Leadership & Governance
Women's Light Foundation is governed by its members through a General Assembly, led by an elected Bureau, and advised by a voluntary Board of Advisors — the structure required of a registered association under Cameroonian law.
As a community-based association registered under Law No. 90/053 of 19 December 1990, Women's Light Foundation is accountable first to its members and to the communities it serves. Our governance is deliberately simple and transparent: decisions of consequence are taken by the General Assembly, day-to-day leadership rests with an elected Bureau, and independent expertise is provided by a voluntary Board of Advisors.
How decisions are made
- The General Assembly is the supreme decision-making body, composed of all registered members. It meets at least once each year, approves the accounts, and elects the Bureau.
- The Bureau, or Executive Committee, is elected by the General Assembly and is responsible for leadership between assemblies. It comprises the President, Vice-President, Secretary-General, Treasurer and Advisors.
- The Board of Advisors is a voluntary body of legal, financial, gender and development experts who guide strategic direction without holding executive authority.
- Management staff lead the seven thematic pillars and report to the President.
The Bureau (Executive Committee)
Elected by the General Assembly and responsible for the leadership of the association.
Ngong Sonedita Nyeah
Founder and President
Known as VeryDarkWoman
Ngong Sonedita Nyeah is a Cameroonian social entrepreneur, women's rights advocate, community leader and digital storyteller, known online as VeryDarkWoman.
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Buea, alongside professional training in hair installation and nail technology. The community work she was already leading became Women's Light Foundation, established in 2025.
As President she provides strategic leadership and oversees programmes, partnerships, advocacy, fundraising, community outreach and project implementation alongside a volunteer-driven team.
Tanyi Nkongho Bradon Besong
Vice-President
Supports the President in the leadership of the association and deputises in her absence.
Leads the Foundation's international and diaspora engagement, building the partnerships and support networks that extend our reach beyond Cameroon.
Dr. Ngalle Jonas M.
Treasurer
Custodian of the Foundation's funds and accounts, responsible to the General Assembly for the integrity of financial records.
Oversees financial reporting, supports the preparation of budgets and audits, and ensures that donor funds are accounted for transparently.
Our team
The people delivering programmes alongside the communities we serve.
Programme and field team
Programmes
Our field team delivers awareness sessions, school support, skills workshops and community campaigns across the Northwest and Southwest Regions.
Community volunteers
Volunteers
Volunteers are central to how we work. Every volunteer is briefed on safeguarding and PSEA, assigned a named supervisor, and supported to take on real responsibility.
Join our team
We recruit staff, volunteers and interns across all seven programme pillars.
