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To School Safety Tips
(A Message From MTC Lost Property Office)
The recent wave of insecurity in
Cameroon has caused the government, law enforcement officials, civil society
organizations and many other stake holders to become more vigilant. As hunters
(Boko
Haram) have learnt to shoot without missing, birds (the citizens) have learnt to fly without
perching. It is this background that has necessitated the development of
different safety measures especially as our kids go back to school. Common Sense is one of those
precautionary measures that will help you ensure your child’s safety. Ask yourself
these questions:
ü How was your child dressed when he left
the house?
ü Does your child know your name?
ü Does your child know your phone number?
ü Does he or she know the exact location
of the house in the neighborhood?
Ø Putting
these details at the back of your child’s exercise book would help any man or
woman of good will to help identify your child in case of lost.
Ø It is advisable for school officials to
search and check the bags of strangers even pupils,
students and teachers. Explosives can be hidden in dust bins, so they should be
constantly checked and emptied. Most importantly, our kids should be strongly advised
against running errands for people they do not know.
The
beginning of the school year is probably a bit of relief for you as a parent.
While your kids take the summer off to roam freely with their friends, you’re
stuck at work without much say in how they spend their time while you’re away.
However, while school is in session, you can rest a little easier knowing that
your children are in the hands of trained professionals who might actually be
teaching a thing or two.
Clearly
this is a preferred situation for you as a parent, but it’s also important to
note that your children should be taking certain safety precautions during the
school year as well. So what exactly should you be talking to your kids about
this year? While this may vary depending on your child, their school, and /or
your neighborhood, we’ve provided a few staple safety tips you can use to keep
your kids safe during class breaks and before and after school. Check them out,
then pick a time to sit down your kids for a casual conversation regarding back
to school safety.
1.
Travel
safely to school: Whether your child walks, bikes,
carpools, or takes the bus to school, it’s important that they do so with
caution. Reminding your child to travel with groups of friends when possible is
important. You may also want to arrange for a responsible adult to walk your
child to school and /or the bus. Remind your child to stay on the sidewalk and
look both ways, making sure all drivers have seen them and stopped, before
crossing the street. Reiterating the importance of avoiding strangers and
leaving with plenty of time to catch the bus and/or arrive at school on time is
also a good idea.
2.
Play
safe: Schools
are required to enlist the help of hall monitors and recess aids to ensure the
safety of students during class breaks and lunch periods. While these
individuals are there to watch over your child as they engage with other
children, it will still be important for you to discuss the importance of
playing safely. Remind your child that playground rules are set to keep them
safe. Make sure they’re mindful of age restrictions and proper uses for
playground equipment. Further addressing the importance of taking turns on
equipment such as slides and swings will also be necessary. Ultimately, making
sure that they understand the value in being mindful of the rules set by their school
is the most important thing here.
3.
Stop
bullying: Bullying
is a growing problem in today’s schools. While organizations are working within
educational institutions to eliminate the problem all together, it is ever
present and increasing among children of all ages. This means it’s important to
not only look for warning signs of your child being bullied, but also talk to
your child about what bullying means and how it can affect others. Encourage
open dialogue about bullying, and empower your children to stand up for
themselves and/or others by reporting cases of bullying to school officials
ASAP. One way you can check the effectiveness of your approach is to monitor
your child’s social media behavior, try not to be overbearing, but look for
hints of bullying either from them or others and address issues as necessary.
4.
Go
home first: Your child may be tempted to stop by a friend’s
house or say hi to a neighbour before heading home, but requesting that they
stop by the house first allows them to more easily check in with you and leave
their belongings at the house before heading out. This also gives you the
opportunity to find out where they’re going and how long they’ll be there before
they leave. Ask your child to head straight home from school then cal to check
in before they make plans for the rest of the afternoon.
5.
Keep
the house safe: It’s easy to forget to lock a door or leave a
window open after you’ve come home from a long day. Be sure that your kids
understand the importance of locking doors and windows every time they return
home from school. Ask them to check that they haven’t left keys in the door and
have locked the necessary gates and windows. Provide emergency phone numbers
and be sure to have a landline or cell phone available for them to call out.
