Organization for Community Welfare, Empowerment & Development - COWED

22/05/2026

Watch Episode 2 of the series on addiction where our public health expert, Neuk Marion Ndifon talks about the differences between an addiction and a habit - including the consequences that comes with living in addiction.

If you have any question on addiction, please drop it in the comment section or if you are going through certain addictions, send us a message in our inbox and we would gladly attend to you.

Addiction is not a crime.

07/05/2026

How do we sustain meaningful conversation with young people about issues such as addiction?

It requires building a foundation of trust, empathy, and open communication rather than lecturing.

Be open: Share your own experiences, your mistakes, and struggles to show you are not perfect or better than them. Listen more, avoid judgements and criticisms.

The goal is to create a safe space where they feel heard and understood, which encourages them to be open in return.

At Cowed we seek to create an environments where youths in our local communities identify and accept the problems they face in their well-being and take full responsibilities in tackling them.



Open Dreams Rethinking Me

07/05/2026

Thank you YouthVerse Union for this great partnership opportunity.

We are pleased to announce Organization for Community Welfare, Empowerment & Development - COWED , from Cameroon 🇨🇲, as a Global Outreach Partner of the International Youth Impact & Innovation Summit 2026

With its strong presence and impactful work across communities in Cameroon, COWED plays a vital role in youth empowerment, development, and social engagement. Their involvement will help extend our reach to a broader international audience and inspire greater participation. This partnership reflects our growing global network and commitment to building a platform that connects youth beyond borders.

21/04/2026

How much do you know about addiction?
Watch and follow us as our Public Health Consultant Neuk Marion talks about addiction, the types of addiction and their various causes.



UNFPA World Health Organization (WHO)

02/04/2026

Today, April 2, is World Autism Day. This year, the day is celebrated under the theme: "Autism and Humanity - Every Life Has Value."

Autism is not a disease per se, but it is a form of neurodivergence where the brain functions differently. A lifelong developmental condition affecting how a person perceives the world, communicates, and interacts with others.

It often results from strong genetic influences, environmental factors, especially those related to complications during pregnancy, as well as differences in brain development and connectivity.

Manifestations involves: Poor eye contact, delayed speech, repetitive actions, (such as hand-flapping), failure to response to their names, isolation, sensory sensitivities, and many others.

In Africa, the condition is a growing public health concern characterized by low awareness, severe diagnostic gaps, and limited specialized care.

While prevalence is estimated to be similar to global rates (approx. 1 in 100), social stigma, cultural misconceptions, and a lack of trained professionals often lead to isolation and limited support for those affected and their families.

How to care for children and adults with autism?

-Communicate clearly

-Be flexible and avoid mounting pressure on them

-Respect their sensory needs by creating a quiet, comfortable environment, and make available sensory toys.

-Respect and listen to their needs, which are often expressed through their behaviours.

-Support their daily life skills, which are mostly vocational, and encourage them to become independent.

Autism is not witchcraft. It is a problem from the brain.

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26/03/2026

Young people in our African communities need a combination of economic stability, community-driven engagements, and mental health supports to prepare them for future challenges that could curb frustration and addictions.

This could be achieved through skill building and vocational training backed by flexible economic opportunities, entrepreneurship support, accessible mental health care, destigmatization, and awareness raising in our local communities.

In this regard, COWED is highly engaged in empowering youths, providing training and skill building, including mental health support, that will enable them to be better prepared for future uncertainties, preventing them from frustration and addiction.


TTiC Summit TTiC Foundation

20/03/2026

About 250 young people from the Northwest region created and presented innovative projects that seek to solve problems in their local communities in Cameroon during the TiC Summit Regional Hackathon organized in Bamenda on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The event was organized by the TiC Foundation in partnership with COWED and other partners,

The students in their different groups, ages 16-23, presented groundbreaking hardware and software demos that, if further developed, could bring meaningful transformation in the areas of Agriculture, Health, and Electricity in Cameroon and Africa.

During the Hackathon, some key projects presented include:

-Using scrap CDs and wires to generate solar power.
-Using water to generate oxygen for patients in the hospitals.
-A Web-based platform for the sale and purchase of poultry goods.
-Using plastic waste to produce construction bricks.

These projects and many others were examined, not only for the competition, but with the goal of bringing meaningful change in our local communities when developed in the continent for the benefit of the people.

At COWED, we believe in the energy and creative power of young people in our communities. We also believe that the works of young people can sustain the continent if well-tailored and managed for the good of the people.

The Tic Summit Hackathon is in its 6th edition in Cameroon. The Winners of the regional Hackathons from each region of the country will take part in the upcoming National Hackathon in Yaoundé.



UN Sustainable Development Platform
Bitsvalley ILabs
Open Dreams
Doram
Let's talk Tech
Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network - CYPAN

12/03/2026

When young people come together to learn, they share diverse and innovative ideas that could drive positive impacts when they are given the opportunity.

At COWED, we strive to improve on the welfare of our communities through targeted empowerment of young people who could enable sustainable and meaning change in their communities in the future.

Join us to make the change we need in our local communities across Africa.


UN Sustainable Development Platform
UNICEF
Open Dreams

08/03/2026

Honouring the voices of women and recognising their contributions in our societies would foster a positive and sustainable result in our commitment to achieving equality in Africa.

Empowering women means empowering a family and community. Happy International Women's Day 2026.