UNCCD provisionally accredited Civil Society Organization & Organization in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations
Restoring Fragile Landscapes, Conserving Biodiversity and Sustaining Livelihoods! Sustainable Run for Development (SURUDEV) is a nonprofit, non-denominational, apolitical organization formed in 2007 and legally registered in 2010 with registration number 154/E.277/750/BAPP in conformity with law 90/053 of 19th December 1990 of the Republic of Cameroon. We are dedicated to transforming the poor environmental and agricultural landscapes to sustain livelihoods for the poor and underprivileged through community initiatives and active participation, while nurturing the traditional wisdom and facilitate progressive mindsets. Vision
We envision sustainable development of communities where everyone is aware of the environmental issues plaguing them and aware of the solutions, have guaranteed opportunities of sustainable development that enables them exercise their
rights to food, livelihood, education, health, peace, while enjoying a life free from economic hardship. Objectives
To alleviate poverty and strengthen livelihood of the poor and underprivileged communities through promoting sustainable agriculture, climate smart crops, entrepreneurship and agripreneurship, thereby ensuring food security, food sovereignty, nutritional security and income security;
To address and reduce ecological degradation through, conservation of biodiversity, waste management, promotion of renewable energy and, enhancing local climate adaptation methods through mass awareness campaigns, advocacy and research and , plantations of forest species
To address gender issues and empower women socially, economically and politically. To promote value based education and rights among children, youths, adults at family and community levels for universal development;
To increase awareness about health, sanitation and hygiene in general and STDs and HIV/AIDS in particular. Success Stories
Created since 2007 and legalized in 2010, SURUDEV has achieved several milestones
SURUDEV has successfully trained and supported some 150 farmers on sustainable agriculture (Agro forestry, composting, market gardening, permaculture) in the Bamenda highlands;
SURUDEV has successfully planted over 200,000 trees with farmers in the \Bamenda highlands in more than 40 hectares of land to improve soil health and improve poor agricultural landscapes;
We have successfully supported some 200 forest users ( Hunters, farmers, grazers) on alternative Sustainable livelihoods;
SURUDEV has also Successfully created a three hectare Sustainable bio-demonstration farm where some 50 people have already been given hands-on training and support to cultivate garlic, onion, okra, water melon and pepper
We have successfully protected some 10 water catchments with local councils and communities in the North West region of Cameroon
