary goal is to develop a caring society for children and young people using innovative programs. The Organisation’s activities are shaped by the following objectives: To offer a secure and stable environment for children and youths, at what parents and teachers take an active role. Furthermore to help rectify problems existing in the local educational system, to address the issue of school dropout and failure and to introduce an alternative approach to education in Cameroon by providing good quality concerning an affordable nursery and primary education.

Keywords

educational welfare; parents; parent participation; school success; compulsory education; education system; children and youth welfare;