Cameroon’s women’s team gave an inspiring performance at FIFA 2015, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon, and at the same time gave a boost to empowerment initiatives for women in that country. The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada might be over but for many the memories are indelible. Interest in Women’s …
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Providing sustainable solutions to environmental and agricultural problems in Cameroon
May 16th, 2022Achare Elvis Ayamba, one of 20 finalists in the 2022 Commonwealth Youth Awards, has dedicated his li …
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Sustainable development in a region of Cameroon is getting a boost from a British organisation, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon, as he describes his visit to projects and the communities they serve. The 21st century has witnessed an increase in international development initiatives around the globe. Non-governmental organisations, foundations, charities and …
African youth have opportunity ahead, but Carole Nyemeck, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Yaounde in Cameroon writes that the first step is to move toward positive attitudes. I was queuing for a public service in Yaoundé, waiting to be received, when I met a group of youths like me. Naturally, as it is always the case in such circumstances, …
Young people play an integral role in advancing development, democracy and peace. At the 10th Commonwealth Youth Forum in Malta, 21-25 November, over 400 youth leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing young people, and devise relevant policy solutions through four main agendas – economic, environmental, social and political. The theme of the Forum is ‘Adding …
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Jobs, security, and inclusive policy are on the minds of Cameroon’s youth, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon, who says a milestone celebration is an opportunity for youth and society to engage and shape the country’s future. It’s February 2016 and once again the winds of the National Youth Week have begun …
This year’s International Women’s Day in Cameroon focuses on “Gender Equality by 2030”, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon, who spoke with journalist and coach Ayuk Besong Anne Chantal and Tchatcheut Yonga Nelly Shella, coordinator at the Buea Rural Women Development Centre, to discuss the situation for Cameroon’s women. Could you give …
With International Women’s Day in mind, Carole Nyemeck, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Yaounde in Cameroon met with Hawaou Adamou, the president of AFHADEV, an association that helps ostracised and abused girls and women become educated and financially independent. What is AFHADEV and what does it stand for? AFHADEV stands for Hausa Women Association for Development. …
Trade inequities are a hurdle to development, but Carole Nyemeck, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon, says the Commonwealth can take a lead in tracking information that will help balance the North-South disparity. In their book “Fair trade for all”, Joseph Stiglitz, the 2001 Nobel economics prize laureate, Andrew Charlton spoke of the asymmetric trade information …
Global Money Week teaches about finances, writes Medjom Colbie, 22, a Correspondent from Yaounde in Cameroon, as she describes how the program helps youth toward employment and entrepreneurship. Cameroon joined the rest of the world for the celebration of the 2016 edition of Global Money Week, GMW, worldwide under the theme “Take part. Save Smart”. The Global Money …
Hepatitis is a growing public health issue in Cameroon, writes Eyoh Fidel, 24, a Correspondent from Cameroon. Low rates of public awareness and drug availability are challenges in the fight against the virus. According to the World Health Organization, hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver which can be self-limiting or can progress to a more …