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Mandrill-Alert

Mandrill-Alert is a nonprofit supporting the deaf and hard of hearing in the North West region of Cameroon.

We envision Cameroon as the first war torn nation to prioritize the safety and needs of the deaf, leading to a world where we thrive.

25/12/2025

The holiday season is here!
Wishing everyone Joy, warmth, And special moments with the people who matter most🎄

23/09/2025

🌟 Happy International Sign Language Day!

Today, we celebrate the beauty, richness, and importance of sign languages around the world. Sign language is a form of communication that uses hand gestures and facial expressions. It was officially declared by the UN, and every 23rd September is now recognized as International Day of Sign Languages. This year’s theme is: “No human rights without sign language rights.”

At Mandrill-Alert, we are committed to breaking communication barriers and empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. This is reflected in our fashion design training, which is tailored for Deaf participants, with all communication conducted in sign language. In our own way, we foster communication as a right, not a privilege, promoting true inclusion.

Let’s all take a moment to celebrate diversity in communication and support a world where everyone can connect. 💛

04/09/2025

🌍 September is Deaf Awareness Month!

At Mandrill-Alert, we proudly join the global Deaf community in raising awareness, celebrating Deaf culture, and advocating for inclusion.

This year’s theme is:
✨ “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights.” ✨

It reminds us that access to sign language is not optional — it is a fundamental human right, central to equality, safety, and dignity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons.

At Mandrill-Alert, we stand firm in our mission to:
🤟 Promote the use and recognition of sign language.
🛡️ Build safer, more inclusive spaces for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons in conflict-affected areas.
🎨 Showcase Deaf talent through initiatives like our Fashion for Safety program.
🚨 Improve emergency preparedness through accessible alert systems.

Deaf Awareness Month is a call to action: true inclusion means equal access, equal rights, and equal opportunities for all. 💙

✨ Follow along as we share stories, activities, and milestones throughout September. Together, let’s ensure that with sign language and accessibility, everyone is included!

22/08/2025

🌍✨ Just imagine living in a society where fear is constant—where gunfire, bombings, and ghost towns disrupt everyday life. Sadly, this has been the reality for children in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon for the past 9 years.

In such an environment, going to school and returning home safely is nothing short of a miracle. Yet, despite these challenges, hope still sprouts. 🌱

Through a partnership between the Bosch Alumni Network and Mandrill-Alert, we launched the Peace Sprouts Project in Bamenda. Our goal: train young pupils to become peace leaders in their schools.

💡 From conflict resolution lessons to fun icebreakers, creative drawing activities, and powerful slogans like “Yes to Peace, No to Conflict” — we saw real transformation. One young girl who first said she would “fight back” later shared she would now choose dialogue and peace. That shift says it all. 💖

As these 14 brave young leaders prepare for a new school year, we couldn’t let them leave without support — we provided school materials, shared snacks, and ended the day with a collective clean-up of our Mandrill-Alert hall.

🌱 Peace is possible, and it starts with nurturing the next generation.

19/08/2025

World Humanitarian Day 2025🗺️

A few days ago, during one of our Mandrill-Alert fashion training sessions where we teach Deaf participants fashion design, we experienced how much easier teaching and learning becomes when communication through sign language is available.

I often imagine what the world would be like for the Deaf without these vital signs and gestures, and it reminds me of how powerful communication truly is.

On this World Humanitarian Day, we honor the pioneers of Deaf education and advocacy—Charles-Michel de l’Épée, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, Laurent Clerc, Alice Cogswell, Edwin Hodgson, and Gertrude Galloway—whose courage transformed silence into a vibrant culture and identity.

Today, we also celebrate the humanitarians among us, ordinary people doing extraordinary things to uplift others. Here in Cameroon, the Deaf community is not waiting to be saved; they are creating solutions, shaping culture, and proving that inclusion makes humanity stronger.
photo description: Deaf trainees stitching on industrial sewing machines

04/08/2025

🧵✨ Mandrill-Alert Fashion Workshop is now ready.
We are excited to announce that the Mandrill-Alert Fashion Design Workshop is now fully set up and ready to begin training Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals in the art of fashion design.
This inclusive space was created to offer more than just skills .it's a safe, creative environment where Deaf people can learn fashion design, use it to advocate for peace in our society, express themselves and generate income within protected indoor spaces. With each stitch, we are empowering voices often unheard.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the foundation and Kanthari for their unwavering support. Your belief in our mission has helped us move from vision to reality.your contributions have played a key role in preparing this space for impact.
Thank you for walking this journey with us.

🎥 Take a look inside the Mandrill-Alert Workshop
In this video, you’ll see:
🔹 Industrial sewing machines and chairs arranged around a smart TV for visual learning
🔹 A dedicated side station with a whiteboard, ironing table, and industrial pressing iron
🔹 A storage cupboard filled with fabrics and tailoring kits
🔹 Our Mandrill-Alert logo proudly displayed on the wall
🔹 And a mirror to reflect every proud creation made here

This isn’t just a workshop but a movement for safety, creativity, and peace through fashion.

30/06/2025

🚨 Mandrill-Alert Quarterly Newsletter – Q2 2025 Is Out!

We’re excited to share the latest updates from our work empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in Cameroon’s conflict-affected regions.

This quarter, we:
✅ Launched our first Fashion Design Training for the Deaf
✅ Set up a dedicated workshop space in Bamenda
✅ Engaged in global dialogue with partners
✅ Celebrated our founder's graduation from Kanthari
✅ Raised awareness on Labour Day about inclusive economic empowerment
✅ Opened a call for Deaf beneficiaries to join our training program
✅ Prepare for an upcoming mentorship

Each milestone brings us closer to our mission: building safety, inclusion, and economic resilience for Deaf individuals in crisis zones.

🔗 Read our full Q2 newsletter here: https://mandrill-alert.org/mandrill-alert-q2-newsletter/
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23/06/2025

🎀 In a move to Empower the deaf community, Mandrill-Alert has launched a fashion design training in Bamenda.
Applications are now open for the deaf and hard of Hearing who are passionate about creativity and fashion.
Don't miss this opportunity
Apply today

30/05/2025

🎓 I Graduated from Kanthari! 🌍

Today marks the end of an incredible chapter and the beginning of an even more powerful one. I’m proud to share that I have officially graduated from Kanthari, a leadership training institute for social change-makers in India.

This journey was more than a course, it was a life-shaping experience that equipped me with the tools, courage, and community to lead mandrill-Alert with even greater impact.

From my lived experience as a Hard of Hearing person navigating life in a conflict zone, to building a nonprofit that champions safety, inclusion, and empowerment for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community—Kanthari helped refine that mission and gave it wings.

I’m beyond grateful to the incredible mentors, catalysts, and fellow change-makers who walked this path with me. This is only the beginning.

🌱 Let’s keep building a world where no one is left out in silence.
Kanthari , social Change makers

01/05/2025

🌍 Happy Labour Day from Mandrill-Alert!

Today, we celebrate the resilience, courage, and contributions of workers everywhere, especially those building safer, more inclusive communities in the most challenging environments.

At Mandrill-Alert, we honor the hardworking Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in Bamenda and beyond who continue to rise, create, and lead despite the odds. From emergency alert innovations to skills training in fashion design, we are proud to stand beside those shaping a future where no one is left behind.

This Labour Day, we salute every hand that works, every mind that innovates, and every heart that cares.

Together, we are changing the world by offering one act of safety, dignity, and empowerment at a time.

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