Wonya Ngale Foundation Gives Over 200
Children a Stronger Start to the School Year
More than 200 pupils and students from nursery, primary and secondary schools in Boana, Bojoke and Ekonjo communities in the Bonjongo Court Area of the Buea Subdivision have received school materials to facilitate
their return to school for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The educational support was provided by the Wonya Ngale Foundation during the fifth edition of
its annual back-to-school campaign, dubbed “Empowering Futures, One Child at a
Time.” The materials were distributed during a ceremony held atbthe Bojoke Community Hall on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
The initiative, which focuses on supporting
underprivileged children with basic educational needs, was organised in
partnership with the Denis Miki Foundation, a non-governmental organisation
committed to promoting education and providing academic support, particularly
to children with demonstrated potential.
The beneficiaries received school bags, books and writing materials, resources expected to ease the financial pressure often experienced by parents and
guardians at the beginning of every academic year.
The latest edition of the project marks another milestone in the Wonya Ngale Foundation’s
efforts to use education as a tool for empowering children and supporting
vulnerable families. Communities such as Upper Bokova and Bonakanda have also
benefited from the initiative in previous editions, with the foundation
gradually extending its reach to more communities.
Addressing the pupils and students, the Chief Executive Officer of the Wonya Ngale
Foundation, Simon Ngale Ekambi,
encouraged them to make responsible and effective use of the materials provided. He urged the beneficiaries to use the educational resources for their intended purpose, remain committed to their studies and strive to make their families and communities proud.
For Wonya Ngale, the project is more than a humanitarian intervention. He explained that the initiative was inspired by the difficulties he experienced during his own childhood education. Having personally faced challenges in accessing basic educational needs, he said he was motivated to work with partners to ensure that children in different communities do not suffer from a lack of essential school materials.
Five years into the project, however, the Wonya Ngale Foundation continues to face challenges, particularly in securing and building sustainable partnerships that would
enable the initiative to reach more children.
Wonya Ngale therefore appealed to people of goodwill, institutions and potential partners
to join the campaign and contribute towards expanding its impact. He expressed optimism that with stronger partnerships, the number of beneficiaries would continue to grow in the years ahead.
Representing the Chief of Bojoke at the ceremony, the Chairman of the Bojoke Traditional Council, Ekwa Gabriel Eko, expressed gratitude to the Wonya Ngale Foundation and its partners for bringing the initiative to the community. He said the
gesture was particularly significant as parents and families were preparing to meet the numerous financial demands associated with the beginning of a new school year.
According to him, the assistance would contribute significantly towards reducing the cost borne by parents while ensuring that more children are adequately prepared to begin the academic year. He described the support as a rare and meaningful gesture for the community, noting that the school materials would contribute to the smooth running of the academic year for the beneficiaries.
The Denis Miki Foundation was among the
partners supporting this year’s campaign. Speaking on behalf of the organisation, Emily Miki reiterated its commitment to promoting children’s education, with particular attention to academically promising girls and children interested in science-related studies.
She explained that the organisation carries out assessments to identify children who require assistance and provide them with the support needed to excel academically and,
eventually, contribute to the wellbeing of their families and communities.
The beneficiaries also expressed appreciation for the gesture. Enanga Favour, an
Upper Sixth student, described the donation as meaningful and said she intended to preserve the books carefully so that her younger siblings could also benefit from them in the future.
Mojoko Joyce, a Class Four pupil, also thanked the donors, saying the assistance would help her family prepare her for school while reducing some of the financial burden on
her parents.
As families across Cameroon prepare for the start of the 2026/2027 academic year, the more
than 200 beneficiaries in Boana, Bojoke and Ekonjo are expected to return to
school with some of the essential materials needed for their studies.
For the Wonya Ngale Foundation and its partners, the fifth edition of the “Empowering
Futures, One Child at a Time” campaign represents another important step in easing the burden on families and ensuring that children, regardless of their circumstances, are given a better opportunity to remain focused on their education and build a brighter future.
