Students in the Far North region are now benefiting from renovated classrooms adapted to their needs, thanks to the Building resilience for enhanced access to basic services of Health, Education and Social Inclusion in the Far North project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Christian Blind Mission (CBM), and implemented by the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS).

The rehabilitation work has not only improved the learning environment, but more importantly, made it accessible and inclusive to learners with disabilities. Among the achievements are the construction of access ramps, the application of slate on the boards for better visibility, the installation of road signs, as well as the complete renovation of several school buildings.

These efforts are aimed at ensuring that all children, including those with disabilities, can learn in dignified and equitable conditions. Local communities and education authorities welcomed this initiative which contributes to the promotion of truly inclusive education in the Far North region. The schools concerned are located in the Mayo-Sava, Mayo-Tsanaga and Logone and Chari Divisions.

The University of Maroua has also benefited from the renovation work through the construction of access ramps, in addition to the establishment of an inclusive learning laboratory at the Higher Teachers Training College of this University institution.

The Building resilience for enhanced access to basic services of Health, Education and Social Inclusion in the Far North project is thus pursuing its objective: to build schools that are inclusive of all, where every child has the opportunity to achieve his or her potential without barriers.