Now
that you’ve got a few tips to share with your child, brainstorm to identify any
other tips unique to your child and home environment. As mentioned earlier,
keep your discussion casual, but also de sure that each point is conveyed
clearly and comprehended. Checking in on a regular basis to talk about how
things are going at school, with friends, and with siblings is also a great way
to make sure your child is staying safe this school year.
This is
A Message From MTC Lost Property Office
MTC LOST AND FOUND SYSTEM
MTC Lost Property
Office is a Leading National Lost and Found Service in Cameroon created by
The Mirror Theatre Company, Inc.(GIC.MTC). It recovers over 50 lost
items per day and helps link them with their rightful owners. Feel free to
contact us if you are a victim or if you know any victim of lost article(s).
Besides our passionate devotion to the recovery of lost items, we are also
dedicated to the promotion of National and Foreign Languages.
Lost is a human problem. The question of
lost, misplacement or forgetting of articles is a sad experience that lasts for
long. The whole notion of forgetting or misplacing something has been mankind’s
greatest problem ever since the building of pyramids. Everyday, millions of
objects are misplaced or forgotten, ranging from keys, passports, identity
cards, professional cards, rings, ear-rings, theatre tickets, scissors,
cellular phones, sweaters, eye glasses, certificates, bags, wallets and the
list is long. Recently, a child, a married woman and a mad man have been
reported missing in the city of Yaoundé. Many of these objects and persons are
never recovered. And when this happens, an ordinary day can become a nightmare.
But the incredible fact is that each one of these lost objects and even persons
could have been found quickly, using the amazing method now developed by MTC.
And we are sure, as we are convinced, that the victim(s) will be delighted and
amazed by this remarkable strategy for locating whatever you lose. A solution
at last! MTC intends to come with ways and means to enable
such victim(s) recover their lost articles and lost ones with ease.
Declassified items or articles that have stayed for long shall be given to
other non-profit making organizations to be distributed to the poor and needy.
We are equally aware of the fact that all plasticized documents are
non-biodegradable as they cannot be recylced by the forces of nature. For this
reason, we devote our time in the recovery of these items, not just because we
want to unite them with the lawful owners, but to safe the environment from
degradation.
If you are a victim of
a lost child or know any, report to us at MTC Lost Property Office, Petit
Marche de Rond Point Express, Biyem-Assi, Yaounde
Tel: +237 242.14.48.48
/ 222.31.03.83 / 664.23.21.20 / 677.53.42.47 / 699.20.98.77
MTC Management
Be Alert! – MTC Safety Measure
While losing an item can be
painful and bring inconveniences and unnecessary costs, be mindful of your own
security and safety while retrieving a lost item reportedly found.
1. Do not meet anyone in a place that can compromise
your safety when retrieving a lost item. Have someone else accompany you and
always meet in public places.
2. If someone claims to have found your lost item, ensure
that they are saying the truth by verifying with security questions e.g.
1. Your date of birth for items like id and passports,
2. Serial number of the item if you know it yourself i.e.
ID cards have them.
3. Photo evidence (Our site has ability to upload photos,
or better still, a finder can send you photos via social media like facebook or whatsapp)
4. If your item is defaced somehow or has a unique mark,
ask the finder to describe it.
3. Never send someone money in advance unless you have
verified with the above and any other security measures you may think of.
Disclaimer:
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
MTC Management
4 Easy
Recovery Steps
Find,
Register/Validate/Login, Post item, Recover
1.
You have Found/Lost an
item.
2.
Register for a free account with a valid email address
and a password and phone number of choice. You will receive an instant email
from Lost and Found Items Cameroon with
a link to validate your account. If you have done so
already, login with your user name and password AND PHONE
NUMBER.
3.
You can now post
your item for free.
4. If you are seeking a lost item that has been found and
posted on this site. Contact finder/seeker to recover it/
give it back.
You can do a search of the
site to see if your lost/found item has been reported lost or reported found.
If you are seeking a lost item, subscribe to your search and you will get an
automatic email notification should someone post it on the site.
Note: All Items posted on the site have to be approved by
the administrators to make sure they adhere to the site policy.
Disclaimer:
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
]>Never send someone money in advance unless you have
verified with the above and any other security measures you may think of.Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
Disclaimer:
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
MTC Management
Need
help?
