Centre for Youth and Sustainable Development
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Health & Medicine
- Women
Location
Wonia Mavio mile 18mile 14 Lykoko, munyengeBuea, South-West Region 237Cameroon CameroonWebsite:
https://cysdcam.org
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Mission Statement
To drive lasting change by equipping communities especially youth, women, and children with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need for improved literacy, personal well-being, and economic self-sufficiency
Description
The Centre for Youth and Sustainable Development (CYSD) is a grassroots organization founded in 2019. We work in the crisis-affected northwest and southwest regions of Cameroon. Our mission is to support displaced and vulnerable communities especially children and youth with education, livelihood, and humanitarian aid.
The ongoing conflict has destroyed schools and health centers in many rural areas. Children aged 5 to 17 have no access to basic education. Most can't read or write, leading to high dropout rates. This has caused more teenage pregnancies, gender-based violence, and drug abuse among young people.
Girls and women suffer the most. In some places, they use grass to manage their menstrual cycle because they lack sanitary pads. Pregnant women have no access to antenatal care. Many give birth in unsafe, unhygienic conditions.
We address these challenges by building temporary learning spaces, training teachers, and distributing learning materials. We run youth clubs that educate teens about leadership, health, and their rights. We also support community farming and small businesses to reduce poverty.
At CYSD, we believe every child deserves to learn. Every woman deserves safe care. And every community deserves hope.
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(2025-05-04 12:12:29.0)
It was a pleasure volunteering with this organization. The mission is truly meaningful, and the team is passionate, supportive, and professional. I felt that my skills were valued, and I was given the opportunity to contribute to a project that has real social impact. Communication was smooth, expectations were clear, and the experience overall was very fulfilling. I would highly recommend this organization to anyone looking to make a difference through their time and talents.