Our Vision
"A future where no child is left out. Abundant Life Special Education Center envisions a world where every child and woman affected by war, poverty, and displacement has access to mental health support, education, and sustainable pathways to a brighter tomorrow."
Our Mission
"Reclaiming education and hope for every child, ensuring inclusive learning and pathways to dignity. We work to ensure that no child is forgotten, building resilient futures through compassion, transparency, and community partnership."
Founded to Guarantee Inclusive Education for Every Child
The Abundant Life Ministry for Blind & Deaf Children (ALMBDC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-discriminatory community-based philanthropic organization initiated in September 1996 in Belo, Boyo Division of Cameroon by Susan and Ilaja Jam, Baptist missionaries.
A detailed community study revealed that blind, deaf, physically disabled, and learning-challenged children were completely excluded from standard literacy and school programs across Boyo Division and the broader region.
ALMBDC was established to provide inclusive education for every child, equipping classrooms with Braille, sign language instructors, adaptive materials, and holistic care.
Protecting Education in Conflict
In 2016, civil conflict erupted in Cameroon's English-speaking regions, drastically altering daily life. Thousands of families were displaced, schools were disrupted, and an entire generation faced the threat of lost education.
In 2022, the community formally agreed to restart primary education at the center. Teachers and students persevered despite economic collapse and hardship.
Today, ALMBDC provides inclusive education to children affected by conflict, poverty, disability, and displacement — giving them not just learning, but stability and hope.
Legal Registration & Accreditation
ALMBDC is officially recognized and registered with the territorial and educational authorities of Cameroon:
030/ar/e.32/96/05053 (Dated 19th Dec 1990)
029/J2/MINEDUC/SG:DEP/SC/AF/ES/SCAFED