Education and Health for All Foundation

29/08/2026

Across Cameroon, girls are learning, leading, researching, innovating and challenging expectations. Yet too many still encounter barriers that determine whether they enter school, remain there, thrive, transition into higher education, participate in STEM and technology, or have the opportunity to lead.

In January 2027, we are creating a national space to move this conversation from challenges to evidence, solutions and action.

We are pleased to announce the Cameroon National Conference on Girls’ and Women’s Education (CNGWE 2027), taking place from 28–30 January 2027 in Cameroon.

Under the theme:

“Empowering Every Girl: Innovation, Equity and Leadership for Cameroon’s Future,”

CNGWE 2027 will bring together girls and young women, researchers, educators, policymakers, government institutions, universities, health professionals, civil society organizations, innovators, development partners and the private sector.

Our central question is simple but important:

What works, why does it work, and how can Cameroon strengthen and scale it?

Across three days, we will explore girls’ education and leadership; STEM, AI and digital transformation; women and health education and research; inclusive education; higher education and research; entrepreneurship and economic empowerment; climate and sustainability; policy and social justice; teacher education; arts and media; youth leadership; and careers and future skills.

But this will not only be a space for discussion.

CNGWE 2027 will feature research presentations, policy dialogue, innovation showcases, a Girls’ Innovation Challenge, Girls in AI & Digital Innovation Challenge, National Girls’ Debate, Teachers’ Innovation Showcase, Mentorship Café, Health & Well-being Hub, Career & Opportunity Fair, exhibitions and networking opportunities.

We are therefore calling on researchers, teachers, students, practitioners and innovators to prepare to submit their work; organizations to partner with us; and everyone committed to the future of girls and women in Cameroon to join this national conversation.

Because when we invest in her education, we do more than transform one life.

We invest in Cameroon’s future.

📅 28–30 January 2027
📍 Cameroon — Venue to be announced
📞 679 643 020 | 675 930 662

Jointly organized by FAWE Cameroon, Education and Health for All Foundation (EHAF), and the Cameroon Fulbright TEA Alumni Association (CAFTAL).

CNGWE 2027 — Research. Innovation. Equity. Leadership. Action.

22/08/2026

Remember to apply

21/08/2026

🍎 Teacher Well-being Tip #2: Celebrate the Small Wins

Not every success in the classroom comes with applause. Sometimes, it is a learner finally understanding, participating, or simply saying, “I understand now.”

Teachers, notice these moments. They matter, and so does the work you do every day. 💚

Healthy Teachers. Stronger Classrooms. Brighter Futures.

06/08/2026

Applications are open for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University, one of the world's leading universities.

This prestigious, fully funded scholarship is seeking exceptional African graduates who are ready to become the next generation of leaders and changemakers. If you are passionate about solving some of Africa's biggest challenges through:

Nutrition, Public Health, Public Policy, Sustainable Agriculture, ... then this opportunity is for you.

The application deadline is August 20th, 2026. Beat the deadline by applying early!

To apply, go to https://www.mcgill.ca/mastercardfdn-scholars/

At Open Dreams, we have seen time and again that opportunities change lives, but only for those who apply extensively. Remember: It Pays to Apply.

Tag a friend who should not miss this opportunity. Share this post to help someone too achieve their dreams.

06/08/2026

🍎 Teacher Well-being Tip #1

You cannot pour from an empty cup.

Teachers spend their days supporting, encouraging, and inspiring others. But to continue making a difference, they also need time to rest and recharge.

Today, take a few moments just for yourself. Whether it’s a short walk, a quiet cup of tea, reading a book, or simply taking a deep breath, remember that caring for yourself is not a luxury—it’s part of being an effective educator.

At EHAF, we believe that healthy teachers build stronger classrooms and brighter futures.

What’s one thing you do to take care of your well-being after a busy school day? Share in the comments.

