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Cameroon

  • Population: 18.9 million (UN, 2008)
  • Major languages: French, English, languages of Bantu, Semi-Bantu and Sudanic groups
  • Life expectancy: 50 years (men), 51 years (women) (UN)
  • GNI per capita: US $1,050 (World Bank, 2007)

courtesy of BBC News at bbcnews.com


SERRV Partner in Cameroon:

Prescraft
Prescraft is a project of the Presbyterian Church that is dedicated to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Cameroon in West Africa. Its goals are to provide employment, stem migration from the rural areas to the cities, preserve traditional craft skills, and to instill self-confidence in artisans.
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Comments from around the World
“The artisans in our organization earn three times more than the minimum wage. This means that they have a better quality of life for themselves and their families.” - Manuel Alvarez - UPA, Mexico.