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RUDEC – the Rural Development centre in Belo, North-West region of Cameroon was the idea of one man, Joshua Chiamba. He grew up in this area, but it was while in the South-West in 2001 that he first had the idea of doing something for the underprivileged in his home community. It wasn’t until February 2006 that the organisation became a reality when it was registered as a Common Initiative Group (CIG) within Cameroon. It began doing small scale projects and supporting a few orphans with school fees. Through Joshua’s hard work and dedication, RUDEC has grown from strength to strength, attracting increasing numbers of international volunteers who have contributed greatly to its growth. Joshua is aware that exchange of knowledge and skills from people from different backgrounds and walks of life can only bring benefits. In December 2011, RUDEC was

upgraded and registered as a not for profit organisation (NGO) with the government of Cameroon and it continues to work towards being a driving force behind social projects and community development within Belo. Read www.rudec.org

  VISION

A community where ALL residents have access to basic education and health resources, enabling them to improve their quality of life and achieve their full potential.

  MISSION

To actively seek resources, volunteers and the methods to effectively employ these in community development programs and towards the empowerment of underprivileged residents.

RUDEC AIMS

 To research and implement viable and sustainable projects aimed at promoting self help and encouraging the transfer of skills.

 To welcome international volunteers, expose them to Cameroonian culture, whilst exchanging knowledge and skills and utilizing their time and expertise to help us work towards our mission.

 To offer support to orphaned children living within their extended families to enable them to continue in education and have access to healthcare.

 To be a highly respected, transparent, effective and sustainable organization.