seek out the Cameroonian neediest children and orphans and provide them with the necessities; education, training, and inspiration
To offer a chance of life, a new start to orphans and underprivileged children by offering them education and trainings and providing them necessary health care.
Buma Foundation mission is to corporate and collaborate with local authorities and members of the community to offer a chance of life and a new start to orphans and other under privileged children. We aim at educating and providing necessary tools of education.
We organize vocational trainings for orphans and the underprivileged. Culturally, many of these girls are likely to be married at a rather young age. These vocational skills like computer, sewing, cutting &tailoring, beauty treatments and basic IT skills allow these girls to pursue financial independence and help in their skill development.
How excited to have our crew back for our Biochar project at the Buma Foundation yesterday we had the opportunity to meet and talk about a way forward. To join the Buma Foundation volunteers project send an email to info@bumafoundation.com. #BUMAGroup #bumagroupcameroon #bumafoundation #biochar #tiko
Unlike conventional forms of organic matter (such as garden compost) biochar takes a long time to decompose (centuries or even millennia) and thus has great potential to store carbon in the soil. There are likely to be additional benefits to improving the structure (aeration) of poorly drained, dense soils that can otherwise emit significant quantities […]
Not all biochars are created equal.
The extent to which biochar can contribute to aeration depends on porosity and particle size. Larger particles (1mm or larger) generally being better for aeration than smaller ‘dusty’ materials. The impact of any biochar on the soil-plant system will also be affected by:
‘Nutrient-enriched’ or ‘biologically-enriched’ biochars have added nutrients (organic or otherwise) or additional microbes. These products excel in preventing temporary deficits in nitrogen, which are occasionally reported for ‘non-enriched’ or ‘straight’ biochars (usually when soil N is already low). Additional mycorrhizal fungi also improve plant access to soil phosphorus. Note: the climate benefits of enriched products […]
Using ‘straight’ biochar (and composts containing biochar ‘Straight’ biochars (non-enriched) are most suited for aeration (commonly called “drainage”) of soils which are at risk of periodic flooding or soils which are too dense or anaerobic (e.g. poorly structured/compacted clays). It can be applied at any time of the year, dug into the soil surface, or mixed with soil ‘backfill’ […]
The application of biochar to soil is known to have various effects; Positive effects reported include improving plant health through neutralising acidity, providing improved water and nutrient retention (especially in sandy soils) and improved drainage and aeration. Each fragment can also provide a habitat for beneficial soil microbes. Negative effects are primarily due to the use of biochars […]
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THE FOUNDATION is looking towards rescuing as many orphans and the needy as possible from poverty into the halls of financial independence and fame.