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27/08/2026

𝙀𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝. 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚

This past month alone, Cameroon has mourned lives lost to violence — women killed by the very partners who should have protected them, young people caught in unexplained attacks, communities shaken by raids they never saw coming. Behind every statistic is a family that will never be whole again.

Homicide is not "just another headline." It is a mother who won't come home, a friend whose name becomes a hashtag, a community left asking why. Silence and indifference only give violence room to grow.

We owe it to one another to speak up — to report danger before it becomes tragedy, to support survivors instead of shaming them, to demand real accountability from those meant to protect us, and to raise sons and daughters who choose respect over rage.

Let's be a community that protects life, not one that mourns it in silence.

💬 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵. 🤝 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. 📢 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦. ❤️ 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦.

19/08/2026

Celebrating Our Humanitarians — Especially You, FWID Family 💛

Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we pause to celebrate the people who make humanity visible in the hardest places — you.

To every humanitarian worker reading this: thank you. For the long field days. For the paperwork that never seems to end but always protects a child, a woman, a survivor, a family. For showing up in communities others overlook, and staying long after the cameras leave.

And to the incredible family — this one is especially for you. 🙏🏽

From the Safe Spaces in Limbe, to the GBV and anti-trafficking interventions on the ground, to every survivor referred, counselled, sheltered, and given a second chance at dignity — our work doesn't always make headlines, but it changes lives, one child, one woman, one family at a time.

This year's global theme, , reminds the world that those who protect others deserve protection too. So today, we're not just thanking you — we're honouring you.

To our CEO and the entire FWID team: your courage, compassion, and consistency inspire this organization and this region. Keep going. The world needs more of you.

Happy World Humanitarian Day. 🌍💪🏾

19/08/2026

The Story Behind World Humanitarian Day

Do You Know Why We Observe World Humanitarian Day?

On 19 August 2003, a bomb tore through the Canal Hotel in Baghdad — the UN's headquarters in Iraq. In an instant, 22 humanitarian workers were killed, among them Sérgio Vieira de Mello, a man who had spent decades of his life standing between vulnerable people and the worst of humanity.

The world was shaken. Five years later, in December 2008, the UN General Assembly made a promise: 19 August would forever be World Humanitarian Day — a day to remember those we lost, and to honour every person who still chooses to run toward crisis when everyone else runs away.

Every year since, the day carries a new theme, a new call to action. This year is no different — and the message is sharper than ever.

🔴 World Humanitarian Day 2026 Theme: "The time for concern is over. The time for consequence is now."

This year's campaign is a direct response to a painful reality: over 320 humanitarian workers were killed in 2025 alone — the second-highest toll ever recorded — and most were not international staff, but local heroes serving their own communities. is a call to governments, institutions, and every one of us to demand real protection for civilians and aid workers, not just sympathy.

Because behind every statistic is a nurse, a counsellor, a field officer, a driver — someone who chose to show up.

🕯️ Today, we remember. We honour. And we act.

31/07/2026

𝐅𝐖𝐈𝐃 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠

Fund for Women in Development (FWID) was opportuned to participate at the "National Consultation on Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Yaoundé (29–30 July 2026)", convened by the Ministry of Social Affairs with technical support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), alongside the Prime Minister's Office, the UN Resident Coordinator's Office, and fellow civil society organizations.

Together, we contributed to shaping Cameroon's first National Migration Policy — reaffirming our commitment to protecting women, children, and vulnerable migrants from trafficking and exploitation.

Government and civil society, united against trafficking. 🤝

We thank the Ministry of Social Affairs, IOM, UN and all partners for the opportunity to take part and for the rich exchange of experiences. 🙏

26/06/2026

09/06/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡.𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟.𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦unities.

Domestic servitude is child trafficking. It’s happening here, but most people miss it because it doesn’t look like kidnapping.

It starts with a promise. Someone offers to “sponsor” a struggling family’s child for school or training. Parents agree, hoping for a better future. But there’s no school. No skills. Only labor. Or school and training is accompanied with very hard labour causing the child to understand perform, or some other activities which is detrimental to the child's wellbeing.

