Duration: January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021

Funding: MISEREOR/Katholische Zentralstelle für Entwicklungshilfe e.V.

Location: Département du Fako, South West Region, Cameroon

Project Overview

This project aimed to alleviate the impact of the ongoing socio-political crisis on vulnerable populations in the Diocese of Buea. Through emergency relief and support initiatives, the project sought to improve living conditions and uphold human rights for affected communities.

Objectives

Promote Human Dignity: Organize conferences to raise awareness and respect for human rights.

Enhance Access to Basic Services: Provide support to vulnerable families through food, hygiene kits, and medical assistance.

Empower Communities: Establish self-promotion groups to foster community resilience and resource mobilization.

Improve Income Situations: Support micro-initiatives for the integration of war victims and internally displaced persons.

Achievements

Assisted over 8,800 families with food and hygiene kits, medical care, and educational support.

Established 33 self-promotion groups, exceeding the initial target of 25, to support community mobilization.

Sponsored 57 micro-projects to promote sustainable livelihoods for affected families.

Challenges Faced

The project operated amidst significant socio-political instability and the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted access to certain areas and limited large gatherings.

Conclusion

Despite the challenges, the project successfully enhanced the resilience and dignity of vulnerable communities in Fako. The lessons learned will inform future interventions aimed at supporting those affected by ongoing crises.