Our Projects
Rucadev is committed to improving lives through sustainable projects
Portable Water Project
The portable water project is our top priority at the moment given that the majority ailments and deaths of young children in the region is due to the lack of clean and safe drinking water. We build portable water facilities to bring water to local communities.
M’muock Fosimondi in general and Njengmba in particular is at the highest peak above sea level in all of the south west region of Cameroon. The geographical location and hilly nature of the M’muock also makes its access to clean water sources difficult. This has resulted in numerous water borne diseases (cholera, diarrhea etc.), as well as an increased burden on children who have to go long distances and fetch water for school and family needs without regards to its purity.
RUCADEV and partners have completed feasibility studies, identified a site that will be used to create subterranean water well with reservoir capabilities to produce about 75000 liters of clean and safe drinking water per day for this community. We are grateful to Forlemu Family Meeting (NJENGDECA-USA), friend and well-wishers in the USA, and the Cameroon Government for making available the funds used to complete the building of a reservoir in Mmuock.
We are in the last phase of the project which involves building the distribution system to water from the reservoir available to the community (schools, local clinics and homes).
Women Empowerment and Development Fund
It is estimated that about 56% of the population of M’muock Fosimondi is female with 44% are males. Majority of children drop out after primary school and an even higher number out after secondary schools as the cost of education increases. These dropout rates are compounded by poverty and need to help in the family agriculture business for survival. Most women in these areas are sole breadwinners of their homes and work on small patches of land to generate food produce for their homes and as source of income. RUCADEV is creating culture that brings together best minds in the region, to push for best agricultural practices and technological advances that will increase output. We will support farmers through microcredit financing and create game changing cooperatives that will allow farmers to network. This would coalesce farmers’ resources and promote the use of agro-experts to include technological advances in the farming process.
Church Building Fund
The visiting missionaries from the Basel mission in 1954 exposed the people of Mmuock Fosimondi to worship in 1954. Since then development and growth of has staggered due to lack of worshiping center and church services held in private homes. These recently changed in 2005 when Chief Forlemu donated a parcel of land for the construction of a new church building and community center. This magnamous gesture has led to local fundraising efforts by residents and families culminating in building of foundation for a church building. The construction efforts so far have been slow due to the inability of inhabitants to raise money for the church given their own precarious financial standing. RUCADEV has joined the battle to help raise the appropriate fund as this building and its potential to serve as a community center for man kids is directly in line with our main mission (unlocking potential).
Education, Scholarship, and Children Library Fund
We believe that a nurturing classroom atmosphere, with appropriate resources is essential to unlocking a child’s full potential.
The RUCADEV/ARIZONA-CORP Education Fund was established to support students of exceptional promise in the medical field. This partnership between RUCADEV and medical professionals is intended for high school, or college students with strong math and science credentials and plans to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medicine, public health, nursing, healthcare administration and other related areas. RUCADEV and partners will provide multiple resources and options for eligible applicants to finance their education, including a $500 cash donation. To be eligible to receive support, the applicant must demonstrate financial need, good academic background, and a desire to give back to the community. For more information or to apply, please visit https://rucadev.org/scholarship-application/
We are also in the planning phase of securing necessary resources (books, pencils, pens, erasers) and building of classrooms and libraries for the M’muock Fosimondi rural school community. Our goal is to create an environment that will empower students at a young age to read, and develop their minds. We need your support to help carter for needs of young children who are unable to continue their education as a result of their families not been able to pay their way in school. We also strive for a good learning environment that will unlock the potential of these students. Your donations in cash or kind (books and other school resources) will go directly to benefit the school children of M’muock Fosimondi.
Agricultural Support Fund
We provide seed funding to local farmers in need, so that they can support their agricultural activities that feed them and their communities. This is an effort to end hunger and suffering.
Capacity Building and Empowerment
We partner with experts to train youths and local farmers on best farming practices to help them achieve the best results. We also educate them on how to start and develop local business activities that will boost their economic capacity.