Doram

23/07/2026

Local Artisans remain vital in driving commercial growth and tourism in Africa.

According to African Export Import Bank - Afreximbank, Africa's creative industry is valued at over 50 billion US dollars and employs millions of people across the continent.

In Bamenda, Northwest Cameroon, Suh Jonathan is carving fine bowls, cups, mortars, plates, spoons, and more from wood, creating items that not only bring income to his family but are also responsive to both the environment and the human system.

The woods he uses naturally preserve food and water better than plastic or metal; “This is what my uncle taught me when I was a child. These wooden items are natural for the body when you use them,” Jonathan told Doram

"Many people, especially Africans, don’t know that using metal spoon to scrub food from a metallic pot creates iron particles that become harmful to our bodies in the future. But using wooden items is free from such things,” he said.

Here are a few shots we captured during an interview for a documentary story with Jonathan in his workshop.

World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) Intra-African Trade Fair - IATF World Economic Forum UNESCO

16/07/2026

A week ago, we spoke about bringing you a short documentary on how local craftsmen and women in Northwest Cameroon are producing household items such as baskets, bags, trays, and bowls from plant fibre and straw to preserve their culture and environment.

Here is a one-minute teaser of the documentary produced by Doram

We had a lovely experience working on this piece, thanks to the sincere collaboration of the Bamenda Handicraft Cooperative Society Ltd.

World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) UNESCO

06/07/2026

Revisiting the local lifestyle of our grassroots communities and those of the old could help protect our environment and significantly reduce the burden of climate change.

In Northwest Cameroon, craftsmen and women in the Bamenda Handicraft Cooperative Society are using organic straw and fibre to make beautiful bags and baskets to earn income and preserve their culture and environment.

Culture has always been in existence, but somehow, technology is driving us too fast ahead, such that we are tempted to give less value to the very basics that protect our existence.

At Doram, we value the local people by working together with them. We give them a platform to share their stories and experiences that could bring meaningful transformation to their communities and beyond.

Here are a few snapshots from a short documentary story we are working on. We hope to bring it to you in the days ahead.

.

10/06/2026

Last week Friday, June 5, on the celebration of the UN World Environment Day 2026 in Bamenda, , Doram was honoured to receive the 2025 Cameroon Media Award of Excellence - Nation Builders Award for Audacity and Resilience in Media Reporting, presented by the Cameroon Climate Journalism Network (CCJN) and partners.

The award is in recognition of our work in promoting the preservation of African ecological heritage through storytelling.

At Doram, we believe that has the greatest potential to combat climate change, given the rich ecological heritage and culture, coupled with a youthful population that can propel the fight.

The event also marked the launch of a new book title “Cameroon Climate Ecology Mantra" – Fundamentals and Essentials on Climate Ecology, authored by Roland CEO of World Echoes Media Group. The book is Cameroon's premiere environment mantra on climate nature study, with the aim of transforming 50% of schools worldwide into Green Schools by 2030.

Our deep appreciation to the Climate Journalism Network and partners for this award, and for their diligence in advocating against climate change in communities across Cameroon and beyond.

UN Environment Programme UNESCO

17/05/2026

Africa is the future.

08/05/2026

Celebrating African heritage, mentoring tomorrow's actors.

What does African Heritage mean to you?

African Heritage means the inheritance and birthrights of the African people: the customs and traditions, the sites and natural resources of the continent, the arts, monuments, stories, music, dance, languages, and traditional beliefs of the people.

At Doram, we don't only tell the stories to young people, we also involve them in seeing and taking part in the story. This way, our heritage stays as an inheritance and a birthright for tomorrow’s actors.


African Union
UNESCO
African World Heritage Fund

22/04/2026

When young people identify with their local culture and craft, it becomes a heritage.

When they adore the art, it becomes a legacy for the craft men and women.

The baskets, the beads, the footwear, the gallery.

Photo by Doram
Model: Tatang Tatang Lorca
Beads and props: Bamenda Handicraft Cooperative Society Ltd.
Doors Communications

14/04/2026

Black is golden. A beautiful black young woman from , Central Africa.

Photo by Doram
Model: Larisa
Crochet design by Janice Bih

10/04/2026

The culture and craft of the people remain one of the continent’s biggest power. As a creative Social Enterprise, we are passionate about promoting the creative works in our communities and the impacts on the locals.

Last week, we visited the Bamenda Handicraft Cooperative Society Ltd. in Northwest to see the crafts of the people in the region. The center is the largest and one of the very few left in the city.

While at the gallery, one thing stood out: Every design was original, made from natural resources, more durable, and environmentally friendly.

From the beautiful baskets weaved with organic fibre, to the fine wooden cups and bowls made from hard wood, every finishing was clean.

Back in the days, we ate food in wooden plates and drank from wooden and bamboo cups. We used our locally woven bags at the markets and schools. Art and craft were part of the daily lives of the indigenous people. They built empires that reflected their identity and power.

Unfortunately, nowadays, Africa’s natural artifacts are largely seen as old-fashioned and history kept in museums, thereby limiting demand for the great works of the people.

At Doram, we believe that Africa’s power and growth potential greatly depend on giving value to its natural resources and originality.

,

27/03/2026