Peace and Democracy Promotion
- Civic education and citizen participation initiatives
- Leadership development and youth engagement
- Community dialogue and conflict prevention programs
Honoring a LegacyEmpowering LivesBuilding a Better TomorrowHonoring a Legacy
Turning grief intolasting hope.
The Manfred Akale Memorial Foundation honors the life of Manfred Akale Sone by empowering vulnerable communities through peace, economic development, human rights advocacy, and education, one life, one community at a time.
Dr. Akule Akale Ransom Sone
Executive President
From the Executive President
Welcome
Thank you for stopping by. I am Dr. Ransom Akale Sone, Executive President of the Manfred Akale Memorial Foundation.
We set up MAMFO to continue what Late Mr. Manfred Akale Sone started: helping people in Bangem, Kupe-Muanenguba and beyond who need a hand with school, with livelihoods, or with standing up for their rights.
You will find on this site the schools we support, the prizes we give to pupils, and the ways you can join us. We are a small team with a clear purpose, and we mean every promise we make.
Our Vision
A peaceful, democratic and equitable society where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and learn.
Our Founder
Remembering Late Mr. Akale Manfred Sone
Manfred Akale Sone was an educationist from Muaku who spent decades in the classroom and in the community. People knew him as someone who showed up when there was a need.
He paid school fees when parents could not. He spoke up for neighbours who had no voice. His own words still guide us: bringing hope to the hopeless and a voice to the voiceless.
When he died, his family and friends did not want his name to fade. They formed MAMFO so that the help he gave privately could continue openly, year after year.
What mattered to him
- Children should not miss school for lack of fees or books
- A neighbour in trouble deserves help, not judgment
- Change in a village starts with ordinary people doing their part
- Every person, no matter how poor, deserves respect
That is the man behind this foundation. Every notebook we hand out, every computer we deliver to a school, every visit to a village is done in his name.
“Bringing hope to the hopeless and a voice to the voiceless”
Late Mr. Akale Manfred Sone
Founder of MAMFO
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Who We Are
Honoring a legacy through service
MAMFO is a non-profit, non-partisan charitable organization established to honor the legacy of Late Mr. Manfred Akale Sone. Learn more about our founder.
MAMFO is dedicated to advancing peace, democracy, human rights, economic empowerment and educational opportunities for vulnerable and underprivileged communities.
MAMFO operates on the belief that lasting social progress is built upon inclusive governance, equal opportunities, respect for human rights and access to quality education. Through community-driven programs and strategic partnerships, the foundation works to strengthen civic engagement, promote peaceful co-existence, support livelihoods and improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged populations.
Honoring a LegacyEmpowering LivesBuilding a Better Tomorrow
Our Vision
A peaceful, democratic and equitable society where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and learn.
Our Mission
To empower vulnerable and underprivileged communities through peacebuilding, democratic engagement, human rights advocacy, economic empowerment and educational support.
What We Do
Key priority areas
MAMFO's work is organized around four priority areas, each focused on practical help that reaches real people.
Economic Empowerment
- Entrepreneurship and small business support
- Vocational and skills development training
- Income-generating opportunities for women and youths
Human Rights Advocacy
- Human rights awareness and education
- Protection and empowerment of marginalized groups
- Advocacy for social justice, equality and inclusion
Educational Assistance
- Scholarships and educational sponsorship
- School supplies and learning resources
- Mentorship and academic support programs
Expected Impact
What we aim to achieve
The foundation aims to contribute to lasting change across education, peace, civic life, human rights and economic opportunity for the communities we serve.
- Greater access to quality education for disadvantaged children and youths
- More peaceful and cohesive communities
- Increased civic participation and democratic engagement
- Enhanced protection of human rights and social inclusion
- Improved economic opportunities and self-reliance for vulnerable groups
Our Projects
Real change, where it matters
Every initiative starts with listening to a community need, then showing up with resources, recognition, and care.
Project
Bringing computers to a school that had none
In one of our proudest moments, MAMFO delivered a full set of computers to Government Primary School (GPS), Muaku, giving dozens of children their very first taste of the digital world. Muaku is the home village of Late Manfred Akale Sone, the educationist whose legacy the foundation was built to honour.
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Listening first
We visited Government Primary School, Muaku, and learned that pupils had never used a computer.
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Equipping the classroom
MAMFO donated a set of complete computer workstations: monitors, towers, keyboards and accessories.
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A new beginning
Teachers and children celebrated a future where digital skills are finally within reach.
MAMFO Endowment Prize
Celebrating excellence at CHIEF, Bangem
Children Education Foundation (CHIEF) Nursery and Primary School welcomed MAMFO for a prize award ceremony honouring pupils who showed dedication throughout the year. Under festive canopies and graduation gowns, young learners received certificates, books, and supplies: a tangible reminder that effort is seen and valued.
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A letter of partnership
In June 2026, MAMFO formally notified CHIEF that the school would receive an endowment prize of XAF 100,000 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Honouring every class
The prize was shared among the best-deserving pupils from classes 1 through 6: notebooks, supplies, and recognition for steady attendance and effort.
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MAMFO on the ground
Mr Metuge Armstrong, MAMFO Liaison Officer, represented the foundation at the prize award ceremony, handing out books and gifts alongside school leaders.
Representing the foundation at the ceremony: Mr Metuge Armstrong, MAMFO Liaison Officer.
MAMFO Endowment Prize
Rewarding excellence at UBINAPS, Loum
For the 2025-2026 academic year, MAMFO awarded an endowment prize of XAF 100,000 to the best-deserving pupils of classes 1 to 6 at the Unique Bilingual Nursery and Primary School, Loum, celebrating hard work and inspiring the next generation of learners.
Recognition
Awards received in 2025
In 2025, Dr. Akule Akale Ransom Sone was honoured by the Nninong Clan Head and by The Guardian Post for work in community development across Kupe-Muanenguba.
2025
Certificate of Recognition
HRH Nhon Mbuog Chief Ekwelle-Kume Makoge Kiong Mbaa of Nninong Clan
In recognition of very distinguished and sustained contribution to the development of Nninong. May God and our ancestors further strengthen you.
Recipient: Dr. Akule Akale Ransom Sone
2025Community Development Champion
2025 Achievement Award
The Guardian Post
Awarded at the 2025 Achievement Award presentation ceremony, held under the patronage of H.E. the Minister of Communication.
Recipient: Dr. Akule Akale Ransom Sone
Dr. Akule Akale Ransom Sone named Community Development Champion at the 2025 Guardian Post Achievement Awards
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Partnerships & Funding
Work with us to create lasting change
The Manfred Akale Memorial Foundation welcomes partnerships with donors, development agencies, corporate organizations, government institutions and civil society actors who share a commitment to creating positive and lasting change.
- Donors and philanthropic partners
- Development agencies
- Corporate organizations
- Government institutions
- Civil society actors
Financial support and strategic collaboration will enable the foundation to expand its reach, strengthen its programs and deliver measurable impact in the lives of those most in need. Together we can build empowered communities, promote human rights and create a more peaceful, democratic and prosperous future for all.
Get Involved
Your gift becomes someone's opportunity
Every contribution, large or small, directly funds education and technology for communities that need it most. Give once, or join us as a monthly partner in Manfred's legacy.
Supply Kit
Notebooks, pens and learning materials for a pupil.
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Tech Starter
Accessories and setup costs for a classroom workstation.
Classroom Champion
Helps fund a full computer for a school in need.
Reach Out
Let's build hope together
Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or partner with us, we'd love to hear from you. Send a message and our team will get back to you.