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02/03/2026

SUVAR 2026 HAS WRAPPED UP!

The Survivor Voices Against R**e (SUVAR) 2026 Conference in Limbe was a powerful space of learning, healing, and collaboration. Over three days (21st to 24th February), survivors and changemakers came together to share stories, support one another, and build practical strategies to prevent r**e and advance gender justice.

From heartfelt conversations to group projects and seed funding opportunities, every moment reminded us that real change starts when courage meets community.

🙏 Thank you to all participants, facilitators, partners, and to us, Rescue Women Cameroon (REWOCAM), for creating this brave space and inspiring movement toward healing, dignity, and impact.

Together we rise. Together we act. ✨

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year, esteemed followers, funders, friends, family and all loved ones!

07/12/2025

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐞, 𝐒𝐔𝐕𝐀𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Rescue Women Cameroon is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 6th edition of Survivor Voices Against R**e (SUVAR). The 2026 convening will take place from 21st to 24th February 2026 in Limbe.

SUVAR brings together 30 r**e survivors and community changemakers in a safe and homely space for storytelling, trauma healing and collective strategizing on how to fight r**e in our communities. For four days, participants live together and share everything. They bond, cook together, cry when they must, laugh when they can and leave with renewed strength, clarity and hope. Many describe SUVAR as the moment their healing journey truly began.

As part of this program, REWOCAM provides 1000 US dollars in seed funding (approx. 500,000frs CFA), with an opportunity for repeat funding each year, to support survivor led community projects that raise awareness and inspire action against r**e.

𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲:

Applicants must fall under any of these categories:

1. 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬: Women who have experienced r**e at least once in their lifetime.

2. 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Individuals willing to share the r**e story of a loved one who cannot tell it themselves.

3. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: Community actors who are committed to supporting the design and implementation of impactful survivor led projects.

If you believe in the power of stories, healing and collective action, this space is for you.

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uF6EP7U0nrINFvGO7E9gA-aoWHVf6d4c-l1VC8adodQ/

You can also find the application link in the comment section!

Deadline for application is 30th January 2026.

[𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈].

Dear Applicant, Rescue Women Cameroon (REWOCAM) will be organizing the 6th edition of SUVAR, a three day conference titled "Survivor Voices Against R**e (SUVAR): The Power of Our Voices!" This gathering will bring together 30 women who are determined to break barriers, stand tall, and use their voic...

02/12/2025

The second round of REWOCAM’s 2025 survivor led funding is already inspiring powerful action, and Team Yaoundé, known as the Resilient Ladies, has stepped forward with an impactful start.

Their first outreach under this new phase focused on Preventing Household Sexual Assault, and it took place on a symbolic date, December 1 which is World AIDS Day. This made their message of protection, awareness and safety even more meaningful.

During their session at St John Academy of Excellence, the team engaged 350 students including 115 boys and 235 girls, along with 20 teachers. They held honest conversations about consent, grooming, abuse, safe reporting pathways and the role each young person plays in protecting themselves and others at home. They reminded the students that their bodies belong to them and that silence protects abusers, not victims.

What stood out was the openness of the students and the support from their teachers. The Resilient Ladies brought energy, courage and empathy to the room, and their message landed with clarity and strength. When survivors lead awareness efforts, the conversations become real and unforgettable.

With only 1000 dollars per round, Team Yaoundé is showing how knowledge can change hearts, attitudes and behaviour. We are proud of the Resilient Ladies for the boldness they bring to the fight against r**e in Yaounde. Their work is proof that change begins with the courage to speak and the commitment to educate.

02/12/2025

As REWOCAM continues the second-round of 2025 funding for survivor led community projects, another Team Kumba is widening its impact with a thoughtful and community centered initiative. The team is currently working with five hospitals and health centers across Kumba through a project titled Expectant Mothers Against R**e. Their goal is to take conversations about prevention, protection and mitigation of r**e to the very heart of family life.

By meeting expectant mothers during antenatal visits, the team is opening a safe space for women to learn how to protect themselves and their children, how to recognise early warning signs and how to respond when abuse happens. These discussions are shaping informed families and stronger communities.

To support women practically, Team Kumba offers the Joy Basket. Each Joy Basket contains an emergency delivery kit, the essential items every woman in Cameroon must carry to the labour room. Many women who cannot afford this kit end up choosing home delivery, a choice that increases maternal and neonatal mortality and raises the risk of mother to child transmission of HIV. For vulnerable expectant mothers, receiving this kit is more than a gift, it is safety, dignity and a chance for a healthier birth.

With only 1000 dollars per round, Team Kumba is creating real change, touching households, improving knowledge and offering hope. We are proud of their effort, their dedication and the difference they continue to make in Kumba.

24/11/2025

As REWOCAM continues the second-round of 2025 funding for survivor led community projects, the Disability Voices Against R**e team in Kumba, led by Lilian Dibo Foundation, is already amplifying powerful messages across media platforms to protect and support survivors.

