The more prepared you are, the less regrets you will have once you arrive. Check out the following lists for your packing preparation:
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Useful community items
Travelling from your home country to Cameroon is a great opportunity to bring some essential items that could mean so much to the community you will be working in. After you arrive the chances of receiving supplies diminish due to import duties and corruption in the postal service. Bringing items with you when you come can ensure that your donation will definitely get to the people who really need it.
Needs constantly change so please ask at the time what would be most useful.
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Materials you could bring for the school and children:
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reading and study books in English
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games or puzzles
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pens and colours, coloured paper, water paint, wool
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toothbrushes and toothpaste
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any kind of educative or study material/free educational software
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children’s DVDs
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torches
Material you could bring for the (eye) clinic :
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eye glasses (the current need is for plus glasses only - as at August 2011)
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medicines (if you have any access please contact us first)
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medical device (eg direct ophtalmoscope, tronometer schiotz and retino scope)
Material you could bring for the office :
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cell phones (that take a SIM card)
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calculators, pens and pencils, staples, paperclips, markers
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good condition I.T. equipment, e.g. laptops, mouse, key boards, USB device, MP3
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black ink for refilling cartridges for HP Deskjet
If you are considering posting or sending supplies please check with BERUDA first as there may be ways to ensure your goods reach their destination intact and without fees.
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| Things to bring to Belo for yourself :
Essential items:
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Warm clothes for evenings and the rainy season
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Cool clothes for day and the dry season
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Clothes for work (business-casual) and other activities (e.g., hiking)
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Good walking shoes
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Any medicine that you might need
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Sunscreen and bug repellant
Optional Items:
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Mosquito net (not needed specifically for mosquitoes but for bugs in general; essential if you are traveling in other parts of Cameroon)
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Malaria medication
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Toiletries that may be difficult to find here (although you can find most of the essentials)
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Sleeping bag for hiking or staying where bedding is not adequate
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Photographs (fun for conversation when visiting people or when people visit you)
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Entertainment for evenings such as books, music, games, etc.
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If you have a laptop you could bring it, useful for work, games, listening to music or watching some movies
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Your camera
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