YOUTH ANCHOR CAMEROON (YAC) is a youth-led nonprofit organization, based in Douala Cameroon that aims at informing, involving and empowering Cameroonian youths to be agents of change in their communities
YAC catalogs and helps young people examine what factors limit their potential for independence, achievement, leadership and meaningful contribution to nation building and national development. Y
AC’s programs not only give voice to the youths, it provides the nation with insights into their unique and universal challenges. Tackling issues like decision making, leadership, unemployment/entrepreneurship, crime, gender inequality, YAC bravely serves up the societal and political norms that oppress and limit Cameroonian youths, empowers them to break the culture of silence, unite, challenge the status quo, move beyond barriers and create solutions. YAC specializes in community collaboration which supports the capacity building of youths. Our programs utilize a strength and change-centered approach which draws upon community resource to meet the needs of families, youths and children
VISION
YAC envision a Cameroon where youths are informed, empowered and can make a difference no matter where they sit on the socio-economic scale―a Cameroon where young people are freely given the opportunity to take part in decision making, state leadership and nation building. MISSION
• Commitment- inspire
• Responsibility- establish goals
• Possibility- expand perspectives
• Support- exclusive creativity and developmental ideas
YAC believes young people have unique insights, experiences and recommendations that can make decision making more effective. Our mission is therefore to develop the abilities of young people, create and access opportunities that improve their lives and communities and also ensure that young people are influencing policy decisions that affect their lives and help to realize their rights.
