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Project

School Retention & Mentorship Initiative

Ongoing

Location

Bafoussam, West Region

Community Served

At-risk secondary school students aged 12–18

Beneficiaries

1,200

Project Period

1 September 2023

Project Objectives

Project Objectives

  • Identify and support students at risk of dropping out
  • Pair vulnerable students with trained peer and adult mentors
  • Provide psychosocial support and academic tutoring
  • Engage parents and communities in school retention efforts

Key Outcomes

Key Outcomes

  • Dropout rate reduced by 35% in target schools
  • 1,200 students supported through mentorship
  • 92% of mentored students completed the academic year
  • 150 trained mentors active across 12 schools

Impact Statistics

1,200

Students Supported

35%

Dropout Reduction

12

Schools Reached

150

Trained Mentors

Community Voices

I was about to leave school to help my mother at the market. My mentor helped me stay and I passed my BEPC with distinction. I am now in Terminale.

Carine Fomba

Student Beneficiary, Bafoussam

As a parent, I saw my daughter transform. The mentorship program gave her confidence and a reason to stay in school.

Mr. Joseph Kamga

Parent, West Region

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