If you experience any problem
while posting your lost and found Item or you would like us to do it for
you, send its details to (www.gicmtc.com@gmail.com)
or sms 664.23.21.20 (calls may not
be picked so sms only). But you can call any of the following numbers at any
time: 242 14 48 48 / 222 31 03 83 / 677
53 42 47 / 699 20 98 77
Disclaimer:
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
Work
with us
We present an opportunity for you to work with us part
time or full time from wherever you are in Cameroon if;
·
You are computer
literate (able to use Microsoft office especially ms-excel) and have the ability to use the internet
·
You have access to
a computer (internet connection once in a while would be good)
·
You can Work on
your own initiative.
·
You are a taxi or
bus driver and willing to report items passengers forget in your vehicle.
·
You are a police
officer with lost items reported to you.
·
You are a
receptionist in a public office in possession of forgotten items.
·
You are a Pumper at
a Fueling in possession of misplaced items.
·
You are a hawker
who must have picked up lost items along the way.
·
You simply want to
volunteer as an MTC Staff or Agent devoted to the collection or picking of Lost
and Found Items.
Send your name, locality in Cameroon (region, division,
town and area of residence) your contacts (phone number and email) to www.gicmtc.com@gmail.com with a subject
'I am interested to work with lost and
found'.
Disclaimer:
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
Faq's
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) About This Service/Site
Why do I have to
register in order to post an Item?
This is Important to minimize scammers. We would like
to authenticate our users so that every Item posted here serves the purpose of
this site.
Are my details
Safe?
It is important that your name (finder/seeker)
and phone number remain public for a quicker recovery of items by those
seeking for their lost items. Apart from that, every other
information is secured and is not available to public.
What is required
during registration?
Just your name, email address and a password to use on
this site, alternatively, you can login with your facebook account.
What next after
registration?
After successful Registration,
you automatically receive an email from 'lost and found items Cameroon' with an
activation link for your account. Upon clicking on that link, you will notice
that your user name will appear at the top of the page instead of the usual
'login/register'. Now you can post as many item(s) as you like. Login
into this account every time you need to post new items, edit old ones or even
delete them.
Can I use this
site if I am looking for a lost item?
Yes you can. There is a drop down menu for you to
select if you want to report a found item or are looking for your lost item
when posting an item, Each item category has the same if you click on it. You
can also subscribe to a particular search on any category by entering your
email address and the name of what you are looking for and our system will
automatically notify you as soon it is reported found.
I found out that
I can login with my facebook account on this site, is that possible?
Yes it is possible but that is still in development
mode. Please use the site registration page for now to register. We
apologise for any inconvenience caused.
How safe are my
facebook details and activities?
Apart from your username, your every other information
is safeguarded by Facebook itself, Despite the alert you get on your first time
login with your facebook account on this site. We have no possible way of
accessing your facebook information.
Do you Charge
for these services?
We currently do not charge for this service. As seen
in the items posted, all information about posted items is available to the
public including finder's name, their contacts and the location of the lost and
found item. However, victims of lost items (those under the custody of MTC Lost Property Office) are expected
to pay a Consultation Fee of 5.00Fcfa and a Retrieval Fee which is 20%
the cost of the item. For example, an ID Card in Cameroon which costs about
6.000Fcfa to make would cost you 1.200Fcfa
to withdraw. Both Consultation and Retrieval Fees can either be paid by
reporting in person at MTC Head Office or through MTN and Orange Money Transfer
using the following numbers: 677534247
or 699209877
How soon can I
get my lost and found item?
Anyone who has found their lost item posted here has
to contact the finder directly. It is upon them to agree on how soon they can
get their Item back and the most convenient way to do it. We do not arbitrate
or come in between. But lost and found items directly under our custody at MTC
Lost Property Office can be retrieved immediately we are convinced you are the
rightful owner.
Disclaimer:
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
About
us
Lost & Found Items – Cameroon or
www.lostandfounddocuments.blogspot.com
is a service blog dedicated to;
1.
People who have
recovered lost Documents or other Items and are willing to go an extra step to
re-unite them with their owners - Post them for Free on this site.
You never know how much this will save someone the agony of search or the
cost associated with replacing them.
2.