This is what it looks like. A 10-year-old selling in bars at 11 PM instead of sleeping. Boys hawking goods during school hours in worn uniforms. Children who never smile, who flinch at sudden movements, whose eyes hold too much fear.

Their bodies tell the story. Scars from canes, burns, bruises not from play. They navigate traffic, dark alleys, and drunk adults alone.

This isn’t “helping out.” This is theft of childhood, safety, and dreams. It’s a crime.

Notice the child who’s always working, never learning. Notice the fear. Notice the wounds.

Suspect a child is being maltreated? Message this page immediately. Your voice could rescue them.

This is not “normal.” It’s a crime. Every child deserves a childhood.

04/06/2026

The mean more free time and less structure. That can increase risk, especially with the ongoing Anglophone crisis displacing families. Here’s what you can do:

1. Know where they are, always

- Set curfews: No child under 18 should be out after 7:00 PM without a trusted adult.

- Check-ins: If they visit friends or relatives, call every 2-3 hours. Know the address and phone number of every home they enter.

2. Talk openly and early

- Body safety rules: Teach kids proper names for body parts and that no one — relatives, neighbors, “uncles” — should touch their private parts.

- Secrets vs surprises: Explain that adults who ask them to “keep secrets” from parents are dangerous. Surprises are okay; secrets are not.

- Practice scripts: “I need to ask my mom first” or “No, I’m not comfortable.” Role-play it so they can say it under pressure.

3. Control their environment

- No unsupervised sleepovers with people you don’t know 100%. Holidays = more visitors. Verify every adult in that house.

- Limit one-on-one time: Kids shouldn’t be alone with older boys/men, drivers, househelps, or extended relatives behind closed doors.

- Watch for “grooming”: Gifts, money, special attention from adults, or offers to “help” with holiday errands are red flags.

4. Monitor online activity

- Devices in common areas: Phones, tablets, and computers stay in the living room after 8:00 PM.

- Check chats: Predators use WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok to contact kids. Know who’s messaging them.

- No sharing location/photos: Teach kids never to send pictures or meet someone they met online.

5. Build a safety network

- Safe adults: Name 3 trusted adults your child can call if they feel unsafe and can’t reach you.

- Neighbors & community: Tell a trusted neighbor your work schedule so they can watch if your child is home alone.

6. Notice behavior changes

- Red flags: Sudden fear of certain people, nightmares, bedwetting, withdrawal, sexual knowledge beyond their age, or unexplained gifts/money.

- Act fast: If you suspect abuse, believe your child. Get medical care and report to police or NGOs like immediately.

7. Be present, even when busy
- Holiday work hustle is real, but don’t leave kids with just anyone. If you must work late, organize trusted group care with other parents.
- Displaced families: If you’re hosting displaced children, treat them like your own. Abusers target kids who feel “they don’t belong.”

8. Model boundaries
Kids copy you. If you accept rides from strangers, let drunk relatives into your home late, or dismiss your own discomfort, they learn to ignore theirs.

: Abusers count on silence and unsupervised time. Your presence, questions, and rules are the strongest protection.

30/05/2026

29/05/2026

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MS. BOUL YVONNE MOKWE
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague, Ms. Boul Yvonne Mokwe, the Human Resource Officer of Fund for Women in Development (FWID).
Yvonne was a dedicated, hardworking, and compassionate member of our team whose commitment to the mission of FWID touched countless lives. As our Human Resource Officer, she served with professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering passion for supporting both staff and the communities we serve.
Her kindness, wisdom, and tireless dedication made her not only a valued colleague but also a cherished friend to many. Her contributions to FWID will remain an enduring part of our organization's journey, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with her.
During this difficult time, we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, loved ones, and everyone whose lives she impacted. We pray that they find strength, comfort, and peace in the memories they shared with her.
Yvonne's legacy of service, compassion, and commitment will continue to inspire us.
May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Management, Staff and CEO
Fund for Women in Development (FWID)
🕊️ Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

26/05/2026

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