The next few months seem promising as Kumba prepares to host a cultural Jamboree - Meme cultural festival in 2022. This exciting news was made public during a press conference which took place at the Kumba I council hall. The press conference which was attended by representatives of cultural groups, the media, and members of the public, was meant to create awareness of and officially announce the coming of this great cultural rendez-vous. In his opening words, Pastor Ojong David, Director of Meme cultural Festival, stated that the festival is a unique opportunity for Sons and Daughters of different backgrounds to unite and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the Meme Division. To a member of the audience who wanted to know the impact of this festival on the lives of the participants, he stated that the Primary focus of the festival is to empower cultural groups and enable them carry out developmental projects for the benefit of individuals in the community. In addi
Survivors’ Network Africa, a Kumba-based Non-Governmental Organization has championed the commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons' Designated by the United Nations organization, the 30th of July is a day to raise awareness of the problem of human trafficking and a call for action to end this form of modern-day slavery. In commemoration of this day, this Kumba-based non-profit organization, conducted a series of Radio and TV talks to sensitize the population. With support from Volunteers, they embarked on a massive sensitization on the streets, posting flyers in motor parks and educational facilities to share information, raise awareness about the growing problems of human trafficking, and to effect change that will ultimately end this crime. According to Ebot Whitney, programs coordinator, human trafficking is a crime that occurs all over, in our community, and even in our homes, involving labor exploitation, organ harvesting, and child labor. Commemorate