Community Radio in Kumbo

Up until 5 months ago, Kumbo had suffered from severe communication isolation—a city of 100,000 with no local TV or radio station. The Kumbo Development Organization in collaboration with the BBC has started a community radio station called Bui FM, and in only 5 months it’s clear that community radio is doing its part to [...]

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HIC Spotlight: Eric Wirba

In the midst of the Himalayan Institute Cameroon’s major humanitarian initiatives, the remarkable stories of those responsible often go unreported. This section of the blog seeks to showcase the diverse range of backgrounds, talents, obstacles, and triumphs represented in our local staff and contacts.

Eric Wirba is the Operations Coordinator at the Himalayan Institute Cameroon. In [...]

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Himalayan Institute Total Health Program

The Himalayan Institute’s Total Health Program is creating global solutions to health problems in rural communities by using a holistic approach. Chosen candidates for the program receive an in depth training in anatomy and physiology, Ayuveda, homeopathy, hygiene and sanitation, diet and nutrition, yoga therapy, dental hygiene, eye care, public health, and micro business and [...]

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Yoga for Nurses

As part of its ongoing community outreach, the Himalayan Institute Cameroon is now working with a local hospital to teach nurses practical yoga techniques. Juliette Fai, a teacher at the Shisong Nurses School, invited yoga instructor and HIC volunteer John Daskovsky to come teach in her Alternative Medicine class. Fifty nursing students in their final [...]

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Yoga for Kumbo’s Kids

The Himalayan Institute Cameroon offers free yoga classes every Saturday morning to the people of Kumbo. Special classes for kids have drawn large groups with students ranging from toddlers to high-school age.
“I was surprised at how much muscle tightness there is in the young people of this community,” said HIC volunteer and class instructor John [...]

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