REACH BACK
Reach One Teach One — Every Child Counts!
We Discover, Develop and Deploy.
Est. 2017 | Cameroon.

REACH BACK is a Cameroon-based nonprofit organization founded in 2017, committed to transforming schools, Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) and communities into safe, inclusive and empowering environments where children and young people can learn, grow and lead.

Through our Reach One Teach One model, we advance access to quality education, WASH, child protection, climate and environmental action, youth empowerment, civic engagement, technology and skills development in crisis and non-crisis settings.

  1. Quality Education & Digital Inclusion — foundational learning, educational technology, digital literacy, teacher/student support and learning materials.
  2. Project EQUAL (Education Quality & Universal Access to Learning)
  3. WASH & School Health — safe water access, sanitation, hygiene promotion and school-based health awareness.
  4. Project WATWA (Water Trucking and WASH Access)
  5. Child Protection — safeguarding, psychosocial support, referral, prevention and child-protection awareness.
  6. Project EDAS (End Drug Abuse in Schools)
  7. Climate Action & Environmental Stewardship — school greening, tree planting, waste sorting, composting, school gardens and environmental education.
  8. Project ROGS (ROTO Green Schools) & Project OSFARM (Organic School Farms)
  9. Youth Empowerment & Skills Development — vocational skills, entrepreneurship, mentorship and pathways to economic opportunity.
  10. Project SKIBEC (Skills Beyond the Classroom)
  11. Civic Engagement & Good Governance — democratic participation, student leadership, civic education and responsible citizenship.
  12. Project GRACIH (Grassroots Civic Hub)
  13. Sports, Culture & Extracurricular Development — inclusive sports, arts, culture, creativity and student development.
  14. Project SCHOOL CUP (Schools Competitive and Unified Sports Program) & PROJECT CREATS (Creative Arts and Talents in Schools)
  1. EQUAL - Education Quality & Universal Access to Learning.
    • Advancing inclusive quality education for every child by addressing barriers to access, participation, learning and retention. EQUAL supports safer and more inclusive learning environments, educational materials and learning resources, teacher and learner support, digital inclusion, foundational learning and targeted assistance for vulnerable and crisis-affected children in schools and Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS).
  2. WATWA — Water for All
    • Improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in schools through water trucking, water storage, filtration, hygiene promotion and related WASH interventions that contribute to healthier and more resilient learning environments.
  3. ROGS — ROTO Green Schools
    • Transforming schools into greener and environmentally responsible learning environments through tree planting, environmental education, waste sorting, composting and student-led environmental stewardship.
  4. OSFARM — One School, One Organic Farm
    • Using school gardens and practical agriculture to promote environmental learning, sustainable food production, composting, soil stewardship and hands-on agricultural skills among learners.
  5. EDAS — End Drug Abuse in Schools
    • Protecting children and young people from substance abuse through school-based prevention, sensitization, life-skills development, awareness campaigns and supportive interventions that promote healthy choices and safer learning environments.
  6. GRACIH — Grassroots Civic Hub
    • Building democratic participation, responsible citizenship and youth leadership through practical civic education, student leadership development and simulated democratic processes that enable learners to understand and experience accountable governance.

Locally Led. Community Driven. Creating Measurable Change

Since 2017, REACH BACK has worked alongside schools, communities, traditional authorities, young people and local institutions to turn community needs into practical action. Our approach goes beyond one-off interventions: we build relationships with schools and communities, strengthen local capacity and create platforms through which children and young people can learn, grow and lead.

Our growing impact spans Education, WASH, Child Protection, Environmental Stewardship, Civic Engagement, Youth Empowerment and Skills Development across Cameroon’s North-West and South-West Regions.

  • 5 Partner Schools • Integrated School-Based Programming

    REACH BACK currently implements Project WATWA, Project ROGS, Project EDAS and Project OSFARM across five partner schools in Buea, Cameroon:

    • Government High School (GHS) Buea
    • Government School (GS) Likoko Membea — a three-in-one complex comprising two primary schools and one nursery school
    • Bishop Jules Peter Memorial High School (BIJUCOL)
    • Kingston Memorial Bilingual Primary School (KMBS)
    • Kingston Comprehensive Secondary School (KCSS)

Through this integrated model, we are progressively transforming schools into safer, healthier, greener and more resilient learning environments.

In Schools and Temporary Learning Spaces, We Run Reach One Teach One programs (ROTO programs).

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Sustainable work is locally‑led

REACH BACK embodies the following values that reflect its mission, guide its operations, and inspire trust among its stakeholders:

01

We Make Positive Impact On Everyone We Meet & Everywhere We Go.

02

We Are Solution Providers And Not A Part Of The Problem To Be Solved.

03

We Have Zero Tolerance To Sexual Exploitation And Abuse.

Basic Literacy and Numeracy

We implement foundational courses in reading, writing, articulation, calculation and analytical thinking for children who may have missed or lagged in schooling.

Interactive Learning with Technology

We use interactive radio sessions and preloaded lessons on tablets or laptops to engage students in active learning.

Digital Literacy:

We provide computer classes and basic tech literacy to prepare students for digital integration and future employment

CHILD PROTECTION

Child Protection Training for Staff

We provide comprehensive training on child protection, helping teachers and staff recognize, respond to, and report signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Establish Safe Reporting Channels

We set up anonymous reporting mechanisms within schools, like suggestion boxes or designated staff members, where children feel safe to report issues.

Develop Clear Child Protection Policies

Work with schools to create policies outlining child protection standards, reporting mechanisms, and guidelines for staff and students.

Small Acts, Big Impact

Climate Action

Waste Sorting Stations:

We install bins for sorting recyclables, compost, and non-recyclables, with posters and campaigns educating students on proper disposal.

Zero-Waste Challenges

We run challenges for students to minimize waste, with incentives for schools that successfully reduce their waste output.

Recycling Drives

We organize regular recycling days where students bring items like paper, plastic, and electronics for collection and recycling.

ROTO GREEN SCHOOLS

Develop Green Curricula:

We create or adopt learning modules on climate change, biodiversity, waste management, recycling, water conservation, and energy use.

Eco-Workshops and Clubs:

We establish ROTO Green Clubs to lead activities like tree planting, composting, and recycling within schools.

Hands-On Environmental Projects

We encourage projects like school gardens, recycling stations, or “green” science fairs that promote environmental responsibility and practical learning.

Empower Change

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