Basketball for Development Center Mutengene inaugurated

On Saturday the 26th of November the Basketball for Development Center in Mutengene was successfully inaugurated. Mrs. Katrin Simon, the attaché culturel of the German Embassy in Yaoundé arrived in Mutengene to cut the ribbon and to experience an exciting youth tournament and lots of other interesting activities.

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Dunking AIDS out seminar

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Basketball for Development Center Mutengene Inauguration

26th of November 2011

The Basketball for Development Center in Mutengene South West Region will be inaugurated November 26th 2011. In collaboration with the Cameroonian Basketball Federation and national partners working in resource management and conservation, malaria and HIV/AIDS prevention and education an inauguration tournament will be carried out. The event will take place on the 26.11.2011 from 9 a.m. until late afternoon.

Ruben Boumtje Boumtje supports Basketball for Development e.V.

Ruben Boumtje Boumtje (born May 20, 1978 in Edea, Cameroon) is a Cameroonian professional basketball player. He is a 7'0", 245 lbs center. He is a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., U.S., and played in the NBA.
Since 2010 he has played in the German First Division for the Artland Dragons and is a Cameroonian National Team Player.

“I happily support the activities of Basketball for Development e.V. ”, said the Center player of the Artland Dragons.
“Youth basketball is the future of basketball, but it is much more than that. I support Basketball for Development e.V. because I know that sports make young people better human beings who have more to share with others and who have more to give to others.
Basketball does not only promote healthy development of children, but it also conveys values such as friendship, solidarity and fair play. Basketball builds up team spirit, mutual respect and responsibility. Young basketball players learn to contribute to a better and fairer world.
I want every child to experience this feeling of satisfaction, support and unity across the globe. It is a true marvel that is only possible through our participation and passionate support.

Therefore I support Basketball for Development e.V. and I wish the organisation a lot of success.”     

Basketball for Development Centre Mutengene almost finalised!

After three month construction period and some difficulties the Mutengene Basketball for development center is almost finalised. Since serious rains have already started in June the construction was not as easy as initialy planned. After completion of the court and the building we'll now stop and continue after the heavy rains in October and plan the inauguration tournament for November.

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Basketball for Development Fairplay-Award at the FENASSCO League B Tournament for Girls and Boys  

On the 18^th and 22^nd  of February the FENASSCO League B Tournament for girls and boys took place at the Molyko Sports Complex.The semi finals and finals were played at the 22^nd of February. 

A fair play award was donated by Basketball for Development e.V. As usual the teams awarded points to each other electing the winners.

Teams came from the following schools with girls and boys teams each:

1. GS Buea Town Group I
2. GS Buea Town Group II
3. CS Station
4. GS Ndongo
5. GS Bolifamba

After evaluating the points we had the special situation to have four winners. Two girls teams and two boys teams had equal points.

 The winners are:

GS Buea Town Group II            Girls

 GS Ndongo                             Girls

GS Buea Town Group I             Boys

GS Ndongo                              Boys 

The players-all together 52 kids- are going to receive a one year membership in the BUEA MUTUAL HEALTH ORGANISATION with a value of 3.500 FCFA per person plus registration fee for the team, which will cover 75% of their hospital, consultation and drug bills in case of sickness. 

Furthermore the teams received an official award and a brand new basketball. picture gallery

Basketball for Development Fair Play Award for Youth Day Regional Basketball Tournament Buea

On the 15^th of February 2011 the Fair Play Award took place in a handing over ceremony at Tiko 3813 restaurant. Present were the Zion Creekers Tiko, representatives of the South West Regional League of Basketball and Basketball for Development.

The winner from the team ZION CREEKERS TIKO received a one year membership in the TIKO MUTUAL HEALTH ORGANISATION with a value of 3.500 FCFA per person plus registration fee for the team, which will cover 75% of their hospital, consultation and drug bills in case of sickness.

Mutengene Basketball for Development construction site visit 

On the 15th of January the Basketball for Development team inspected the proposed construction site in Mutengene. Rev. Pastor Godlove Toguh explained the participants the plans for the school extension. The location for the new basketball court as well as all necessary steps for the application were discussed and concluded.

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Basketball for Development Support Veteran Team participates on second Day of Play of the South West Regional League of Basketball.

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Basketball for Development sponsored waste gathering campaign at Government Bilingual Grammar School in Molyko the 12th of January
2011

During the campaign waste bags were handed out to every team and the entire sports complex was cleaned up. More than 170 kids and young people registered for Basketball for Development activities. Quite a number of players, but also voluntary coaches, trainers and supporters registered.

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