My students enjoy “making sport” with Oliver after school
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A line of horses stands ready at the sultan’s palace in Foumban during la fête du mouton, or #Tabaski. The fête began Monday with the Muslim call to prayer in the morning and the ceremonial sacrifice of a ram, followed by a march through town and parade featuring these fine fellows. Participants then returned to their homes and slaughtered their own rams or goats to prepare for dinner, and the celebration continued throughout the night. #thisiscameroon #bonnefete
First day of school and form 3 is ready for biology and chemistry to start
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These 36 agriculture and health trainees are on their way to Cameroon! 🇺🇸 ✈️ 🇨🇲
17 new volunteers ready to embrace Cameroon 💕
Welcome to the Peace Corps family! 🇨🇲
(Source: crunkincameroon-blog)
Today was the last #market day of my #PeaceCorps service. In the Banso people’s language, Lamnso, we call this day “Kaavi” and it occurs every 8 days. We not only buy our fruits and veggies for the next week, but we spend time greeting our favorite vendors, shopping for new fabrics and trying out tasty snacks carried in buckets on kids’ heads. #HowISeePC #PeaceCorpsCameroon #MarketDay (at Kumbo)
Ready for a trip to the market? We’re hiring in Cameroon!
Today is my last workshop day of my #PeaceCorps service. I have been working with the stigmatized Mbororo people throughout my two years and have met some of the most amazing and determined men and women. These nomadic people guard a fierce culture and share an intense desire for community development. In our workshops, we hope to empower youth to conquer their challenges and promote gender equality. #PeaceCorpsCameroon #HowISeePC (at Jakiri)
“The truth is that I actually needed Cameroon more than Cameroon needed me. I was blessed with 25 months of stunning sunrises and brilliant starry nights. The unusual circumstances of my life brought me close to remarkable people that I otherwise would have never known. My wonderful postmates surrounded me with courage and love and they pushed me to be the best volunteer possible. My children at [the] orphanage taught me to let go of what I perceived to be the "right” thing and, through their energetic excitement, I learned to get muddy and enjoy it. They showed me how to worship the “now” with laughter, dancing, and tree climbing. “ - Returned Peace CorpsCameroon Volunteer Layne http://bit.ly/294buy7
View from the high table: My students are graduating today! #PeaceCorps #HowISeePC #PeaceCorpsCameroon (at Kumbo)
Cameroon Android generation high school lesson. #PeaceCorpsCameroon #HowISeePC #PeaceCorps
I leave tomorrow morning to go to Cameroon for the next 2+ years to serve as a science teacher in the Peace Corps. I had the honor of meeting Carrie Hessler-Radelet, the director of the Peace Corps last week during my graduation. She is an amazing woman and has been a huge inspiration to me. I am beyond excited to follow in her footsteps and serve.
Welcome to the Peace Corps family!
(Source: tanyaincameroon)
“Puzzles were always a great classroom activity that helped keep lessons engaging. This activity has two parts. Part one: work as a team to put the pieces together. Part two: direct your blindfolded team member to put the puzzle together by using your words and not your hands (only the blindfolded team member may touch the pieces). While creative lesson planning with limited resources was challenging, I also loved the challenge of needing to think creatively in a different context. This activity was a great one to teach teamwork, critical and creative thinking, and focusing more on creative language use to communicate with others.”
“In Cameroon, we live by a saying – nous sommes ensemble. We are together. Regardless of the circumstances, I am your brother, she is my sister, and we are together navigating through life’s challenges and mishaps. It’s victories and triumphs. We are united by joy and joy undoubtably results in unity.”