Apparently Cameroon got its name from its giant shrimps – the Portuguese arrived shouting “Camaroes, Camaroes” when they first saw them on the shoreline in 1472.

Cameroon was divided between the English and the French after the Second World War and is now an independent nation. Strong links with France still exist and there is some tension between French speaking communities and English speaking communities – who would like to separate from the rest of Cameroon.

Cameroon is one of Africa’s most ethnically complicated countries – over 500 different peoples speaking more than 280 languages.

Many significant leaders in the police, army and politics have become Christians which is amazing. Pray that their influence can bring positive changes into society.

Christian radio and television stations were given permission to broadcast in 2000 - such an exciting opportunity for more people to hear about Jesus!

Cameroon is reputed to be the most corrupt nation on earth, polluting every level of society. Pray that leaders with integrity can make a stand and turn this around.

Even church leadership has been corrupted with pride, power-struggles and misuse of church money. Pray that leaders in love with God can bring biblical values back to the church.

Pray that a personal relationship with God can bring real life to the churches in Cameroon, where many have no spiritual life or real understanding of Jesus.

Missionaries are desperately needed to reach communities living in the north, many of whom are Muslim.

The JESUS film has been translated in 10 languages and 63% of the population have watched it! 70 more language versions are being made.