Programming tailored to underserved Cameroonian communities
Community Development Network (CDN) was founded in 2013 as a registered organization in Cameroonian organization and registered as 501c3 organization in the United States in 2017; with the aim of promoting rural development and supporting less privileged and marginalized communities in Cameroon and the United States.
3100+
Individuals impacted
40+
Volunteers
60+
Programs hosted
Community Development Network Programs
CDN engages in development and humanitarian initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and capacity building for children, youth, women, and individuals with disabilities in rural communities across Cameroon.
Menstrual Hygiene
CDN conducts community workshops for young girls and women, empowering them through discussions on menstruation and sexual and reproductive health. Additionally, we provide essential hygiene supplies to those in need.
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Digital Literacy
We offer basic computer literacy classes and establish community e-learning centers to equip learners with essential skills that strengthen and uplift these communities.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention
Through seminars, we enhance youth awareness about their health and sexuality, with the goal of reducing the transmission of HIV, other STIs, and unintended pregnancies.
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Malaria Eradication
Community Development Network collaborates with local organizations to combat malaria in communities, focusing on distributing bed nets and implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention efforts.
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Human Rights
At CDN, we are passionate about inspiring the next generation. Human Rights projects seek to promote values, beliefs, and attitudes that empower individuals to uphold both their own rights and those of others.
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Dental Hygiene
CDN offers fundamental oral hygiene education and supplies to foster healthier habits and enhance oral health for all.
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Our Volunteers
CDN’s outreach and efforts cannot happen without the participation of over 40 volunteers.
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"Volunteering with Community Development Network was an incredibly enriching experience. I had the opportunity to directly contribute to several initiatives, and getting to see the positive impact these projects made in real peoples’ lives was very fulfilling. I wish them all the continued success in the world!"
Amelia S.
Sweden
"I Volunteered at Community Development Network assisting with their community outreach program in the Littoral Region. My responsibilities amongst others included organizing gift and donations drives and distributing supplies to school and families in need. I also supported planning workshops and doing outreach in schools and the local community. This experience developed my communication and organizational skills while making a tangible impact on local lives."
Paul Sob C.
Cameroon
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FAQs
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How do you determine the programs you offer?
We conduct community needs assessment surveys and consult with local community groups to determine what kind of Programs would benefit that community. CDN has mainly focused on how a program could help enhance the everyday life of Individuals in their communities. Lack of and challenges to access everyday basic necessities, limited knowledge and understanding of certain dynamics in education and health have been the basis to introduce programs to the communities we serve.
How has your work made a difference?
Our work has enhanced civic engagement by empowering communities through direct help, giving information and raising awareness on diverse issues which have benefits and promoted the growth of these communities towards improved sustainable livelihoods. CDN's work has also provided and avenue for like minded individuals to work together for a common cause and support the community mission through donations and volunteerism.
Who can volunteer?
Anyone can volunteer their time and skills with CDN, part-time, full-time, seasonally, remotely or on the field executing one of out programs, irrespective of their background. All you need is the drive to commit to our cause and you are welcome to commit with us in a way that fits our needs and your availability to join our always very dynamic and diverse time to foster the work we do.
What are some recent success stories of your efforts?
We have been able to build great partnerships and collaboration with other like minded organizations in Cameroon, the United States and Europe with whom we have already jointly worked on community initiatives in Cameroon and still have some great programs in the works. Our volunteer base is also growing and we have received attention from international artists and research groups who have been thrilled with our impact and wanted to learn more about CDN and it's work in Cameroon.
What do donations fund in your organization?
Material and financial resources have enabled us to give our tokens to support individuals and groups through our programs with basic everyday necessities to enhance thier quality of life through education and health initiatives. Donations have enabled CDN reach different communities and facilitated the work we do in different communities to keep up with our outreach and made it easy to afford covering basic cost and making it easy for our volunteers to focus on commitment of time and skills to foster the great work we do.
Our Partners
CDN is proud to collaborate with diverse organizations and CSR-based partnerships have continuously fostered our efforts towards developing people and communities.
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