Those who have lost
their items/documents and are hoping for a miraculous find -
Post them here and you might get an alert on their recovery.
3.
Lastly, for all the
people who inherently believe in doing good.
Disclaimer:
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
How it
works
This site helps People get or
look for their lost Items.
If someone finds a lost Item and they would like
re-unite it with its owner, They can do so on this site by clicking 'Post
an Ad for Free' at the top right hand corner of the pages. Select the
appropriate category and fill in the form with as much details as you can about
yourself, the found Items and the easiest mode of contact should the
owner come across your Post on this site.The same applies for those looking for
their lost item(s).
Those Looking for their lost Items can subscribe to a
search by entering their email address to 'Subscribe to this search'
box and they will be alerted as soon as the specified item is
posted on the site.
When you post a lost and found Item and it is listed on this site, the owner
will contact you directly if they come across the post to arrange
picking it up. Lost & Found Items – Cameroon or www.lostandfounddocuments.blogspot.com
administrators do not come in between physically and its upon the two parties
to arrange a convenience for the retrieval of the said item(s).
If the posted item has been collected, help us to close
your Ad by login into your account and deleting it.
If this site has helped you recover your lost items, send us your
experience through 'contact us' and we will publish it in our 'testimonials' page.
Lastly, if you were happy to have been assisted to trace
your lost items and be re-united with them, and you would like to
support this cause, You can do so by clicking 'support us' Page for details. We accept Small and large bills!
Disclaimer:
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
Whilst this site is made to help you and others recover lost documents and/or items conveniently when posted in here, Every care should be taken before making an arrangement for a pick-up of alleged recovered items. We will not accept responsibility for any harm, loss of money or more personal property associated with your pursuit for lost items posted on this site.
Testimonials
Let others know your experience with this site and we
will publish it here. Use 'contact us' link or alternatively, email
us via www.gicmtc.com@gmail.com
Announcement
Dear User,
Small Changes to Our Services
Since the inception of Lost & Found Items - Cameroon since
1999 and the site (www.lostandfounddocuments.blogspot.com),
we have been offering a free service to re-unite people and their lost and
found Items. To us, the Lost and Found Service has been a passionate demonstration
of the humane feeling we share with the public. All the information about the
item and finder/seeker contacts details were in the public and displayed at our
main office for all to see. Unfortunately, many other unreliable individuals have
taken up our idea and purport to offer similar services. Some of them are
even riding on our free platform by accessing our listings, taking it as their
own, and charging on the service. Worst still, some even use the names and
contact numbers of victims of lost items to request for free credit as a
condition for releasing their found items. From 5th September 2015, we have put
measures to ensure that this happens to a minimum by introducing the following;
1.
Small edits
will be made on all items posted to conceal user contacts before they
can appear on our site.
2.
We will charge a
small fee to anyone who wants to gain access to the above
concealed information.
1.
Those seeking their
Items will bear the charge if their contact details are to appear on site.
2.
Contact details of
those posting found items will remain concealed and will only be divulged to
the owner upon payment.
3.
Seekers have an
option of maintaining their listing at the top of search pages by making them
premium. Contact the numbers below for details.
4.
All ads seeking or
reporting a missing person are free. However, victims
of lost items (those under the custody of MTC
Lost Property Office) are expected to pay a Consultation Fee of at least 5.00Fcfa
and a Retrieval Fee which is 20% the cost of the item. For example,
an ID Card in Cameroon which costs about 6.000Fcfa to make would cost you 1.200Fcfa to withdraw. Both
Consultation and Retrieval Fees can either be paid by reporting in person at
MTC Head Office or through MTN and Orange Money Transfer using the
following numbers: 677534247 or
699209877
5.
Finally, All money
should be sent to the following numbers only, as our authorised
employees to assist in this regards.
MTN Money - 677534247 (This number is active for both
voice calls and SMS)
Orange Money - 699209877 (This number is
active for both voice calls and SMS)
You can also contact us
through following phone numbers:
Direct Line: 242 14 48 48 (This number is
active for both voice calls and SMS)
Land Line: 222 31 03 83 (This number is active for
voice calls only)
All other aspects of this service
and site remain constant. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this
might cause.
Yours Faithfully,
MTC Lost Property
Office - Cameroon
Administrator.
