Our vision in action
CADEF advances the rights, safety and opportunities of children, girls and women in Cameroon.
Locally rooted action. Accountable partnerships. Lasting community change.
Our programme pillars
Our work is organized around six connected areas:
- Education, ECD and Skills
- Child Protection, Safeguarding and Accountability
- Gender Equality, SRHR and Women’s Empowerment
- Health, Nutrition, WASH and Wellbeing
- Climate Action, Environment and Resilient Livelihoods
- Humanitarian Action and Community Resilience
How we work
We work with children, families, communities, schools, civil society and public institutions. Community knowledge and participation help shape practical responses to local priorities.
Children’s rights, safeguarding, inclusion and accountability guide our work and our partnerships. We share verified results only after they have been reviewed.
Connect with the Technical Hub
Learn about the CPHA National Technical Hub and its public support pathway.
Education, Early Childhood Development and Skills
Supporting opportunities for children and young people to learn, develop and build practical skills. This pillar brings together early childhood development, education and skills-related work.
Child Protection, Safeguarding and Social Accountability
Strengthening understanding and action around children’s safety and rights, safeguarding and community participation. The CPHA National Technical Hub provides a separate route for organisations and practitioners seeking technical support.
Gender Equality, SRHR and Women’s Empowerment
Addressing barriers that affect girls and women, with attention to participation, empowerment, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and dignity.
Health, Nutrition, WASH and Wellbeing
Connecting health and nutrition with water, sanitation, hygiene and wellbeing in community and humanitarian settings.
Climate Action, Environment and Resilient Livelihoods
Bringing together environmental education, climate action and livelihood-related work to support community resilience.
Humanitarian Action and Community Resilience
Working with communities and partners to respond to emergencies and support recovery and preparedness.
Projects and programmes
Explore individual projects and updates to understand their objectives, locations, partners and progress. Project information will distinguish current work from completed activities.