After visiting the Kumbo Public Library in Cameroon last November with her family during the 2010 Eco-Service Excursion, 14-year old Claudia Bacon returned home inspired to also make a difference. Reflecting on her experiences in Cameroon, she wrote, “I was first inspired by the library because it was one of the only public libraries in [...]
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Turning Inspiration Into Action
Posted in Cameroon, Kumbo Public Library, School Scholarships on March 7, 2011 | 1 Comment »
HI India Scholarship Recipient
Posted in India, School Scholarships on March 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Born and raised in the interior of North India, Arun Kumar Mishra went to one of the humblest schools in the region, which did not even have the most basic amenities. Through his hard work he was able to attend a traditional Sanskrit school in Allahabad. However, this school, like so many traditional Sanskrit schools [...]
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Posted in Kumbo Public Library, School Scholarships on October 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
School is not free in Kumbo, Cameroon. If parents want to send their children to elementary school and high school they have to pay each year for tuition and books, even in government-run schools. On average, the total cost for one year of school is roughly $250. In a country where the average annual income [...]
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