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YWCIA
Registered association · Cameroon

Youth and Women Connect Initiative Africa

A community association based in Cameroon, connecting young people and women with one another, with their communities and with opportunity.

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Based in CameroonCameroon · Africa
Registry ID
NW/GP/001/21/17007
Country
Cameroon
Website
ywcia.org

Who we are

Youth and Women Connect Initiative Africa (YWCIA) is a registered association based in Cameroon, listed under Registry ID NW/GP/001/21/17007.

We exist to connect young people and women with one another and with opportunity, in a spirit of respect and community.

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Community firstOur work starts with the people around us and what they need.
InclusionYoung people and women are at the centre of what we do.
Connection and trustWe act openly and build lasting relationships with members and partners.

What we do

Areas where we focus our energy.

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Youth empowerment

Helping young people find their voice, confidence and next steps.

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Women’s leadership

Supporting women to take part, lead and be heard in their communities.

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Skills and training

Learning opportunities that build practical skills for work and life.

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Community connection

Bringing people, groups and organisations together around shared goals.

Get involved

There are several ways to take part. Write to us and we will tell you what is possible.

Write to us

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  • Become a memberJoin the association and support its activities.
  • VolunteerOffer your time and skills to our activities.
  • Partner with usOrganisations are welcome to collaborate.

Contact us

Send a message and we will reply by email.

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