Eco-Tourism

  Cameroon

Bamenda

Description: RUDEC now offers eco-tours in Cameroon. Tourists will visit natural waterfalls, crater lakes, museums, go hill hiking and learn traditional dances.

Highlights: Discover Cameroon through Eco-Tourism with RUDEC.

The Rural Development Centre (RUDEC), which started in the South West Province in 2001, is the idea of one man, Chiamba Joshua Anyeah. RUDEC became a reality in the North West Province, in Belo, in 2005 and was registered in February 2006 as a Common Initiative Group (CIG) - not for profit organisation. The idea for RUDEC came about as a means to create employment opportunities for Joshua and other Cameroonian youths. Joshua realised that by focussing on the needs of rural people, a centre such as RUDEC could empower and benefit local communities. Members are involved in grassroots participatory programs and are advocates of rural development in Belo and, in the future, the Boyo Division.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Cameroon Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 2 to 3

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Rural Development Centre (RUDEC)'s Mission Statement: RUDEC came about as a means to create employment opportunities. Since its inception, it has worked with various groups and individuals through programs focused towards income generation, social well being, improved nutritional status, and enhanced livelihood for all in rural areas. RUDEC's overall vision is to work strictly with groups and individuals using local means, thus fighting poverty in rural areas by creating awareness on the sustainable management of natural resources.

Year Founded: 2005