Changing The World One Backpack at a Time

Abong Fankam discusses her work with the No Backpack Day Foundation. Abong shares the inspiring story of her daughter, Mongai, who at the age of eight, initiated the movement to help children in Cameroon by collecting backpacks and school supplies. This movement has since expanded globally, impacting thousands of children. They also discuss Abong's own nonprofit, A Place of Hope, which focuses on aiding orphans affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa. Additionally, a fundraiser event featuring Dr. Auma Obama is announced for April 26, 2025, aimed at raising 10,000 backpacks for African children.   Get In Touch: For those interested in donating to the No Backpack Day Foundation, check out their website (https://www.nobackpackday.org/). For any further questions, reach out to Abong Fankam at [email protected] or Mongai Fankam at [email protected] Abong can also be reached through social media on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram. For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.