Archive
IMPACT STORIES BY
BORIS BATATA
A collection of 38 films exploring environment, humanity, and resilience across Cameroon.
Scuba Diving for Conservation
Training marine scientists and local fishers in scuba diving to help explore and protect Cameroon’s Mayangai Lumbu marine national park.
Agriculture & Climate Change
Follows a veteran farmer adapting to unpredictable realities by watering crops and using banana trees for shade.
Beat Back Plastics
Young environmentalists recycling discarded plastic from streams into durable pavement blocks for the community.
Lake Nachtigal Wetland
Documenting how the Jonji community uses cultural taboos and traditions to safeguard their vital wetland resources.
Fighting Plastic Pollution
Coastal clean-up at Douala’s People’s Beach aimed at preventing ocean pollution and urban flooding.
Climate Financing Crisis
Civil society gathering in Buea focused on the massive problem of mobilizing resources for climate adaptation in Cameroon.
Coastal Cleanup 40
Marking the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup with 5,000 volunteers in Limbe.
Mangrove Regeneration
Investigating mangrove deforestation and a World Bank-backed restoration project in the Douala ecosystem.
Ecotheology in Practice
The Catholic Diocese of Buea planting 100 trees to promote environmental stewardship and spiritual responsibility.
Forest and Economies
Youth school tree-planting initiatives highlighting the economic value of non-timber forest products.
Unending Plastic Battle
A massive volunteer river clean-up in Buea that successfully removed over 100kg of plastic waste.
Buea Forest Reserve
Investigation into the impact of illegal logging on the reserve and government efforts at replanting.
Silent Blue Battle
The conflict between artisanal fishermen and industrial trawlers and the youth-led efforts for ocean conservation.
Water Day 26
Community restoration of the Bova water catchment, serving nine villages with fresh water.
Young Change Maker
Student Hanana Mundo leading river clean-ups to protect community health from plastic pollution.
Back to School Aid
Drive providing food and materials to families displaced by conflict in Limbe.
PCRS Kumba Support
Focusing on physiotherapy and orthopedic services for Anglophone crisis survivors.
Tiko Outreach
Teaching practical soap-making skills to build livelihood resilience in Tiko.
Charity to Needy
International support providing essentials to vulnerable orphans in Limbe.
The Triplet Birth
Community mobilization for an internally displaced woman in Buea after giving birth.
Uplift Cuts
Volunteer barbers offering free grooming to children displaced by conflict.
Calving Futures
Carpenter teaching woodworking to keep vulnerable youths off the streets.
From Dust to Doctor
The story of visually impaired Dr. Kesa Princely rising to university lecturer.
Seeing Beyond Disability
Visually impaired student striving to become a barrister despite financial hurdles.
AI and Cognitive Ability
Concerns over students’ reliance on AI for independent reasoning and assignments.
Distance Learning
Cameroon’s Secondary Education digital video and AI initiative for classrooms.
Next Tech Generation
Mentorship at Inspire Conference 2025 for IT enthusiasts in Cameroon.
Solving Electricity Crisis
Youth training program focusing on solar panel installation for communities.
Driving Positive Change
A teacher using crowdfunded labs and AI for advanced digital learning.
The Lady Shoe Maker
Profiles a woman challenging shoe-making norms using traditional fabrics.
Art with Ngannou
Boxer Francis Ngannou supporting creative community art initiatives.
Bonako Toll Gate
Local reflections on infrastructure and prosperity at the year’s end.
Water and Gender
The disproportionate burden of water scarcity on Cameroon’s women and girls.
Rural Women Day
Celebrating the economic contributions of Cameroon’s female plantain traders.
Mountain Splendor
Highlighting tourism and facilities at the Fak Mountain Lodge on Mt. Cameroon.
Night Hike Mt. Cameroon
Journalists braving freezing temperatures to document a night ascent.
Cameroon to Senegal
Vlog documenting the travel experience from Douala to Dakar.
Covering Popes’ Visit
Lessons for reporters on safety and emotional impact when covering papal visits.