The first phase of construction - the building of the school's foundation - was completed in late 2007, using private funds from the founder and individual donors. The construction is overseen by a local foreman (also serves as a Catholic priest), who carefully monitors expenses and ensures the proper care of and accountability for Aumazo funds. Local laborers were hired from the Bankondji community, and local raw materials are being used in the making of bricks and other building supplies. The school's design is "green," including its own water filtration system, sewage management, and solar-powered electricity.
The first school building is currently under construction in Bankondji, a small village of about two thousand inhabitants located in West-Francophone Cameroon. With the purchase of the hydraulic block machine, we are anticipating its grand opening with exciting new facilities that will provide an environment conducive to learning for our students. Girls will learn and strive in an environment that recognizes their needs and untapped potential, an environment where families and community involvement is central to the process.
Project Aumazo is a lifetime opportunity for rural girls to depart from neglect, isolation and marginalization.
