Tag Archive: Peace Corps

Americans with Disability Act went into effect exactly 25 years ago, on July 26, 1990. In honor of ADA’s 25th birthday, I would like to share the differences in disability rights between my home country, United States, and Cameroon. It’s important to note that while the United States was the first country in the world […]

I have been reading a new book called, “In Defense of a Liberal Education” by Fareed Zakria.  As evident from the title, the book discusses eloquently the importance of people acquiring liberal arts education.  The author spoke frequently about how humanities can truly prepare us for all kinds of jobs including jobs in computer programing, […]

Because today is 4th of July, United States’ Independence Day, I decided to observe it in Cameroon by celebrating Peace Corps’ second goal which is to teach the host country nationals about the American culture.  I invited my Cameroonian work partners and also a Peace Corps staff member who lives in Bamenda to my home […]

The other day, I wrote an article about the issues persons with disability face relating to HIV/AIDS in Cameroon.  Today, I am writing about potential solutions for solving HIV/AIDS issues in the disability community.  I learned about these suggested ideas for working with HIV/AIDS issues in the disability community at the HIV/AIDS training in Ngaoundere, […]

When most persons with disability in Cameroon are the poorest of the poor, most are unable to not only treat their condition but also acquire devices that would help them lead an easier life and also leave their homes.  Even when if they are able to acquire a device, they are often not given the […]