About Us
WELCOME TO REACH BACK
REACH BACK is a nonprofit organization founded in 2017 to champion sustainable development from the grassroots in both normal and emergency situations.
Our mission is to raise the next generation of leaders by empowering communities with education, life skills, and an enabling environment for sustainable development.
In schools and our established Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) which also serve as Child Friendly Spacse (CFS), we run Reach One Teach One programs (ROTO programs) to meet the needs of children aged 4–17 and youth aged 18–35 in multiple ways, such as
- Ensuring access to quality education, technology and literacy by building schools, providing learning materials and supporting teachers/students.
- Providing WASH and basic healthcare services through installing WASH facilities, distributing hygiene kits and partnership with healthcare providers.
- Reinforcing child protection services by providing legal aid, psychosocial support programs and case management.
- Championing climate action and adopting friendly environmental practices through proper solid waste management, tree planting and school gardening.
- Promoting nation-building by motivating young people to:
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- Gain essential hands-on skills and soft skills through volunteerism, mentorship and vocational training.
- Freely exercise their civic responsibilities and promote peace through democracy, accountability and leadership.
- Showcase and preserve their culture through arts and crafts, festivals and cultural exchange.
- Exhibit and harness their talents through extracurricular activities, creative performances and competitions.
In crisis affected areas such as in the NWSW regions of Cameroon, our setup Temporary Learning Spaces and Child Friendly Spaces serve as emergency response hubs for displaced families, safe zones for trauma recovery and safe havens for learning and play.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
We implement foundational courses in reading, writing, articulation, calculation and analytical thinking for children who may have missed or lagged in schooling.
PROTECTION AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA):
We conduct regular workshops and training on PSEA to raise awareness, create safe spaces, and report incidents effectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES AND WASH
We thrive to maintain clean water sources and sanitation facilities while educating children on hygiene practices to prevent diseases.
EXTRACURRICULAR AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
We offer sports programs and games to improve physical health, teamwork, and morale such as inter-class and interschools competitions.
CHILD PROTECTION (Prevention of and Response to Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Violence against Children)
To reinforce Child protection in schools, we collaborate very closely with the school administration and school counselors to create a safe, supportive, and responsive environments
ROTO GREEN SCHOOLS
We champion the ROTO GREEN SCHOOL initiative by integrating sustainability, environmental stewardship, and eco-friendly practices into school programs, especially in the communities it serves.
