Gender Empowerment and Development - GEED

01/04/2026

We had the honor of receiving the Yaoundé VI Delegate of Women’s Empowerment and the Family, who acknowledged and appreciated our ongoing efforts in combating gender-based violence within the community.

This visit culminated in the signing of a collaboration agreement to strengthen referral pathways, ensuring that survivors of violence can access timely and coordinated support services.

Together, we have committed to working hand in hand to implement impactful activities that will protect women, children, and families, while promoting safer and more peaceful communities.

This partnership reinforces our belief that sustainable change is only possible through strong collaboration and shared responsibility.

03/03/2026

International Women’s Day is more than flowers, hashtags, and celebration.

It is a day that is often warmly embraced by both men and women yet its true meaning is sometimes misunderstood.

Some men may wonder why women take this day so seriously, questioning whether it is about competition or comparison. Some women may also misunderstand it as a moment of superiority or unchecked power.

But that is not what this day represents.

International Women’s Day is rooted in one simple principle: equal rights and equal opportunities.

It is about ensuring that women have the same chance to participate, contribute, lead, create, and succeed in every sphere of life just as men do.

Equal opportunity does not mean guaranteed success. It means being given the chance to try. It means not being told “you cannot” before you have even begun. It means removing barriers, not reversing roles.

This day is not about competition between men and women.
It is about fairness.
It is about inclusion.
It is about dignity and mutual respect.

When women rise, communities rise. When opportunities are equal, societies thrive.

Let us understand the purpose.
Let us move beyond misconceptions.
Let us build a world where equality is not debated but practiced.

27/02/2026

In commemoration of the 41st Edition of International Women’s Day, Organised at the Divisional Delegation for Women empowerment and the Family (DPROFF),GeED proudly did an awareness creation activity for the women of Yaoundé VI Subdivision. The event brought together women from different neighborhoods, community leaders, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and was honored by the presence of the Divisional Officer for Yaoundé VI.
This important gathering focused on three key pillars affecting women and girls in our communities:
🔹 Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)
Participants were educated on the importance of age-appropriate and accurate information about reproductive health, consent, healthy relationships, and personal protection. The session emphasized that CSE empowers women and girls with knowledge to make informed decisions and protect themselves from abuse and exploitation.
🔹 Drug Abuse Prevention
The discussion highlighted the growing concern of substance abuse within families and communities. Women were sensitized on the dangers of drug abuse, its impact on youth behavior, domestic violence, and economic stability. They were encouraged to play an active role in prevention through parental guidance, community vigilance, and early intervention.
🔹 Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
The session addressed various forms of GBV, including physical, emotional, sexual, and economic violence. Women were reminded that violence is not culture, not tradition, and not acceptable under any circumstance. The importance of reporting cases, supporting survivors, and breaking the silence was strongly emphasized.
In her remarks, the Divisional Officer for Yaoundé VI commended GeED for its commitment to promoting the rights, safety, and dignity of women. Other CSOs present also reaffirmed their readiness to collaborate in strengthening community protection systems.
In return, the women of Yaoundé VI made a collective pledge:
• To stand united against all forms of violence.
• To denounce cases of abuse in their communities.
• To support survivors rather than stigmatize them.
• To educate their children on respect, equality, and responsible behavior.
• To become ambassadors of peace and change.
The event ended with a renewed sense of solidarity, empowerment, and shared responsibility. The 41st International Women’s Day celebration was not just a ceremony—it was a call to action.
Together, we can build safer homes, stronger families, and a violence-free community.

19/02/2026

Even in death, your presence and impact continue to echo.
You left a mark that time will never erase.

You embodied women’s leadership and meaningful participation in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and post-conflict recovery.

Your legacy lives on in every woman who rises to lead and in every community striving for peace and social cohesion.

Long live Tilder Kumichii Ndichia.

19/02/2026

GeED carried out a powerful community radio sensitization Bagangté to raise awareness about the growing dangers of drug abuse and school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) affecting children and young people.

During the program, listeners received clear information on the harmful physical, psychological, social, and educational consequences of substance abuse, as well as the different forms of violence that occur in and around schools. The discussion emphasized that prevention begins at home, in schools, and within the wider community.

Community members were called upon to take active roles by:
• Guiding and monitoring young people with care and open communication
• Reporting cases of abuse, violence, or drug exposure through safe channels
• Supporting survivors with empathy, confidentiality, and referral to services
• Promoting positive values, respectful relationships, and safe school environments

The sensitization reinforced a shared message: protecting children is everyone’s responsibility.
Together, the people of Bagangté can build a safer, healthier, and more hopeful future for every child.

17/02/2026

17/02/2026

Empowering Young Minds Through Awareness and Action

At Gender Empowerment and Development (GeED), we believe that informed young people become confident leaders and responsible change makers.

Through our sensitization sessions with pupils, students, and youths, we continue to create safe spaces where young people can learn, ask questions, and openly discuss real issues affecting their lives.

