Kumbo Arts Exhibition

Kumbo, the home of the HI Cameroon community center, recently hosted a regional arts fair featuring the work of many artists intimately connected with the Himalayan Institute’s humanitarian projects.  The event was a perfect opportunity for craftspeople working with HI Cameroon’s School of Carpentry and Construction and students of our Sacred Link Jewelry program to [...]

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A Swingin’ Good Time in Kishong, Cameroon

Besides working hard on environmental initiatives, micro-businesses, and health and educational projects, the Himalayan Institute Cameroon is also in the business of having fun! The Energy Farming land in Kishong Village is located at the end of a residential street. The village is filled with young children who can be found helping around their homes, [...]

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Solar Wood Drying Kiln

The Himalayan Institute Cameroon’s School of Carpentry & Construction has finished building a new wood drying kiln. A wood kiln is an enclosed structure where heat and moisture are controlled in order to dry wood as fast as possible with the least amount of drying defects such as warping and cracking. This is the first [...]

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School of Carpentry & Construction Builds a Name for Itself

It’s been 10 months since the Himalayan Institute Cameroon School of Carpentry & Construction opened its doors in Kumbo, and since then it has created many opportunities for the community. Each project that the school undertakes is designed to target local needs in the community and is proving to benefit the carpentry industry in NW [...]

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About HI Community Centers

Click on the image below to watch a video about the Himalayan Institute Community Centers.

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