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Our educators showcased Cameroon’s expertise at Africa ELTA 2026 in Nairobi — leading sessions, exchanges, and cross-border collaboration. Read the full story: wix.to/i8Ohs3o #AfricaELTA2026 #EdChat #TeacherDevelopment #Cameroon

Leading Educators taking Cameroon to the world and bringing the world to Cameroon - The Africa ELTA...

At Open Dreams, we are privileged to learn from a team of exceptional educators whose leadership extends far beyond our classrooms and mentorship spaces - they are global educators serving students...

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I set out to build software — but ended up building people. A short, powerful reflection on mentorship and purpose. Read more: wix.to/zNnc8rZ #leadership #mentorship #careers

I Set Out to Build Software. I Ended Up Building People | Guilian Asongtia

I thought I was going to spend my life building software.I ended up building people instead.Here's how that happened.If you had asked me in secondary school what I wanted to become, my answer would...

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“Dream big” in action — read how Ndzi Godwill Mbunwe moved from uncertain student to University of Pretoria scholar. Short, inspiring, and full of hope. Read: wix.to/qqmL7wq #opendreamscameroom #jumbamfamilyfoundation #mastercardfoundation #universityofpretoria

From Uncertainty to the University of Pretoria | Ndzi Godwill Mbunwe, JFF Scholar

It is always heartwarming each time I reflect on my first encounter with Open Dreams. It was during my high school years that my vision for the future was unclear and my dreams and aspirations were...

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Behind celebrating a Decade of Triumph are countless stories of triumph. Read this inspiring story of Teh Triumph and celebrate how grit and determination can transform lives: wix.to/mHCQmka #dreamandsucceed #grit #selfdetermination #opendreams

From Sleeping on Cement Floors to Walking Across the Dartmouth Stage - the story of Teh Triumph!

By Hans Kullberg | Open Dreams co-founderEven though Father's Day was last Sunday, I still felt overjoyed with pride watching Open Dream’s very own Triumph Kia Teh walk across the stage at Dartmouth...

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“Why not Douala?” — That question led to Open Dreams Douala. Read Guilian Asongtia’s two-minute reflection on turning an idea into local opportunity: wix.to/lmYXVGf #guilianasongtia #OpenDreams #Douala #Education

Three years ago, an idea refused to leave me alone - Echoes from Open Dreams Douala | Guilian...

I had seen the impact the Open Dreams Summer Academy was having on students in Bamenda and Yaoundé.At the time, Open Dreams Douala existed mainly as a virtual community. We visited schools, introdu...

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We build programs that aim for community impact, not just scholarships. Read “In search of excellence - Open Dreams for life, #OD4Life” and learn about #ODEB2026: wix.to/8pCKKa5 #od4life #education #impact

In search of excellence - Open Dreams for Life, #OD4Life

If your only goal is to secure an international scholarship and quietly fade into the background after traveling, then Open Dreams may not be the right space for you. This reflects a broader philos...

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From displacement to Sciences Po Paris — Harris Tamanjong’s story shows how resilience + opportunity change lives. Read his journey with Open Dreams: wix.to/BfhY2TR #OpenDreams #Resilience #Education #SciencesPo

From Conflict to Global Excellence: The Harris Tamanjong Story at Science Po Paris

In the heat of the Anglophone crisis in the North West Region in Cameroon in 2019, Harris Tamanjong maneuvered his way through, moving from GBHS Bamenda to GBHS Bafoussam Rural, where, as an IDP, he...

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Open Dreams Douala now has a home in Bonaberi — but it’s empty. The Summer Academy opens July 13th, 2026, and we need chairs, tables, a whiteboard, and a projector. Learn how to help: wix.to/pERTJHd #OpenDreams #Douala #SummerAcademy

Big news from the Open Dreams Douala Hub family

For 3 years, the Summer Academy in Douala found a home at St Louis University Bonamoussadi, thanks to the generosity of Dr. Nick Ngwanyam and Dr. Mrs. Florence Ngwanyam, to whom we owe our gratitude....

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Congratulations to Apongnde Mystery Afesi — designated ODSA26 Coordinator for Bamenda Hub! 🎉 Mystery has been instrumental in leading essay, SAT Math, and interview prep sessions. Read more: wix.to/J9ZUCRv #odsa26 #OpenDreams

The Designation of Apongnde Mystery Afesi as the Open Dreams Summer Academy Coordinator, Bamenda Hub

Open Dreams Scholar Apongnde Mystery Afesi'24 will serve as the program coordinator for the Open Dreams Summer Academy #ODSA26 in Bamenda.At Open Dreams, Mystery contributes significantly as the...

