N'Cam (Bassar) Primer Construction Project 2026

Project Title: N'Cam (Bassar) Primer Construction Project 2026

Development of a Biblical Literacy Primer in N'Cam (Bassar) - LEI

Context and Justification: N'Cam (Bassar) is spoken by over 680,000 people in Togo and northern Ghana. Although the full Bible is available in this language, literacy rates remain low (1% to 60%), especially among women in rural areas. This limits access to Scripture, basic education, and essential health and development information. 

Objective: To improve literacy in N’Cam and enable communities in both countries to read, understand, and engage with the Bible in their heart language. 

Key Activities 

- Develop an 82-lesson literacy primer in two books (Book 1 and Book 2).

- Hold a 15-day workshop in Bassar with 3 people from Ghana, 4 N'Cam translators, 1 LEI consultant, and 2 people from L&E Togo.

Timeline

2026: Project Submissions

2027: Primer Workshop

Budget 

Primer Construction Workshop:  $6,000

Transportation: $2,800

Pilot Printing - 1,000 Copies: $2,000

Launch and Implementation: $1,000

Administration.tul: $2,300 

Total Project Cost: $ 14,100

Expected Impact 

- Improved literacy among Bassar communities in both countries.

- Increased engagement with Scripture in N'Cam.

- Strengthened local capacity.

- Enhanced cross-border collaboration.

While exact numbers are difficult to guarantee, based on comparable literacy initiatives and our current assessments, we cautiously estimate that the project could add up to 1,500 new readers within the first 2-5 years after completion.