More about Nwana Foundation
Dr & Mrs Nwana were dedicated to their calling as educationists and educated students professionally in the formal settings of a classroom for many decades. Whilst they had celebrated professional careers, their reach of influence spanned beyond the prescribed academic curriculum. They were distinguished by their philosophy of moulding morally-upright global citizens whose education imbued them with practical life skills that compliment academic and professional skills. Even those who met them outside the classroom were educated in pragmatism, humility and worldliness.
Whilst they both enjoyed their professional careers, they found even more joy in encouraging and observing the creativity that was expressed in music, handicraft (art) and writing. They encouraged these creative endeavours in their children as well as in extended community initiatives such as the Association of Creative Teaching, Catholic Women's Association, Nkumu-Fed-Fed etc. Both were passionate gardeners and farmers - often espousing the emotional gratification and financial gain that comes with the art of farming and the produce that conveys from the efforts. In summary, they believed in a holistic education of mind, body and spirit and used simple, relevant and practical approaches in achieving these.
The Nwana Foundation is set-up with a simple mission: namely to educate using simple, relevant and practical methods. In keeping with their lives, the success of the Nwana Foundation will be measured in the silent impact it makes to a few lives. The foundation will aim to:
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Facilitate the provision of formal education for talented but underprivileged children in their local community in Njimafor;
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Make agriculture cool and profitable in the North West Region of Cameroon;
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Enable musical talent in the youth in local communities in Njimafor.
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Enable an online community for safe story-telling on mental health challenges with a view to minimising stigma associated with mental health in the African community.
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