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"Returning to Nkambe taught me that education truly changes lives — seen in students’ faces and stories across classrooms". - Martha Mburli Lingong. Read the outreach reflections: wix.to/E1v5Mdd #Education #Outreach #Nkambe #OpenDreams

When You Go Back: A School Outreach Across Nkambe | Martha Mburli Lingong

There is a saying I have held onto for years: education changes lives. Yet it was only when I returned to Nkambe, the town that nurtured me, that I truly understood the full weight of that truth. Not...

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"One week before the program, I received an acceptance letter I never imagined would bear my name." Read Tanitakoh Daniella’s leap of faith to the Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad in Russia. wix.to/bnyfWAF #OpenDreams #Chemistry #StudentStories

A Passport, a Plane Ticket, and a Leap of Faith for the International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad...

One week before the program, I received an acceptance letter I never imagined would bear my name.The whole process, from application to my getting on a plane, was a blur; I am still processing.I...

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A Harvard Medical School research fellow visited Garoua to collaborate with the Neurosurgery Unit at Garoua Regional Hospital on AI-driven solutions for neurological care. Read more: wix.to/OMFrFJm #Neurosurgery #AI #GlobalHealth #Garoua

A Harvard Medical Research Fellow visits Garoua

Recently, Garoua welcomed Dr Zade Akras, a Neurosurgery Researcher from the prestigious Harvard Medical School. The visit was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the research collaboration between...

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New open-access study: Delays in Emergency Obstetric Care in conflict-affected Northwest Cameroon — findings from 472 postnatal women on barriers to reaching care and receiving timely treatment. Read more: wix.to/MI4z83j #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth #OpenAccess

New Open-Access Publication on Delays in Emergency Obstetric Care in Conflict-Affected Cameroon |...

Maternal mortality remains a major public health challenge in many low-resourced and conflict-affected settings. We are pleased to share our recent open-access publication examining delays in...

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Twenty leaders, one vision: Okwelian Fellows united in Cameroon to grow purpose, leadership, and impact. Read their story: wix.to/fp41Fzw #Leadership #Cameroon #YouthImpact

Twenty Leaders, One Vision: A Transformative Okwelian Journey of Purpose, Leadership, and Impact in...

We arrived as twenty distinct sparks, drawn from across the rich, diverse tapestry of Cameroon. Selected from a highly competitive pool of talented young minds, we carried unique stories, distinct...

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“Breast Cancer Treatment and Determinants of Five-Year Survival in Two Referral Hospitals in Yaoundé, Cameroon.” Learn about treatment realities and survival factors — read here: wix.to/qD0JgfE #BreastCancer #OpenAccess #CancerResearch #Cameroon

New Open-Access Publication on Breast Cancer Survival in Cameroon | Fongwi Muluh Penn (MD) et al

We are delighted to share that our thesis research has now been published as an Open Access scientific article entitled: “Breast Cancer Treatment and Determinants of Five-Year Survival in Two...

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’A Year of Growth Behind the Lens at UC Berkeley’ — Pechuqui Laurata reflects on a transformative first year in journalism, including an investigative look at BART fare gates. Read the full post: wix.to/Syv4Dyo #Journalism #StudentReporter #UC Berkeley

A Year of Growth Behind the Lens at UC Berkeley | Pechuqui Laurata

My First year at UC Berkeley Journalism is complete, leaving me to reflect on a year that challenged me, humbled me, and ultimately transformed how I think about storytelling. I came here with skills...

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"In only four years, I traveled more than I had my entire life" - Mohamed Moumie wix.to/arRGVn3 #nouveaupostdeblog

Grateful for the journey through Harvard. Excited for what's next | Mohamed Moumie

Four years ago, I boarded a plane for the first time, traveling from Yaoundé, Cameroon, into the unknown. A few days later, I walked through the doors of what would be my home for the following four...

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"Beyond that, the week was filled with other engaging conversations that reminded us of why this community means so much" - Waguea Carine Fongang'23 : wix.to/a931DQv #OpenDreams #UPenn #Mentorship

Growing the Open Dreams Legacy at UPenn | Waguea Carine Fongang'23

This semester, we had the opportunity to meet Hans Kullberg, the co-founder of Open Dreams, who traveled from California to visit us at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), his alma mater. It was...

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Welcome Amelia Merithew to Open Dreams! Her first day in Yaoundé sparked inspiration and a vital message to mentees: you don’t need perfect English—just express. Read more: wix.to/cXXgQAr #OpenDreams #Education #Mentorship
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"How come Africa carries so many different languages, cultures, kingdoms... yet still remains ONE people?" — New post by Kabi Faith-Noel. Read it now: wix.to/mEyq9L1 #BeingAfrican #Culture #Identity #OpenDreams
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