Friends of Buea School For The Deaf Inc.
About Us
Our mission is to provide access to quality education for the deaf community in Cameroon.
About FoBSD
Friends of Buea School for the Deaf (FoBSD) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization established to support the operations and development of the Buea School for the Deaf in Cameroon. Founded in 2003 by Aloysius N'jok Bibum and Margaret Lloyd Bibum, the school now serves over 200 deaf and hard-of-hearing students each year.
FoBSD exists to ensure that every child, regardless of their ability to hear, has access to a quality education, a safe learning environment, and the resources needed to thrive. We are committed to uplifting generations of deaf students by supporting classroom learning, vocational training, infrastructure development, and teacher training.
Through strategic partnerships and generous donors, we help open doors to communication, independence, and lifelong opportunity.
OUR VISION
FoBSD strives to provide life-changing access to quality education, inspiring faith, discipline, and wisdom for generations to come. We envision a world where every deaf child in Cameroon has the opportunity to reach their full potential through inclusive education, empowered communication, and compassionate support.
MEET OUR TEAM
Dedicated leaders, educators, and advocates, working together to uplift Cameroon’s deaf community, one student at a time.
FOUNDERS
Aloysius & Margaret Bibum
Founders of the Buea School for the Deaf in Cameroon, Aloysius and Margaret Bibum are accomplished hard-of-hearing professionals dedicated to empowering deaf youth through education.
PRESIDENT
Teresa Kona
Teresa Kona is President of Friends of Buea School for the Deaf and has served on the board since 2012, including as former Social Media and PR Chair.
VICE PRESIDENT
Billy Sanders
VP Billy Sanders has taught American Sign Language, Signed Language Systems, and Cross-Cultural Communication at numerous colleges and universities for over 15 years. Billy is dedicated to advancing cross-cultural communication through education and empowerment.