In 2018 and 2019 What About Us (then called RippleZoo) organized two volunteer trips, to Batoufam, close to the conflict zone. The travelling team of 12 worked in the local community and completed projects with hired local labour. These included the construction of a water tower for the local hospital and the installation of running water, toilets, and showers.
The volunteers and the community worked side by side.
Long days, physical work, great camaraderie and friendship
All of the classrooms in the local primary school were upgraded and 3 classrooms completely reconstructed. A computer laboratory was constructed and kitted out. Schoolbooks were purchased for all of the students in the school and university fees paid for a number of students who needed financial support.
The Orangery, in the stunning Killruddery house played backdrop to the recent JUJU fashion show raising much needed funds for Ripplezoo. Curated exclusively by Juliet Ledwidge, who is travelling to
On the plane leaving Cameroon last December I made a promise to myself that I would never go back. The trip was way tougher than any of us imagined and
In November 2018, 13 eager volunteers arrived in Cameroon, not knowing what to expect but hoping to make a difference. Thanks to Ripple Zoo, our generous support here in Ireland
The 10 months prior to our departure was often tough and there were times when I wondered if we were doing the right thing. At those moments of indecision I
From now on 90 students in the “Paroisse St Pierre et Paul” Primary school, have their own set of school books. This was not the case a month ago where
With the important cricket bat and rugby balls and pump packed, I was looking forward to teaching the local Cameroon lads (as well as some of my Irish colleagues !)
Every morning it’s an early start. We quickly realize that its long days if we want to meet our ambitious targets. The hotel is a 2 star with all the
After 4 hours sleep on our first night we awake to a call to prayers from the local mosque. The calling works well with the breaking of dawn giving the
Thursday 22nd November 2018, Dublin Airport. So here we are, 12 in the travelling party and a multiple of emotions sprinkled across the team, with excitement and fear mostly top
