Patu Bako hails from Sabga, North West Region of Cameroon, she is an Indigenous Hauassa; one of the leading Muslim tribes in Cameroon. Born and breath within a community that poses many obstacles to girls and women, Patu Bako was lucky to have been brought up by enlightened parents who choose to educate her despite customs and traditions that forbade the education of the girl child.

The culture of the Indigenous Hauassa people just like the Mborroro is such that the girl child stays at home and learn how to become a wife and a mother from her mother and then gets married to her predestined husband who was chosen by her parents and/or family friends at birth or arranged as she grows up. She would later get married as early as between the ages of 8 to fifteen depending on how the parents notice her sexual maturity through the physical development of her sexual organs. The boy child on the other hand is expected to get education and get married at a later age after securing a job.

Patu Bako was therefore seen in her community as a child who has gone against the norms and traditions of her people. She suffered many acquisitions and attacks as a result of her toeing the path of education instead of an early marriage as her age mates did. Patu despite the obstacles was resilient enough to sail through her education to become the successful woman she and her parents wished for. Thanks to her education; Patu is today a prominent activist who champions the fight to create safe spaces for girls/ women within her community to thrive in.

Madam Patu Bako who has over 15 years of experience in the community service field is currently the Deputy Coordinator of Muslim Students Association Bamenda (MUSAB) and equally the Focal Point for Bridgers Association for the North West Region.