The Malima Project must surely be one of the most successful efforts of its kind. I have no hesitation is saying that as so much has been accomplished over the shortest period of time. In less than ten years, (eight years to be exact), a very small charity effort has seen huge returns. The driving force has always been one young woman, Judith Burnett, but she, together with Judy Allen, another teacher at Cambridge House Community College, went about the business of keeping the faith that what had been started in Gouria, northern Cameroon would grow into something of value.
So, from very humble beginnings to the present has been the most wonderful of journeys, and could only have happened because it was destiny's choice. First there came the tiny steps, and later the pace picked up and greater strides were made.
An established Spanish NGO recognized the very sincere efforts that were being undertaken and offered to help with some of the administration. In 2003, the Consejo Interhospitalario de Cooperacion (CIC) offered to take the work of The Malima Project under its wing, and to act as receiving cashier and trustees, even though they were really engaged in the work of providing hospitals and clinics to third world countries.
For four years this arrangement worked well, during which time The Malima Project realized superb success. However, mid 2007 it came time for the CIC to turn its full attention to its core business and for The Malima Project to stand alone. By that time The Malima Project had become fully experienced and more than capable of conducting its own affairs, and so, effective June 11th, 2007 it was registered as a charity in its own right under the name of "El Proyecto Malima/The Malima Project".
We thank the CIC for their help and wish them well!
For "El Proyecto Malima/The Malima Project", it's Onward, Upward, and Forward! The best is yet to come!
