Duration: August 2023 – July 2024
Location: Diocese of Buea, Cameroon
Funder:KINDERMISSIONSWERK

Overview:
This project addressed the urgent needs of 300 orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and their foster families affected by the Anglophone Crisis in the South West Region. Implemented by Caritas Diocese of Buea, the project provided psychosocial support, education, healthcare, food, and economic empowerment in 12 communities.

Key Achievements:

Education Access: All 300 children enrolled and supported; 98% completed the school year.

Legal Identity: 319 birth certificates sponsored; 111 issued, 208 pending council processing.

Health & Hygiene: 300 hygiene kits and bedding sets provided, benefiting 1,163 children.

Food Security: Food packages reached 1,159 children across 300 households.

Economic Empowerment: 240 households received livelihood support, with 97% of businesses still operating post-project, generating income to support children’s welfare.

Psychosocial Recovery: Trauma healing for 228 children; rated 9.79/10 in beneficiary satisfaction.

Sustainability Impact:
Supported businesses yielded weekly incomes of 4,000–9,000 FCFA, enabling families to meet basic needs, invest in education, and become self-reliant. Positive parenting and child protection training equipped guardians with tools to support children long-term.

Participant Voices:

“I am an Amazing Child!” – a phrase adopted by children during therapy, symbolizing restored dignity and resilience.

Challenges Faced:

Delays in administrative processes for birth registration

Cultural barriers and difficulties tracing some beneficiaries

Lessons Learned:
Robust needs assessments, community involvement, strong monitoring systems, and planning for sustainability are key to project success and post-project continuity.