ScholarShop’s model
ScholarShop is an innovative development model that furnishes students in Sub-Saharan Africa with school supplies, leadership skills, and a commitment to public service. With years of grassroots development experience and the support of local community leaders, we are able to implement programs that build on internal community assets to unlock the full potential of students and schools.
ScholarShop was founded by three former Peace Corps Volunteers working in Youth Development, Economic Development, and Agribusiness. Inspired by the enormous potential of people and communities in Cameroon, we began developing a new model that empowers young people to become active citizens capable of shaping their own shared future.
In January 2016, we launched our pilot program at three schools in Cameroon. The early results have been tremendously positive! We will be updating the website with news and bios from the ground. Be sure to check in regularly to see how ScholarShop is transforming the lives of youth in Cameroon.
ScholarShop’s staff
Buba Sulle Dicko, Founder / Executive Director
Buba is an education and development practitioner with over 15 years of experience in teaching, youth development, and organizational leadership. He currently lives in the Unites states, where he works in research and programming monitoring and evaluation. Contributing to evidence-based programming and impact evaluation.
With support from ScholarShop, Buba earned a master’s degree in international development from Clark University focusing in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), completing an accelerated program in three semesters.
Ernestine Kom, Programs Coordinator
Ernestine has been a dedicated contributor to ScholarShop’s work since the inaugural year. Being a physical education teacher she assisted with volunteer and other programs during ScholarShop’s initial stages eventually becoming the programs officer where she supports the coordination and implementation of national program activities.
Jacob Moore, Founder / Consultant
Jacob brings a longstanding commitment to Cameroon’s diverse cultures and communities. This love helped him stay in Cameroon after his 3 years of Peace Corps service ultimately leading to co-founding ScholarShop. His dedication to assist the youth and better the world can be seen through the innovative programs and continued education ScholarShop helps provide. Jacob holds a degree from Wabash College in Spanish and Economics