In the crisis region of Cameroon, the importance of fatherhood in the life of a boy child cannot be overstated. Amidst the challenges and uncertainties of the region, fathers play a critical role in providing stability, guidance, and support to…
Within the conflict zone of Cameroon, vulnerable boys and men often have limited economic empowerment opportunities. During our intervention Drug abuse prevention campaign in the North West Region, lots of substance addict shared their stories with us. We discovered that…
Men and young men remain the primary victims of recorded protection incidents, representing between 85 per cent and 95 per cent of those exposed to torture or inhuman treatment, theft, extortion, arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention. Too afraid of…
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for our webinar commemorating the International Day of the Boy Child under the topic “Improving Boys’ Health and Well-Being.” Your active participation and engagement were instrumental in making this event…
Educating boys about puberty and menstruation aims to aid in the reduction of menstrual stigma and negative attitudes about menstruation. We educate adolescent boys to increase their knowledge about puberty and foster a more supportive environment for menstruating girls in…
Creating safe corners that encourage open dialogue, challenge harmful stereotypes and promote gender equality can help mitigate the negative impacts of toxic masculinity and foster healthier outcomes for men and boys. Through our BoysEngage activities, we create safe corners to…
Men and boys need to acquire knowledge about body changes and personal hygiene during puberty and adolescence; and what to expect versus the experiences of girls. This strikes a balance to allow males to also feel confident in their bodies.…
Join us in honouring the International Day of the Boy Child with a special webinar hosted by the Mike Yanou Foundation in collaboration with The Boy-Child Initiative. This pivotal event is scheduled for Saturday, May 18th, 2024, from 8 PM…
No one should be left behind!! Mike Yanou Foundation argues that widows are a significant and often neglected group in society, who face many challenges and barriers, but also have the potential to contribute to community development and humanitarianism. According…
The Executive Director of the Mike Yanou Foundation had the opportunity to be one of the speakers at the African Widows submit. Her contributions were enormous as she proposed possible solutions to help widows in Cameroon, especially in the conflict…