East Cameroon Data Snapshot: Access, Attendance, and Results
This brief summarizes access challenges and early results from FADOA‑supported villages in Cameroon’s East Region. It is written for institutional donors and policy partners and follows an evidence‑first, methods‑light format consistent with UNECA/UNAIDS style.
Context & Access Constraints
Rural dispersion, long distances to schools, poor road conditions during rains, and low household cashflow constrain attendance and completion. Girls face added risks linked to caregiving burdens and menstrual poverty. These patterns mirror regional analyses of out‑of‑school children and education access in emergencies [1][2].
Intervention Package
Support bundles include uniforms, shoes, learning kits, and exam/PTA fees; adolescent girls receive hygiene kits. Delivery is through women‑led CBOs and school focal points with named handovers and simple receipts. Follow‑ups confirm use and attendance.
Early Results (Illustrative, 2025 H1)
• Households reached: 180
• Pupils supported: 320 (48% girls)
• Average attendance change (supported pupils): +22 percentage points
• Exam participation among supported pupils: 94%
• Caregivers completing budgeting & safeguarding micro‑sessions: 62%
Methods: school registers cross‑checked by focal teachers; partner summaries; quarterly spot‑checks by FADOA staff.
Risks & Mitigations
• Road inaccessibility during rains → clustered distribution days; transport stipends in exceptional cases
• Stigma for OVC → uniforms and fees reduce visible differences; focal teachers monitor inclusion
• Data privacy → minimal, purpose‑limited collection; anonymized reporting per data responsibility guidance [3]
Next Steps
Expand to adjacent school catchments; strengthen mentorship for adolescent girls; and add a small emergency bursary to prevent mid‑term withdrawals. Quarterly dashboards will publish retention and spending aggregates without sensitive case detail.
Endnotes
[1] UNESCO GEM Report — Out‑of‑school children in Sub‑Saharan Africa. (UNESCO GEM 2023)
[2] OCHA Cameroon — Humanitarian access and education in emergencies context. (OCHA Cameroon)
[3] OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data — Data Responsibility Guidelines. (OCHA Data Responsibility)