YES Alumni Cameroon

10/04/2026

Are you a young leader in Yaounde ready to make an impact in your community?

Apply now for “Freedom250: Youth Leadership and Innovation for Community Impact”, a unique workshop bringing together motivated youth to explore leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the use of technology for community impact.

📍 U.S. Embassy Yaounde (American Center)
📅 April 23, 2026
👥 Only 30 participants will be selected

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/Gg3DBeyK1SiBcm7n9
Deadline: April 18, 2026.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and lead change.



U.S. Embassy Yaounde
U.S. Exchange Programs Alumni Network Cameroon

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Last week, Cameroon YES Alumni successfully hosted the webinar “Speak to be Selected: Public Speaking Skills for Scholarships & Interviews.” The session empowered high school and university students with practical communication and interview skills inspired by U.S. exchange and scholarship experiences. Through real-life insights from YES alumni, participants learned how to speak with confidence, structure strong interview answers, and overcome nervousness in high-stakes interviews. This initiative reflects our continued commitment to giving back and using our YES experience to create positive change in our communities.



Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
iearn-usa
U.S. Embassy Yaounde
U.S. Exchange Programs Alumni Network Cameroon
JL Consulting
Baseline Orators Network

22/01/2026

Do interviews make you nervous?
Do you struggle to structure your responses?

Register for this free webinar to learn practical public speaking and interview communication skills and increase your confidence and competitiveness for scholarships, exchange programs, and job interviews.

🗓 Date: January 31, 2026
⏰Time: 2:00PM to 4:00PM (Cameroon time)
📍 Platform: Zoom

📌 Limited slots available!
👉 Register now: https://forms.gle/LF6WoXCvaQmkDe17A

09/09/2025

09/09/2025

From September 1 to 6, 2025, YES alumna Tompet Jessica and her team successfully implemented the "Digital Hope" Program in Yaounde, bringing together 30 orphans and IDPs aged 15 and above for a transformative week of tech and leadership training. They received practical sessions on leadership, Microsoft tools, cryptography, and coding.

Over the course of one week, participants not only gained valuable skills, but also received mentorship and technical guidance from our incredible partners, TechGirls Cameroon and My African Womanhood.

A big THANK YOU to the dedicated facilitators, partners, and volunteers who made this journey possible.


U.S. Department of State
Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
American Councils for International Education
U.S. Embassy Yaounde
iearn-usa
U.S. Exchange Programs Alumni Network Cameroon
myafricanwomanhood

03/09/2025

From September 1st to 6th, 30 orphans and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Yaoundé are taking part in the Digital Hope Program, a one-week tech and leadership training program designed to empower them with digital skills and leadership abilities.
The program started with sessions on Microsoft Office tools, under the guidance of YES alumni, TechGirl alumni and My African Womanhood.


Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
U.S. Embassy Yaounde
iearn-usa
U.S. Exchange Programs Alumni Network Cameroon

28/08/2025

Are you a young person passionate about building peace in your community? The Youth for Peace program aims to empower youth with skills in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, leadership, and digital peace advocacy.
Join us for workshops and dialogues in Buea and Yaounde and become part of a national Youth Peace Ambassadors Network.
Register through this link before September 5th, 2025. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnSlp9YiOwoDpQepDw4jIY5LsrX2rqqgck6VVWu6VInDf_KQ/viewform?usp=dialog



Youth Exchange and Study (YES) U.S. Department of State iearn-usa Baseline Orators Network U.S. Embassy Yaounde U.S. Exchange Programs Alumni Network Cameroon American Councils for International Education

16/08/2025

We are proud to announce that 3 K-L YES Cameroon students have safely arrived in the United States. They will be spending an academic year with their host families, learning, sharing, and representing Cameroon through the YES Program.
Let's wish them a year full of growth and unforgettable experiences.


U.S. Department of State
Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
American Councils for International Education
iearn-usa
U.S. Embassy Yaounde

10/01/2025

Exciting news! Applications for both the YES Alumni Grants (project-based grants, up to $3,000) and the winter cycle of the Professional Development Grants (up to $250) open on January 15! Ready to bring your project ideas to life or take your professional development to the next level? Sign up now to get guidance from alumni peer grants advisors and direct notifications for upcoming information sessions:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/alumni-grants

Also, if you haven't heard, now have their own dedicated Instagram and pages! Follow on IG .alumni and FB at "Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program - Alumni"