Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College Fontem opened its doors in September, 1966. Cameroonians in general and Lebialem children in particular have benefited immensely from this institution. I was fortunate to be one of those admitted into this renowned institution in late 1972.

Because HIV/AIDS plagued the people of Lebialem for a very long time, there are many HIV/AIDS orphans who are academically strong but at times lack the funding to enable them continue their education beyond the primary school (Elementary school). The Emewung Education Fund therefore helps in subsidizing tuition for some of the orphan students whose parents died from HIV/AIDS through their secondary education (Middle school).

The beneficiaries of the fund are selected by the college administration. A yearly log of all beneficiaries is being kept by the college and reflected in the Principal’s end of academic year report. Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College Fontem is another symbol of the great LOVE of Mama Chiara. Seat of Wisdom has, since its creation almost five decades ago, served many Cameroonians, including myself and a host of family members. My family has been represented in all generations starting with the 1966 pioneer class, down to the younger generations with my children being among the younger generation to attend this great college. Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College Fontem remains one of the top religiously private co-educational boarding institutions in Cameroon.