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Our Vision
Nurturing prosperous communities with functional families
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SwedenMental Health Advocacy and Awareness
Mental Health Advocacy and Awareness intervention aim promoting health and wellbeing through to combat drug abuse within schools and communities in Cameroon. It addresses substance misuse, a pressing issue affecting youth, by promoting awareness, seminars and advocacy. Through this intervention, we reach out to survivors of addiction with mental health psychosocial support services. We also hold community conversations to talk about the ills of substance abuse within our communities and best practices to reduce substance abuse.
Child Protection and Empowerment
The Mike Yanou Foundation is committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being of every child. We work to protect children from abuse, exploitation, and neglect by creating safe environments both at home and in the community. Through awareness campaigns, capacity-building for caregivers and parents, and partnerships with local stakeholders, we ensure that children’s voices are heard and their rights upheld. Our empowerment programs focus on equipping children, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds, with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to advocate for themselves and make positive life choices. At the same time, we empower their parents and caregivers to provide nurturing, protective, and supportive environments. By fostering resilience and inclusion, we help children and families thrive and become active, responsible members of their communities.
Parenting and Networking Forum
Our Parenting and Networking Forum serves as a vital platform supporting parents, caregivers—including single mothers—and communities facing challenging circumstances in raising children. It fosters connection, experience-sharing, and advice exchange to navigate unstable environments such as dysfunctional homes, conflict, or economic hardship. Through collaborative networking with diverse stakeholders, the forum promotes best practices that strengthen family growth and resilience while enhancing access to critical support services. Importantly, these initiatives include tailored training for persons with disabilities and provide clinical counseling and psychosocial support specifically engaging single mothers and caregivers, ensuring no one is left behind. Additionally, we organize inclusive fatherhood conferences and training programs designed to equip fathers and father figures with effective caregiving skills.
HeForShe Movement
The HeForShe movement at the Mike Yanou Foundation embodies a global call for solidarity, inviting boys and men in Cameroon to stand alongside girls and women in advancing gender equality. We believe that true progress requires the active involvement of all genders in dismantling harmful norms, promoting shared responsibility, and building communities rooted in respect and justice. Through school-based dialogues, community outreach, mentorship programs, and psychosocial support services, we engage young people, particularly boys and men, as allies in addressing critical social issues such as gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, toxic masculinity, and harmful stereotypes. Our HeForShe-inspired initiatives encourage reflection, empathy, and positive behaviour change. We foster safe spaces where young people learn the values of equality, consent, mental well-being, and nonviolence. These actions contribute to a broader movement that not only reduces gender-based harm but also nurtures healthier families, more inclusive leadership, and thriving communities.
GBV Response and Prevention
The Mike Yanou Foundation implements inclusive projects that promote dignity, equality, and well-being across communities. We normalize menstrual health conversations while educating and supporting women, girls, and persons with disabilities by distributing menstrual kits and dignity supplies. We raise awareness on widows’ rights and advocate for their well-being, challenge harmful practices, and provide equitable access to psychosocial support and GBV prevention resources for persons with disabilities. Our drug-free schools and communities programs focus on preventing substance misuse among youth through education and peer leadership. Additionally, we offer mental health and psychosocial support to survivors of violence and addiction, ensuring marginalized groups receive the care they need to thrive. Throughout our work, we actively engage men and boys to become allies in promoting respect, gender equality, and positive social change
Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights
At the Mike Yanou Foundation, we recognize Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) as fundamental to the well-being and empowerment of individuals and communities. Our programs strive to ensure that everyone especially adolescents and marginalized groups—has access to comprehensive information, quality healthcare services, and the autonomy to make informed decisions about their bodies and reproductive health. We implement community education, youth-friendly services, and advocacy initiatives that address issues such as family planning, menstrual health, gender-based violence prevention, and HIV/AIDS awareness. By fostering an environment of respect, equity, and inclusivity, we empower individuals to exercise their rights safely and confidently, contributing to healthier families and stronger communities
Our Mission
We provide comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support to improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities, ensuring no one is left behind. We inspire, engage, and empower boys and men as allies in advancing gender equality and building safer, more equitable communities for all.
Raising Boys. Uplifting Girls. Strengthening Communities.
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Our Goal
Our goal is to strengthen families and communities by addressing pressing psychosocial and socio-economic challenges, including substance misuse, gender-based violence, absentee parenting, and youth unemployment. We achieve this by empowering young people to become positive role models, foster meaningful partnerships, and lead inclusive change for a better future
Our Core Values
Compassionate
We act responsibly towards our colleagues, partners, beneficiaries, our society and those who don’t share the same opinion with
Courage
We are committed to bold objectives, take initiative, learn from our mistakes and see change as an opportunity.
Trust
We say what we mean, and we acknowledge and take responsibility for our actions, products, decisions and policies.
Recent Activities
Understanding Disability: Beyond Impairment to Inclusive Solutions
Celebrating the Day of the Boychild and Menstrual Hgyiene Day
International Day of the Boychild Kumbo, NorthWest Region
Meet Our Team
Meet our Beautiful team
Nicholine Musi
Executive Director
Asang Doris
Finance and Administrative Officer
Konyu Carlson
Programs Manager
Owen Pascaline
Gender and Livelihood Officer