For many, living with a disability spells doom. However, this is different for Cameroonian Disability Advocate and Public Speaker, Cynthia Atemkeng. At 23, Cynthia is at the forefront of community development and inspiring persons living with disability to rise to the challenge of being the best version of themselves. In this interview with Project Inspire Africa, Cynthia tells her story. Can we meet you? I am Atemkeng Cynthia, a 23-years-old Cameroonian. Singing and acting are my favorite hobbies. Tell us briefly your childhood experience. Growing up was not easy for me because I had a physical condition that made it difficult for me to move about and play like other children in the neighborhood. What’s your educational background? I began my educational journey at Government Primary School, Nguti. I then moved to Diligent Bilingual High School, Kumba for my secondary education. I hold a degree in Special Education from University of Buea, the pioneer Anglo-Saxon university in C...
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