Who We Are

HISTORY AND CREATION

WACameroon started as social group whereby members were sharing their family challenges and finding common solutions. They soon found out that their challenges were common to the female folk in the society and decided to go public. Thus in accordance with the legal framework governing non-governmental organizations, in the Cameroon law No. 99/014 of the 22nd of December 1999 and the law No. 90/053 of the 19 of December 1990 regulating freedom of associations. The organization was then legalized on the 28th December 2005 with registration No. 085/e.29/1111/vol8/APPB. This Association is given the name Women in Action against Gender Based Violence (WACameroon).

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT US

"Women in Action against Gender-based Violence (WACameroon) is a recognized multiple award-winning Women-led organization both nationally and internationally in the promotion of Gender Equality cutting across SRHR, political participations, economic empowerment and environmental protection. It promotes rights and responsibilities of local residents to determine effectively and collectively the change they desire in their communities through social mobilization, active engagement and promoting accountable in governance. I admire their non-violent approach of empowering and engaging GBV perpetrators in promoting Gender Equality in the society."

Sylvester AKUMBU TOH

Sylvester AKUMBU TOH

PARTNER - HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION TRAINER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IMSSRAD

"I have been collaborating with WACameroon for more than 10 years through my career of serving the government as Divisional and Regional Delegate in the Ministry of Women Empowerment and the Family (MINPROFF), and I found in them the zeal to promote a gender just society through multiple approaches including leadership for citizen led development in the promotion of Gender, Health, Political Participation, Economic Empowerment and Environmental Protection, Hygiene and Sanitation. Their approaches have generated interesting results that have made them multiple award winners from Local, National and International scene. They master collaboration with stakeholders and as one of their collaborators I can testify that the community has gained a lot from their actions in the field."

WIRBA ASAN

WIRBA ASAN

STAKEHOLDER - THE REGIONAL DELEGATE OF MINPROFF NORTH-WEST REGION

"While a student in Form 5 in the year 2015, I was opportune to be trained as a Peer Educator on adolescent SRHR through one of WACameroon’s project titled “Safe the Adolescence and Young Womanhood”. I was amazed how SRHR was presented and it was my first time of being exposed to such an important thematic to adolescents and I being someone dreaming to acquire terminal degree with huddles of adolescent’s challenges on my path. I emerged with skills such as public speaking, mobilization, leadership as I was functioning as peer educators among my peers. This position has spurred me as I found myself changing the lives of my peers and today am advocating for girls. I see this organization as a mentor mentoring adolescent and young girls."

NJECK FLORA

NJECK FLORA

Beneficiary

WE ARE WACAMEROON

Our Vision

WACameroon seeks to create a just society where human rights and dignity of marginalized people are respected and promoted.

Values

We believe in the following:

  • That all human beings have potentials
  • That it is not wrong to be different but it is wrong to be treated differently
  • That partnership is very  vital for sustainable development
  • Transparency, Accountability and quality services

Our Mission

WACameroon exists to improve on the livelihood and dignity of men, women and youths through capacity building, creating awareness for gender equity/Human Rights, protecting the environment, promoting good health/governance and influencing policies in the society through the use of sustainable practices while respecting local norms/state laws.

Goal

To contribute in improving the status and livelihood of the poor, especially women and other disadvantaged groups in Cameroon.

Working Strategies

  • Partnership Building and Networking.

  • Research,  documentation and publication

  • Capacity Building

  • Advocacy and lobbying for policy/law reforms

  • Employ Participatory approaches

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