Cameroon-Central African Republic
Meiganga, Cameroon: Issa Hawaou is one of a group of CAR refugees trained by the Lutheran World Federation in modern farming techniques. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
In Cameroon since 2014, LWF responds to internal needs caused by crises and conflicts in neighboring countries. It assists refugees from Nigeria and the Central African Republic, as well as internally displaced persons, host communities, and returnees.
The country program provides access to education and vocational training as well as other livelihood opportunities. At the same time, social cohesion and conflict prevention activities ensure the sustainability of these achievements.
Jointly with LWF Chad, the program in Cameroon supports gender-transformative climate nature-based solution and adaptation around Lake Chad that increases climate-resilient food systems, livelihoods, and environmental and human well-being. The project takes place both in Chad (Chari Baguirmi, N’Djamena and Lake Chad) and Cameroon (Far North).
"Before the construction of the reaches, the area was very dry. Now, crops can be watered and livestock have access to a source of water. These reaches also allow infiltration and the environment is greener than before. We thank LWF for these reaches."
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Local voices, local actions
As part of a livelihood project supporting Central African refugees in Cameroon, LWF organized trainings in simple accounting and in market gardening technics during which trainees receive a variety of improved seeds, agricultural tools, and organic manure. One of the trainees explained that thanks to these trainings, he could learn how to save money and manage his income well. “I cultivate a garden of 5000 m2 with several speculations. I sell lettuce, water melon, nightshade, watermelons and other vegetables. My family has enough to eat from this garden. I have been able to save some money to buy 22 iron sheets, wood and nails to build a house, a couple of hens. I also purchased seeds and a motorcycle. I greatly thank LWF for its support and assistance to vulnerable people.”
Jobs
LWF World Service is regularly looking for new staff to work in the field. A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. Our work is people-centred and community-based.
Contacts
Clovis Mwambutsa, Regional Program Coordinator (Geneva)
Email: [email protected]
Philbert Habonimana, Country Representative in Cameroon-CAR
Email: [email protected]
LWF national office in Cameroon:
Bastos Area, Street 1770, PO Box: 35512 Yaounde, Cameroon
Phone: +237 690128979
Partners
- Act Church of Sweden
- Canadian Lutheran World Relief
- Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (Germany)
- Kerk in Actie
- United States Bureau for Population, Refugees and Migration
- World Food Programme