Local Youth Corner Cameroon

This is what change looks like! In 2020, Michel’s story of becoming a changemaker after 16 years in prison featured on the BBC News. His wife stood by him all this year’s #powerwoman. He remains committed to making the world a better place.

We are happy to have our HR Ornella Asongwed participate in the Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA) 2024, Ghana. During these two days, she strengthened her skills in human resource management. We are committed to strengthening our skills to amplify our impact.

We are delighted to participate at this year’s Community of Practice on Peace Mediation in Brussels, organized by the European Union External Action! Our colleague Atefor Jude Fiankoh during this event shared key reflections from our work and young people in Cameroon to advance the need to support and amplify youth efforts for community mediation. It was indeed an honor for our organization to have served on the steering committee in the planning and implementation of this transformative initiative. We are hopeful that young people will keep playing a critical role in shaping mediation efforts. L'Union européenne au Cameroun et pour la Guinée équatoriale

During the Training of Trainers on the peace process and the prevention of the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict and armed violence. We effectively employed diverse techniques to disseminate crucial knowledge. Case studies from South Sudan and Nigeria were utilized, along with a movie and games night. Participants gained valuable insights into the roles of child soldiers through the “HEXAGON: Educational Tool for Analysis of Violent Extremism” and a powerful documentary on the kidnapping and experiences of the Chibok girls in Nigeria. Below is a recap of the training event. The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada #PeaceProcess #LOYOC

We successfully conducted a Training of Trainers on the Peace Process and child protection in Buea-South West Region, under the PSOPs project in collaboration with The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security. 40 youth mediators from across the 10 regions gained the skills and knowledge to implement effective child protection measures and promote peace in their communities. "𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑦 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛'𝑠 𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠. 𝐼 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑡𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑙𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑑𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑑". Said one of the beneficiary. #peaceprocess

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭 for the “𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑭𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆,” a breathtaking display crafted from recycled and upcycled materials. Each piece embodies our cultural heritage and resilience, symbolizing a powerful journey of transformation and creativity. Michel, a former prisoner turned entrepreneur, is changing lives through fashion! After serving 16 years behind bars, Michel discovered his passion for fashion through the Creative Skills for Peace project by Local Youth Corner Cameroon. Upon his release in 2019, he launched a traditional fashion and recycling initiative to empower displaced women, and this year he benefited from funding that enabled him to train nine women. With his guidance, nine women have been trained in unique fashion design skills, and now their incredible work is ready to shine! #healingthroughfashionshowcase #healingthroughfashion #michelsjourney

#WorldMentalHealthDay In celebration of the 32nd World Mental Health Day, on October 10, themed "Mental Health at Work," a series of events were organized in Maroua. with collaboration from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the regional health delegation for the Far North, and the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Working Group (GT SMSPS/EN), including Local Youth Corner Cameroon, collaborated on these initiatives. Through the following activities: 👉🏿A sports walk to emphasize the importance of mental health in the workplace. 👉🏿Informational sessions to educate employees about the causes, consequences, and prevention of occupational stress. These activities aim to raise awareness and promote mental health among professionals in the region. #mentalhealthawareness #WorkplaceWellbeing

𝐎c𝐭o𝐛e𝐫 𝐢s h𝐞r𝐞! Join us in our mission to support youth empowerment, participate in peacebuilding, prevent violent extremism, and advance sustainable development to ensure peaceful communities.

#Highlights from our webinar on the #International_Day_of_Peace.

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐚𝐦, 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞! We celebrated the #International_Day_of_Peace with the pupils of #Salaam_School, their smiles where once again renewed as the received new supplies for the new school year. Founded in 2018 by Local Youth Corner Cameroon, #Salaam_Schools is dedicated to providing education and support to children affected by violent conflict who have now become orphans or forcefully displaced in the Far North Region of Cameroon. Despite facing immense challenges, we've persevered in providing free education to children affected by violent conflict in the Far North Region. As we strive to continue offering free education and vital resources to these children, we humbly invite you to consider supporting our mission. Your generosity can make a profound difference in their lives. Read more about the Salaam school initiative by visiting our web page https://lnkd.in/e-aS65mA