About the author
Bernie Lemke is a retired missionary/architect who worked in a variety of different roles for many years in the remote grasslands of the Adamawa Highlands of Cameroon and Nigeria. His unique training and experience made it possible for him to work alongside the local people to address many of the developmental issues of concern in this region. While in Africa, Bernie's roles included seminary lecturer, hospital administrator, treasurer, facilities planner, construction supervisor, lecturer at a technical college, builder of water supply systems, and AIDS prevention educator. Bernie continues to be engaged in the provision of clean water supply systems and health care throughout the many remote villages of Nigeria.