Northwest Region
Our second base, in Bamenda. The Northwest Region faces development challenges for women and girls that closely mirror the Southwest, and our full programme operates there.
Bamenda
Regional capital and location of our Northwest base
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Programme pillars delivered across the region
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Community water points targeted for rehabilitation in year one
Regional context
Why we work here
The Northwest Region faces a development picture closely comparable to the Southwest: high poverty, limited access to social services, large displaced and host populations, many single-headed households and significant numbers of out-of-school girls.
Rural communities across the region are frequently distant from water points, health facilities and secondary schools. That distance is not a minor inconvenience — it determines whether a girl completes her education, whether a survivor of violence can reach medical care, and how many hours a day a woman spends collecting water rather than earning.
What this means in practice
- Rural water points that have fallen out of use for want of maintenance rather than because the source failed.
- Women farming land they do not own, without access to credit, storage or markets.
- Girls walking long and sometimes unsafe distances to reach a school.
- Communities where the nearest formal support service is hours away.
Our work here
Our programme pillars are coordinated here from Bamenda; activities delivered so far are reported on each programme page.
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Water, sanitation and hygiene
Rehabilitation of rural water points, handed to trained community WASH committees with a maintenance plan and parts route.
02
Girl-child education and protection
Bursaries and school materials, adolescent girls clubs and mentorship, with outreach to girls whose schooling has already ended.
03
Gender-based violence prevention and response
Community sensitisation, survivor support and referral pathways built with health facilities and legal aid providers before a crisis.
04
Women's livelihoods
Savings groups and agri-business support for rural women farmers, with financial literacy and market linkage.
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Environment and climate resilience
Reforestation with communities and school clubs, and climate-smart agriculture training for women farmers.
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Advocacy and community dialogue
Needs assessments, town halls and engagement with traditional authorities and local officials.
Our office
Bamenda
Northwest Regional Office
Bamenda, Northwest RegionCameroon
Get involved in the Northwest
We recruit staff and volunteers, and partner with schools, health facilities and local organisations across the region.
