Report on Shisong project
The ever increasing water scarcity, recently provoked the inhabitants of Shisong village to harnessed their on spring water. After construction of the collection chambers progress, is being made with the digging of trenches and piping to the Tank site. All efforts are now to construct the Tank and so far the foundation has been dug, alongside materials to be used like Gravel and Stones. Construction of the Tank is to begin after being delayed by the heavy rains, and digging of trenches to continue the distribution of the water to the various public stand taps. There is still lack of Cement and pipes to complete the project. The management of the water scheme and the people of Shisong are very thankful to all their benefactors through GlobalGiving.
Second Bee farming training workshop
Shisong 9th Nov.2012
With the ever increasing demand for Honey and request from some Groups and individuals to be trained in Bee farming, Green Care Association ( GCA), was able to organized the second Bee farming workshop on the 9th of November 2012.The twelve participants came from Shisong, Mbuluf, Kingomen, Kikaikom and Nkuv villages.
Topics treated include qualities of good bee keeper, Kinds of Bees, Types of Hives and where its appropriate to establish an Apiary, Hive and Bee sting management, swarming, absconding and identification of Bee friendly Trees. At the end of the workshop there was chance for question and answer sessions. Participants were also assigned to find out indigenous methods to reduce the effects of Termites on Hives and also to identify the clove plant and other herbs that could be used for harvesting of Honey.
To Mr Fon Justin, the workshop was ‘very educative’ giving him opportunity to learn many new things. He also extended appreciation to GlobalGiving and wished the training opportunity to continue from time to time in improve their skills and for the business.
Mr Wirba Hilary of Kingomen village, was very happy and said ‘He considered himself privileged for the training he has been longing for so long’.
Finally, the Traditional ruler of ‘Shu Bui’ family in Kikaikom village who attended the training extended appreciation GlobalGiving on behalf of the participants while requesting Green Care to continue in this offering the local farmers the opportunity to improve..
Safe Drinking Water for Shisong Village For decades the inhabitants of Shisong in the North West Region of Cameroon, made up of five different quarters and a population over 7,000, have been victims of unsafe drinking water. This problem is very evident during the dry season lasting for five months. As a community we have decided to take alternate measures to change this pressing matter. As a community, we have decided to make our own water catchment using a natural spring source. Every week members of Shisong (and other near-by villages) have been working very hard to make this dream of having safe drinking water into a reality. The community volunteers have been working on digging the spring source to harness the water to the collection tank, and then to the control chamber. Trenches have also been dug out for the water pipes so the water can run to the main tank site. Through community volunteering the main tank site has been excavated and prepared for construction. The community have been doing continuous fund raising efforts in order to purchase materials to construct the main tank site including sand, gravel, stones, rods, and cement. After the completion of the water tank the community will continue with more digging of trenches in order to distribute water into all of the quarters of Shisong, and construct public taps in particular areas of the village. This project has brought the inhabitants of Shisong together as one to reach a community goal, with virtually every member of the community having contributed in some way. Many individuals have volunteered for the labour of the project, many have donated money, and also contributing food and drinks to the labourers. Currently this project is moving the right direction, thanks to the community coming together and working together. However the completion of this project is hindered mainly on the lack of funds, even after a lot of fund raising by the community. The inhabitants of Shisong would like to thank you in advance for any contribution you give, and for helping our dream become a reality.