02/08/2026

Join EHAF as a Regional Coordinator (Volunteer Position)

Are you passionate about education, health, youth empowerment, and community development? The Education and Health for All Foundation (EHAF) is expanding its presence across Cameroon and is seeking dedicated Volunteer Regional Coordinators to lead our work in each of the country’s 10 regions.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, build leadership experience, coordinate community initiatives, and be part of a growing movement committed to transforming lives through education, health, inclusion, and sustainable development.

📍 Position: Volunteer Regional Coordinator
📅 Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
📧 Apply by sending your CV and a one-page motivation letter to: [email protected]

If you’re ready to lead change in your region, we’d love to hear from you.

Please share this opportunity with someone who may be interested.

16/06/2026

Happy Day of the African Child 2026.

Today, we celebrate the resilience, potential, and dreams of every African child. As we commemorate this important day, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and healthy environment.

This year’s theme, “Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Every Child in Africa,” reminds us that access to clean water and proper sanitation is not a privilege but a fundamental right that supports education, health, dignity, and a brighter future.

Together, let us work towards an Africa where every child can reach their full potential.

10/05/2026

Excellence Has a Price

Excellence is not a gift placed gently in your hands. It is a price you choose to pay every day.

It is showing up when you are tired.
It is trying again after failure has laughed in your face.
It is falling, wiping your tears, gathering your strength, and rising with a wiser heart.

Excellence is not perfection. It is discipline. It is consistency. It is the courage to keep becoming better, even when no one is watching. It is doing ordinary things with extraordinary commitment.

In Genesis 49:4, Jacob looked at Reuben and said, “Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel.” That statement carries a deep lesson. Talent is not enough. Strength is not enough. Position is not enough. Without discipline, stability, and self-control, a person may carry great potential but still fail to rise into greatness.

Excellence requires inner order. It demands that your ability and your character walk together. Sometimes ability and character collide. You may have the gift, the knowledge, the exposure, and the opportunity, but if your character cannot sustain the weight of your calling, you may not be chosen. Not because you are not gifted, but because what is in your hands may be destroyed by what is not yet built within you.

A person of understanding carries an excellent spirit. Excellence begins in the mind before it is seen in action. It requires building your mental structure, training your thoughts, strengthening your values, and refusing to live carelessly. You cannot produce excellence with a scattered mind, an unstable heart, or an undisciplined life.

Each one of us carries a hidden treasure. There is something unique in your personality, your story, your gifts, your voice, and your way of seeing the world. Excellence is learning to discover that treasure, refine it, and use it to find your space. You do not need to copy everyone. You need to become the best version of who you were created to be.

Excellence is for those who make choices, and not just any choices, but the right choices. The choice to be disciplined. The choice to learn. The choice to rise again. The choice to stay humble. The choice to prepare in private before the world sees you in public.

It is only a matter of time. When you keep doing what you do with commitment, grace, wisdom, and consistency, the world will locate you. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.

So at every stage of your life, do what you do so well that you cannot be ignored. Serve with excellence. Speak with excellence. Work with excellence. Lead with excellence. Love with excellence. Even when no one claps, keep building. Even when no one notices, keep becoming.

Some days, excellence looks like confidence. Other days, it looks like silent endurance. Sometimes, it is not applause, awards, or recognition. Sometimes, it is simply refusing to give up.

To be excellent is to understand that growth demands sacrifice. It asks for time, patience, focus, humility, and resilience. It asks you to learn, unlearn, and begin again.

So each day, I choose excellence. Not because the journey is easy, but because the person I am becoming is worth the price.

01/05/2026

15/04/2026

Designing inclusive, interactive lessons is no longer about having the most resources.it’s about using the right tools with intention.

I had the opportunity to present on how educators can leverage ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Canva to design engaging, adaptive, and learner-centered lessons. From generating differentiated content to creating visually rich materials, these tools are opening new pathways for inclusive teaching.

A key highlight was exploring how smart glasses can support visually impaired learners in the classroom, enabling real-time audio support, object recognition, and greater independence in navigating learning spaces. This is where technology moves beyond convenience and becomes a tool for equity.

Inclusive education is not a future goal, it is a present responsibility. And with the right blend of AI and assistive technology, we can design classrooms where every learner is seen, supported, and empowered.