Our awareness sessions focus on three core thematic areas:

🔹 Comprehensive Sexuality Education : Providing accurate, age-appropriate information that helps young people understand their bodies, make informed decisions, resist peer pressure, and build healthy relationships grounded in respect and responsibility.

🔹 Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention : Equipping learners with knowledge about the dangers of substance use, strengthening their refusal skills, and promoting positive coping mechanisms that protect their health, future, and aspirations.

🔹 Prevention of School Related Gender Based Violence (SRGBV) : Promoting equality, dignity, and mutual respect in schools and communities while empowering students to recognize, prevent, and report all forms of violence, harassment, and abuse.

Our sessions are interactive, engaging, and youth-centered. Through discussions, practical examples, and participatory activities, students are encouraged to reflect, speak up, and commit to positive behavioral change.

When young people are informed, they are stronger.
When they are supported, they are safer.
When they are empowered, they transform their communities.

Together, we are building schools and communities where every child feels safe, respected, and valued. 💛

12/02/2026

She needs your advice. you Contributions can help this young girl to achieve her dreams of going through school and becoming that grat person which she wants to be. please advice in a comment below

My name is Nadia. I am 13 years old. I would like to share with you my problem
I find it hard to recognize my body as it changes. And now my classmates have started making fun of me. They call me mean names, and the boys always stare and comment on my body. This makes me very uncomfortable. I had to tell my mum to buy me a bigger uniform that covers my whole body. hoping they would stop looking at me.
I found out that boys pass notes around in class to exchange comments on my body and other girls’ bodies. They even rate us based on how we look – I have develop fat pimples on the face! This made me feel even more ashamed. I stopped going to physical education classes because I will have to wear shorts and they would make hurtful comments
What should I then do?

12/02/2026

My name is Nadia. I am 13 years old. I would like to share with you my problem
I find it hard to recognize my body as it changes. And now my classmates have started making fun of me. They call me mean names, and the boys always stare and comment on my body. This makes me very uncomfortable. I had to tell my mum to buy me a bigger uniform that covers my whole body. hoping they would stop looking at me.
I found out that boys pass notes around in class to exchange comments on my body and other girls’ bodies. They even rate us based on how we look – I have develop fat pimples on the face! This made me feel even more ashamed. I stopped going to physical education classes because I will have to wear shorts and they would make hurtful comments
What should I then do?

11/02/2026

🇨🇲 Youth Day – Empowering the Leaders of Today and Tomorrow

Today, as we commemorate Youth Day, we celebrate the strength, creativity, resilience, and limitless potential of young people across Cameroon.

Youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow they are the changemakers of today. In our schools, communities, and institutions, young people are shaping conversations around education, innovation, gender equality, peacebuilding, and social transformation.

At Gender Empowerment and Development (GeED), we believe that empowering youth means:
• Creating safe and inclusive learning environments
• Promoting comprehensive sexuality education
• Preventing drug abuse and violence
• Addressing School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV)
• Strengthening leadership, accountability, and civic responsibility

When young people are informed, protected, and supported, they become powerful agents of sustainable development.

This Youth Day, let us renew our collective commitment to:
✔️ Protect the rights of every child
✔️ Amplify youth voices
✔️ Invest in their education and wellbeing
✔️ Build a society where every young person can thrive without fear

To all young people: your dreams are valid, your voices matter, and your future is bright.

Happy Youth Day! 🇨🇲✨

09/02/2026

Youth Week in GBHS MONATELE: Choosing a Future Free from Drug Abuse

As we celebrate Youth Week in Cameroon, we are reminded that young people are the strength, hope, and future of our nation. Yet, many youths continue to face the growing challenge of drug abuse which affects their health, education, dreams, and communities.

This Youth Week is a call to action:
✔️ Choose life, purpose, and positive influence.
✔️ Say NO to drugs and YES to education, creativity, and opportunity.
✔️ Support friends who may be struggling and seek help without shame.

Families, schools, leaders, and communities must work together to create safe spaces, provide guidance, and empower young people with life skills and opportunities that protect them from substance abuse.

To every young person: your future is brighter than any temporary escape.
Let us rise, stay strong, and build a drug-free generation for a better Cameroon. 🇨🇲

06/02/2026

💔 Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) must end.

FGM is a harmful traditional practice rooted in ignorance and a lack of awareness of its devastating consequences. Behind the silence, many girls and women live with lifelong pain, hidden scars, and deep emotional trauma that can never be undone.

🚫 This is not culture.
🚫 This is not tradition.
🚫 This is a violation of human rights.

As a community, it is time to stand together with one voice and say NO to FGM. We must protect our girls, respect their dignity and rights, and promote a safe, healthy, and empowering environment where every girl can grow without fear.

🧡 Protect girls.
📢 Speak out.
✊ End FGM now.