We are thrilled to share the success of The Girl Charge Fellowship Program held in Bamenda, located in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. This initiative was not just a program: it was a powerful moment of community, connection, and hope for young girls navigating life in one of the most challenging regions in the country.

Through meaningful partnerships with Jania Ney, Susabe Mensiy, Girls for Change and Empowerment (GirlForce), and Agnes Njang, we were able to bring this vision to life. The fellowship specifically targeted girls between the ages of 15 and 24, offering them a safe and supportive space to share their stories, express themselves, and connect with others who understand their experiences.

Over the course of the program, the participants engaged in honest and heartfelt discussions about their lives, their struggles, and their dreams. It was a time of sharing and encouragement, made even more impactful by the presence of inspiring guest speakers such as Delia Ayoko, Blessing Lum, Mary Therese, Brendaline Monie, and Kenyaupli Lucien Ndimongang. These experts led transformative sessions on professional excellence, career and personal development, and community engagement, helping lay a strong foundation for the girls’ future ambitions.

This program was particularly crucial given the ongoing Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon. Bamenda, like many parts of the Northwest Region, has been deeply affected: lives have been lost, families displaced, and educational opportunities disrupted. Many girls have had to stop going to school, and the uncertainty has cast long shadows over their futures.

The message that was passed through “The Girl Charge” program was that satisfaction lies in giving and serving, value relationships and no matter what you have just “START” it will always be worth it. 

By the end of the program, we had reached a total of 124 girls. Each one left with a renewed sense of confidence, purpose, and possibility.

With 124 girls inspired and equipped, the ripple effect has only just begun.