Centre for Youth and Sustainable Development
Cause Area
Location
Wonia Mavio mile 18 Buea, South-West Region 237 Cameroon
Cameroon
Active Opportunities (3)
Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
At the Center for Youth and Sustainable Development (CYSD), we are working on several projects to improve the lives of children and vulnerable communities in Cameroon. To further expand our impact and improve our outreach, we are seeking a dedicated and creative volunteer to help us redesign our WordPress website. Our website is crucial for raising awareness, sharing our work, and engaging with our supporters. However, we believe it can better reflect the breadth of our activities and engage visitors more effectively. That’s where we need your help! We are looking for someone who: Has experience with WordPress design and development Can improve user experience and create a more engaging and informative platform Has a passion for non-profit work and community development Can commit a few hours a week to assist with this redesign. Your contribution will directly support our efforts to provide education, humanitarian services, and development programs to displaced and vulnerable children in hard-to-reach areas of Cameroon. If you are interested or know someone who might be, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can enhance our online presence and make a greater impact. Please feel free to reach out to us if you would like to volunteer or learn more about this opportunity. Thank you for considering this request and for your continued support of CYSD’s mission.
Date Posted: 2024-10-09
Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
At the Center for Youth and Sustainable Development (CYSD), we are in the process of launching an exciting new online platform aimed at empowering girls through IT education. The platform will provide an accessible space for girls to register and start learning IT, and we are looking for volunteers to help develop self-study content for the students. We are currently seeking volunteers with expertise in Computer Fundamentals to help create engaging and easy-to-understand learning materials. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an initiative that will directly impact the future of girls interested in pursuing careers in IT. We are looking for individuals who: Have knowledge in computer fundamentals, including basic hardware, software, operating systems, and networks Can develop educational content in a simple, structured format that encourages self-paced learning Have a passion for teaching and empowering young women in the field of technology Can commit a few hours per week to develop this content Your work will play a pivotal role in providing girls with foundational IT skills, helping them build confidence and knowledge to succeed in the digital world. If you are interested in volunteering or know someone who might be, please reach out to us at [email/contact information]. Together, we can create a brighter future for girls in IT. Thank you for considering this request and for your continued support of CYSD’s mission
Date Posted: 2024-10-09
2024-10-23
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2024-12-23
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Virtual Opportunity
About Us The Centre for Youth and Sustainable Development (CYSD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged communities in Cameroon. We’re on a mission to empower women, girls, and youth by providing them with free access to IT and vocational training. Our latest project is the development of an online training platform, and we need volunteer developers to make this a reality. What You’ll Do As a volunteer developer, you will: Work on building a learning platform that provides free IT and vocational training Collaborate with a team of developers, designers, and community leaders Contribute to both frontend and backend development using the following tech stack: Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS, Material-UI Backend: Spring Boot Database: PostgreSQL, Redis (caching) Hosting: AWS Other Tools: Docker, GitHub, Jenkins for DevOps Help with coding, testing, and deploying features on the platform Participate in weekly (1-2) team meetings to discuss progress and next steps Provide input on technology decisions and platform design Who We’re Looking For We welcome developers of all experience levels. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a coding enthusiast eager to grow, we want you to join our team. Ideal candidates should be: Passionate about making a positive social impact Open to working in a collaborative, flexible, and remote environment Familiar with or willing to learn technologies such as React, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, and Azure Committed to volunteering a few hours each week Why Volunteer with Us? Flexibility: Work on your own schedule with minimal meetings (1-2 per week) Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience with modern technologies Impact: Directly contribute to improving the lives of underserved communities in Cameroon Network: Join a global team of volunteers passionate about tech and social change How to Apply If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume or LinkedIn profile to info@cysdcam.org or reach out via WhatsApp at +237 6 74 67 92 98.
Date Posted: 2024-10-23
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Our mission is that of nurturing Minds and shaping the Future for community regeneration and transformation. Within this mission, we operate and run several programmes ranging from Education, Social and Economic Development, Gender-based violence, environmental conservation, Community health education and others.
Description
The goal of CYSD is to break the cycle of educational inequality by tackling the root cause of high dropout rates in secondary schools, particularly concerning insufficient reading proficiency among primary school children in the Munyenge community. Additionally, our organization is committed to enhancing the living conditions of vulnerable populations, including orphans, street children, internally displaced children due to the ongoing conflict in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon, youth, individuals grappling with substance abuse, teenagers, women, and sex workers in both rural and urban settings.
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