FOREWORD
The Humanitarian situation in Cameroon continues to be a call for concern in the Northwest and Southwest regions. Kidnapping, destruction of properties, and violence perpetuated against civilians are prevalent issues. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), in 2024, an estimated 3.4 million people in Cameroon required urgent assistance and protection due to the humanitarian impact of conflict and violence, climate shocks, and/or disease outbreaks (OCHA, 20241). Considering these effects on individuals in our communities, we need to build resilience, educate communities on ways to cope and foster social cohesion. This is where our work at the Hadassah Foundation is most valuable.
With a focus on the above concerning problems affecting the populations, in 2024, the Hadassah Foundation contributed immensely to providing support to internally displaced people and host populations. Our work addressed crucial issues of gender-based violence sensitization/education, human rights education, social and emotional learning in school, and offering psychosocial support and counseling.
In 2024, one of our staff benefited from Mental Health and Psychosocial Support training in partnership with the UNFPA. Our participation in the GBV AoR cluster (MHPSS) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) conducted by the International Organization of Migration in Southwest under the UNFPA also contributed to building the capacity of our staff as it provided platforms for online training and certification opportunities in GBV case management and MHPSS. Thanks to our partners, GBV AoR cluster SW/NW UNFPA, Cameroon, for capacity-building training opportunities.
Ayuk Nyakpo Etongo (Executive Director/Founder)
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