Das Brunnenprojekt am Technischen Gymnasium (GHTS) Alabukam

Handing Over Ceremony of the GTHS Alabukam Water Project

Thursday, 02 June 2011 19:47

After about 14 months of meetings and construction work, the GTHS Alabukam Water Project finally came to a close. The handing over ceremony took place on the 26th of May 2011. It was a huge occasion with pomp and fanfare in which important dignitaries from the city of Bamenda were present. The Senior Divisional Officer for Bamenda II, the Mayor for Bamenda II, his Royal Highness San Angwafo III Fon of Mankon et cetera were in attendance. The Vice President of Kamerun4AfrikaClub in Cameroon, Dr. Tsi Evaristus Angwafo read a speech in which he pleaded to the school authorities to see into the sustainability of the project. Here is an excerpt of his >speech< and >that< of the Principal Mr Chi Nyamboli. On the part of Kamerun4AfrikaClub, we will still be keeping an eye on the project in case GTHS Alabukam might have some difficulties in its management.

A student wanted to quench his thirst	And the guests were thirsty	Arrival of the DO and the Fon of Mankon	Arrival of the Fon of Mankon	Arrival of the Senior Divisional Officer	Cross section of some students
Dr. Tsi Angwofo reading his speech on behalf of Kamerun4AfrikaClub	Dr. Angwafo in brown and Mr. Tumasang beside him in the blacksuit - the KAC officials	Dr. Tsi Angwafo and the principal of the school Mr. Chi Nyamboli.	His Royal Highness processing to the tank	His Royal Highness the Fon of Mankon	Masquerades - the so- called Jujus
Mr. Tumasang - project coordinator drinking from the tap	Mr. Tumasang giving a press conference	Our emblem on the tap	Refreshments with the dignitories	Singing of the National Anthem	Some dance groups in action
Students wanted to drink also	The DO Bda and the Fon of Mankon to cut the symbolic ribon	The DO Bda reading out his speech	The DO of Bda talking to some local TV station	The DO, the Mayor and the Fon at the site of the tank	The Principal GTHS Alabukam, PTA Chairman presented a gift to the Organisation
The Principal reading out his speech	The Principal talking to some local TV Station	The dignitories present	The procession to the tank	The public scrambling to drink	The water tank
The DO Bda holding the champaigne the PTA Chairman standing on the left and the lord mayor on the right.

The GTHS Alabukam Water Project - My Visit

Sunday, 22 May 2011 17:51

When I was on a private visit to Cameroon, I stold time on the 13.05.2011 to visit the GTHS Alabukam Water Project.

I was impressed with the work done so far.Apart from minor works that must be done, the water project is ready to be handed to the school authorities.
The handing-over ceremony will be done on the 26.05.2011. Invitations from many dignitories in Bamenda have been sent. The Fon of Mankon will be in attendance.

A handshake with the principal Mr Nyamboli	A view of the campus	Being welcomed by the school authorities	Gathering around a stand by tap	Group Picture with the kids I	Group Picture with the kids II
Group Picture with the kids III	Group Picture with the school authorities I	Group Picture with the school authorities II	Group Picture with the school authorities III	Group Picture with the school authorities IV	Group picture worth looking at
Inspecting a stand by tap on campus I	Inspecting a stand by tap on campus II	Inspecting the purity of the water with my naked eyes	Inspecting the water again by rinsing a glass	Kids playing on campus I	Kids playing on campus II
Kids playing on campus III	Kids playing on campus IV	Light refreshment I	Light refreshment II	Me and Mr Nyamboli, the principal	Mein front of a stand by tap
Me in front of the tank I	Me in front of the tank II	Me with the kids in their classroom	Me, the principal and the kids	Me, the school authorities and the kids	Recieving gifts from the school
Signing the guest bookin the principal office I	Signing the guestbook in the principal office II	The kids on campus	Under the tank with the school officials	Visiting the computerlab I	Visiting the computerlab II
Visiting the computerlab III	Washing my hands with the well water	With the PTA Chairman Mr Spirit Formuluh	With the Principal Mr Nyamboli	With the authorities of KAC - Left Mr Akum Tumasang and right Mr Ban Blaise	With the technician Mr Nji Samson

Water Supply System at the GTHS Alabukam

Monday, 25 October 2010 21:57

On 03/03/2010, we received an application from the principal (Mr Chi Nyamboli) of Government Technical High School (GTHS) Alabukam. Alabukam is a suburb of the Bamenda municipality. In his letter he pleaded for assistance for the construction of a portable water supply in his institution. He complained that many of the children fail to attend classes because they fall sick after drinking unclean water from streams, which flow around the vicinity of the school. Click here to read the full letter of application from the principal.

We, as an association that has devoted itself for the education of the needy treated this application with all seriousness. Illnesses like diarrhea and dysentery are of the past and do not belong in this era. For this reason, it is unimaginable and heart-breaking to learn that some people in some parts of the world are still prisoners of these illnesses and thus putting their lives at risk.

Since this was an unforeseen project for us and we could not do any budgeting with our little financial resources, we went on a campaign trail for funds. About 5000 € to 6000 € will be needed to construct a modern bore well facility that will serve the entire school and members of the immediate neighborhood. There are about 800 children enrolled in this technical college. For a beginning a geophysical studies have been conducted and the initial drilling has begun. Here are some of the pictures.

To complete this project, we are still seeking for funds and we call on all people of good will and our well wishers to assist us in this task in trying to make drinking water accessible to an entire school and community. We thank you for your assistance.