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Planting The Seed – Cornelius’ Story
As Tobby Vision Computers (TVC) and ACTLAB continue to provide invaluable training and support to vulnerable communities in Cameroon, they also look back to where they first began. The birth of TVC came in 2002, stemming from the hard work and passion of Cornelius...
Moving To The Future By Learning From The Past
At Tobby Vision Computers, we often speak to our participants on the vitalness of growth - the growth of oneself, our community, and country as a whole. No matter the size of the development, growth always comes from within, with both eyes on the future while keeping...
A Grassroots Approach From A Global Volunteer – Jaime’s Story
We pride ourselves on the level of expertise our work attracts in its volunteers from around the world. With their input, we have been able to drive forward our mission of sustainable development from within our own community. ACTLAB was born out of a collaboration...
Virtual Volunteering – Melissa’s Story
Innovation is at the heart of our work so when the opportunity arose to welcome a volunteer on a virtual basis, we were more than excited by the opportunity. After completing almost 15 years of grassroots work, during an evaluation, we decided to source an industry...
Building Entrepreneurial Skills in Cameroon – Eduardo’s Story
As part of ACTLAB’s mission to promote youth entrepreneurship, economic sustainability, and humanitarian services we regularly welcome the support of volunteers from around the globe. Eduardo Díaz of Colombia brought his experiences in engineering to Tobby Vision...
ACTLAB Welcomed By Economic and Social Council of The UN
In August 2020 ACTLAB was honoured to receive Special Consultative status from the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. We are enthused by the opportunity to work alongside ECOSOC, with our shared vision and values, and to continue to deliver...
Cameroonian NGO Bringing Communities Into The Digital Age
As the new reality of remote work is brought in by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cameroonian non-profit organisation Action Lab For Development (ACTLAB) is delivering bespoke and targeted training in computer literacy and administration. ACTLAB was conceived by...
Tobby Vision Computers (TVC): Empowering Small Business Owners in Cameroon
TOPIC: Tobby Vision Computers (TVC) is a vocational institute that inspires and equips young people with the knowledge and tools to be successful in entrepreneurship, agriculture, computers, and information and communication technology (ICT). TVC provides ongoing...
Internship: Computer Software Application Development for Agropastoral Development
Internship Link TOPIC: At present, there is a knowledge gap between youth involved in agriculture, researchers, and agriculture extension workers, due to a decline in agro-based enterprises. This decline has led to youth unemployment, as well as an increase in crime...