With just 1000 dollars per round, this team is making their voice impossible to ignore. Through radio, television, social media and newspapers, they are educating communities about the dangers of r**e, guiding families on how to break the silence, and raising awareness on how to protect children living with disabilities from abuse. Their work also centers on supporting survivors and pushing for justice, especially for those living with disabilities who often face double invisibility. Team Kumba, under Lilian Dibo Foundation, is also receiving funding for the third time.

This is meaningful advocacy driven by a disability led organization that understands the realities on the ground. We are proud of their commitment and the impact they continue to create in Kumba and beyond.

24/11/2025

As REWOCAM rolls out the second round of 2025 funding for survivor led community projects, Team Safe Haven Yaoundé is already on the ground breaking stigma, correcting misconceptions, changing harmful narratives and offering care and support to r**e survivors in the city.

What inspires us most is how much this team accomplishes with just 1000 dollars per round. With this modest support, they mobilize communities, hold awareness sessions, engage leaders, create safe spaces for survivors and follow up with care that brings real comfort and confidence to those who need it most. They stretch every franc with intentionality and impact.

This is the third time Team Safe Haven Yaoundé is receiving funding from REWOCAM and partners, and we remain deeply proud of the strong, consistent and meaningful work they continue to deliver in their community.

24/11/2025

Yesterday marked the start of the second phase of our Girls Leadership Development Program, "I Believe In Me (IBIM)" and my heart is full.

We are bringing back 50 girls from the 200 we trained last year and watching the first 25 of them walk into that room yesterday with confidence and excitement reminded me why leadership development is so powerful.

We began by revisiting the lessons we covered last year, refreshing their memories and grounding them again in the values, skills and vision that shaped their first journey with us. What moved me the most was listening to them speak boldly about what they have achieved so far.

These same girls once created vision boards with quiet dreams, and now they stand firm, explaining how they are working step by step to make those dreams real. As we dive deep into "Life Mapping" from next week, which is the core of this next round, I believe we are on to a good start.

This is the kind of growth that cannot be hidden. When girls are given the space, tools and encouragement to believe in themselves, something remarkable happens. Their voices strengthen, their dreams expand, their confidence deepens and their sense of purpose becomes sharper. Leadership is not something these girls are waiting to grow into one day. They are already living it in the choices they make, the risks they take and the goals they pursue.

Seeing their progress is a reminder that investing in girls is far more than a program, it is a long-term transformation that touches families and communities. I am grateful to witness their journey and eager to see how far they will go in this new phase.

12/11/2025

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 – 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧 (𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐌)!

If you live in Kumba, or planning to relocate to Kumba, this opportunity is for you!

Are you passionate about gender equality, community empowerment, and creating a world free from violence against women and girls? Do you want to contribute your time, skills, or voice to a movement that is changing lives across Cameroon?

Rescue Women – Cameroon (REWOCAM) is inviting passionate individuals to join our volunteer team. We are a women-led, survivor-founded organization working to promote the rights, safety, and empowerment of women, girls, and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.

Our head office is located in Kumba, Meme Division, but our work reaches communities across Cameroon. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds who share our vision of a society where every woman and girl can live with dignity, freedom, and hope.

At REWOCAM, volunteering is not just about filling a position, it’s about growing together in service. New volunteers are first introduced to our work through general assignments, and as they gain experience, they are matched with specific roles based on their interests, strengths, and commitment.

Why volunteer with REWOCAM?

Be part of a survivor-led movement driving real social change

Gain hands-on experience in gender advocacy, community mobilization, and organizational work

Learn, grow, and build leadership skills in a supportive environment

Receive a Certificate of Volunteer Service at the end of your engagement

If you believe in equality, justice, and the power of community, we would love to have you on board.

To join us:
Send a short motivation note and CV to [email protected] or [email protected]. You can send a WhatsApp message to +237 670209114

You may want to visit our office. We are located opposite Ebako Dibo street entrance, Kumba town (Former Reference Pharmacy building).

Together, let’s build a Cameroon where every woman and girl is safe, valued, and free to thrive.

06/11/2025

We are proud to share a moment of great joy and inspiration within the REWOCAM family. Our Executive Director, Dr. Nakinti Besumbu Nofuru, has successfully defended her PhD in Applied Linguistics, specializing in Gender, Discourse, and Language, from the University of Bamenda.

This remarkable achievement is the result of years of dedication, perseverance, and passion for research on gender, language, and social transformation. Her doctoral work, titled Breaking the Silence: An Analysis of Discourses Surrounding Female R**e Survivors in Cameroon, is not only groundbreaking in the academic field but also deeply connected to REWOCAM’s mission to end sexual and gender-based violence.

Dr. Nakinti’s journey embodies the power of resilience, the pursuit of knowledge, and the unwavering commitment to justice for women and girls. Her success is a reflection of what REWOCAM stands for, empowerment through education, advocacy, and courage.

She will officially be hooded this December, marking the final celebration of this extraordinary academic journey.

We celebrate this incredible milestone with pride and gratitude. Congratulations, Dr. Nakinti! Your success inspires us all to keep breaking barriers and leading with purpose.