Centre for Advocacy in Gender Equality and Action for Development

08/06/2026

Celebrating Excellence and Dedication to Nation Building.

We are proud to announce that our very own CEO Clotilda Andiensa (Standing in as General Coordinator of SNWOT - South West/North West Women's Task Force ) during the Celebration of World Environment Day organized by the Climate Journalism Network (CCJN) received the 2025 Cameroon Media Award of Excellence as Winner of Common Relief and Service to Humanity Development.

This recognition is a testament to her unwavering dedication, passion and commitment. To Nation building and environmental protection through her efforts as SNWOT GC.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor 🎉👏 Your leadership is paving the way for a better, more sustainable future.

Let’s keep pushing for and making impactful change



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06/06/2026

Day 2 Women's Peace Summit 2026🌿🕊️
Clotilda Andiensa recognized as one of the Women Peacebuilding Veterans in the Northwest Region of Cameroon.

It was an honor having our CEO recognized as one of the corner stones of peacebuilding in the Northwest by Mother Of Hope Cameroon - Mohcam. Through CAGEAD, SNWOT - South West/North West Women's Task Force , Community Women Peace Builder's Network and her personal strides, she has significantly contributed to local, national and local solutions, not only in Peace resolution but in building Community Women Peace builders and Clubs that have and are making the Northwest Region a safe space again. Kudos CEO



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05/06/2026

Talking on the topic "Communities and Institutions Reclaiming Women as Architects of Peace" Clotilda Andiensa CEO of CAGEAD who also doubles as General Coordinator of SNWOT - South West/North West Women's Task Force briefed on the journey of CAGEAD and SNWOT in strategic peace initiatives from participation, to protection to prevention to Relief and recovery. She elaborated on the local strides, marching in the stress of the North West and South West to national conventions to international advocacy meetings to present the cries of local women.

Her insights were invaluable to the discussion and was recognized by applauds as she rounded up her contributions.



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04/06/2026

We are set and actively participating at the Northwest Women's Mediators Summit 2026 organized by Mother Of Hope Cameroon - Mohcam in Bamenda.

Stay tuned for our CEO 's intervention on the next panel focusing on "Communities and Institutions Reclaiming Women as Architects of Peace".



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03/06/2026

Turning Biology into Advocacy

Thank you African Health Report for bringing our work to the lamb light.



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One rainy morning in Muteff, a schoolgirl quietly left class after staining her uniform during her period. Too embarrassed to explain, she walked home, her education interrupted by a natural biological process.

For millions of girls across sub-Saharan Africa, menstruation remains a barrier to education due to poor hygiene management, inadequate facilities, and persistent stigma. In Cameroon’s conflict-affected Northwest and Southwest Regions, the challenge is even greater.

Waah Clotilda Andiensa, Founder and Coordinator of the Center for Advocacy in Gender Equality and Action for Development (CAGEAD), has made menstrual hygiene advocacy a mission for dignity and inclusion. Viewing menstruation as a human rights issue, she has led efforts that have sensitized over 15,200 students and teachers, trained 165 teachers as menstrual hygiene coordinators, empowered 75 peer educators, and established 20 menstrual hygiene clubs.

CAGEAD has distributed 12,000 menstrual kits and supported schools with emergency supplies, menstrual-safe spaces, and sanitation facilities. The organization also promotes sustainable solutions through reusable pad production and advocates for girls with disabilities.

This Menstrual Hygiene Day, Clotilda calls on families, schools, government, and councils to prioritize menstrual health. Her message is simple: no girl should lose her education, dignity, or safety because she menstruates.

(Reporting by Colbert Gwain, journalist, broadcaster and analyst).

02/06/2026

This year we celebrated Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 with our MHMCC2 contestants, Stakeholders, Partners, AGYW and CSOs working under SRHRs, MHM in Bamenda.

With engaging activities like Presentations, Panel discussions, Distribution of Dignity kits, Award of prizes for the MHMCC2, Speeches, and a visit to the MHM Laboratory.
Through these activities, Participants were enlighten on the challenges surrounding menstruation and its management in relation to Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices.

They were also engaged and briefed on strategic methodologies that can be used in our context to build a period friendly world. A call to action from our CEO and MHM Ambassador Mezam urged stakeholders to put more effort in pushing forth policies for MHM framework.

Miss Therese gave a wonderful presentation that educated participants on the consequences of poor MHM and participants received dignity kits to reinforce this lesson.



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02/06/2026

Winner Menstrual Hygiene Management Creative Competition, first position Contestant N° 01
Name: Fotabong Paul
Domain: Skit
Location: Buea



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30/05/2026

Winner Menstrual Hygiene Management Creative Competition, first position Contestant N° 16
Name: Habiba Hodi Sidiki
Domain: Slam poetry
Location: Bamenda



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30/05/2026

Winner Menstrual Hygiene Management Creative Competition, first position Contestant N° 17
Name: Chafor Ramson Njoyue
Domain: Skit
Location: Bamenda



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