The condition, location and nature of school infrastructure have an impact on access and quality of education; the closer a school is to children's homes, the more likely they are to attend, both because of distance and safety issues. Likewise, where the quality of infrastructure (particularly water and sanitation facilities) is improved, enrolment and completion rates tend to rise while teacher absenteeism drops. The availability and condition of school facilities also influence learning outcomes.

ICT is important because it contributes to equity in education, improves the delivery of quality learning and teaching, teachers' professional development and more efficient education management, governance and administration.

BBEEA's ICT Initiative: Best Brains Educational Empowerment Association (BBEEA) plans to meet the existing gaps in the implementation of ICT and low levels of reading capacities through the establishment of ICT/Creative Centres in its adopted schools. The ICT centres provide digital resources to meet the learning needs of different age groups. The ICT centres will do the following:

• Enrich the learning experience of children by providing a wide range of learning activities through practical and creative use of computers.
• Develop the capacity of teachers in basic ICT skills for the successful implementation of the curriculum
• Build the capacity of pupils to compete with their peers globally by exposing them to the basic use of computers and a wide variety of interactive software.
• Stimulate interest in reading by providing the pupils with age appropriate books for leisure and academic purposes.

In 2019, the total enrollment in pre-primary education was over 542,000 children, but this figure was declining from previous years. While the overall education sector faces disparities, ECE remains particularly inaccessible for many, especially in rural and impoverished communities, leading to significant disparities in development and future academic performance for children from disadvantage background.

Research has shown that the first thousand days of a child's life is critical for future well-being. The effects of neglect in these formative years can be cumulative and lasting.

BBEEA's ECE Program: To support its commitment to primary education, Best Brains Educational Empowerment Association (BBEEA) upgrades and where necessary, establishes ECE Centres in its adopted schools, to meet the needs of pupils aged 5 years and below to develop the cognitive abilities they need to learn based on the approved curriculum. This curriculum stipulates Physical development, Affective/Psychosocial Development, Cognitive Development, Food and Nutrition, Health, Water and Environmental Sanitation, Safety Measures and Child Protection. Teachers for these classes have their capacity built in ECE curriculum/application and use of participatory and collaborative teaching.

The programme has been designed to achieve the following objectives:

• To stimulate interest in schooling at a tender age by providing an environment that is child-friendly and age appropriate.
• To ensure the fullest development of personality, talents, and mental and physical abilities
• To strengthen knowledge on current trends and approaches in ECE capacity building for teachers
• To encourage pupil enrolment and retention in schools
• To provide a conducive environment for children in BBEEA adopted schools through the provision of a wide range of learning aids that will encourage practical, creative, and engaging hands-on activities.

Best Brains Educational Empowerment Association (BBEEA) partners with various organizations (internationally and locally) including Government agencies that possess the technical expertise to establish and strengthen the programme in areas as required, such as capacity building for Teachers and Care givers, provision of Teaching aids, soft furniture, toys, books resources that would make learning easy and fun both for the Teachers and pupils

These include transportation, books, uniforms and examination fees. Due to the additional costs, many students find attending school increasingly difficult and either do not enroll in secondary school, university or drop out.

BBEEA Scholars Programme: BBEEA Scholars Programme annually awards scholarships to three best performing final year students from each adopted school to ease their transition to secondary school and university. The award covers tuition where applicable and other expenses which include transportation, study materials and uniforms. The programme supports children who have excelled in their academics to transit to Secondary School and university whilst building a culture of excellence among children in BBEEA adopted schools.

Scholars are identified by the Foundation in partnership with the GCE board, school heads, representatives, and Local Government Education Authorities. They are selected based on an aggregate of their primary five (5) and primary six (6) results (continuous assessment & exam) and the State- level Secondary school placement examinations. Awardees must maintain an annual average performance of 80% in all subjects to remain in the scheme.

Girls in Cameroon face numerous challenges that hinder their development and well-being, including gender discrimination, early marriages, vulnerability to HIV, and gender-based violence. They also suffer from nutritional problems and cultural taboos related to menstrual hygiene, which limit their access to education and healthcare. These obstacles highlight opportunities for targeted initiatives aimed at improving their situation and promoting their empowerment.

BBEEA's Commitment: Best Brains Educational Empowerment Association (BBEEA) aims to create, for girls and with girls, an environment where every girl has the opportunity to thrive, is free from discrimination and violence, and is empowered to reach her full potential. Through actions such as consultations, mentoring programs, webinars, and innovation hackathons, this will strengthen girls' capacity to lead advocacy efforts and actively defend the realisation of their rights. The launch Best Brains Educational Empowerment Association (BBEEA) represents a unique opportunity to transform the lives of adolescent girls and strengthen their role in society. By investing in their education, health, and well-being, the movement aims to create a future where every girl has the chance to thrive and actively contribute to her community.

This initiative is a platform for young girls to share their visions and aspirations, and for partners to reiterate their commitment to promoting girls' rights.

Advocacy is an essential strategy in getting out-of-school children back to school and keeping vulnerable girls in school. Best Brains Educational Empowerment Association (BBEEA) facilitates engagements with relevant stakeholders at various tiers of government to promote policies and solicit counterpart contributions for improved programme outcome. The Foundation works in partnership with the community and government agencies charged with delivery of basic education including as the State Universal Basic Education Boards, the State Ministries of Education, the Local Government Education Authorities and the school management to ensure effective programme implementation, monitoring, and replication (where required) across other non-adopted schools in the state. Involving the community in projects the Foundation undertakes helps establish a sense of ownership and community participation, which in turn enhances sustainability of the project