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Brief Background

The Cameroonian Association for Community Outreach Initiative (CACOI) with head office in Bonduma-Buea is a woman and youths centered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in the year 2010 by some benevolent citizens who were concerned with the plight of communities most particularly the fight against HIV/AIDS and other related diseases. CACOI’s priorities are women, youths, minority groups, most-at-risks populations and Persons living with HIV/AIDS and also those affected by HIV/AIDS with focus on Community Health Promotion, Prevention, Care and Humanitarian Work.
  • Our Vision
  • Our Mission
  • Our Core Values
  • Our Objectives

To transform women and youths into positive and virtuous people who realize their dreams and prepare them to confront the challenges they face to be Agents of development and practitioners of the Goodwill of Life. Also to build a healthy and resilient communities. We seek a world of hope and equal access to healthcare services. And to promote community participation and involvement in health care for sustainable development. And also, to promote and improve the quality of life for families in underserved communities by creating awareness and advocacy, mentor-ship and community engagements.

To identify and work with the impoverished, weaker and vulnerable sections of the society to find solutions to the challenges threatening their lives in the field of health, education and environment with the ultimate aim of establishing an aware, responsible and developed society based upon equality, fraternity and social justice. Ensuring sustainable and holistic development with emphasis on human rights, and a culture of social service via creating synergy and building strategic partnership with the Government, NGOs(non-governmental organizations),INGOs(international non-governmental organizations),SHGs(self-help groups), CBOs(community based organizations),CIGs(Common initiative groups)and various national and international organizations by planning appropriate downstream and upstream interventions.

  • Integrity – Upholding honesty, transparency, and strong moral principles in all actions and decisions.
  • Accountability – Taking responsibility for actions, decisions, and their impact while ensuring transparency and trustworthiness.
  • Equality – Treating all individuals with fairness and respect, ensuring inclusivity and non-discrimination in all engagements.
  • Ethics – Adhering to high standards of moral and professional conduct in interactions and decision-making.
  • Personal Growth – Encouraging continuous learning, development, and self-improvement for individuals to reach their full potential.
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  • To identify and work with the impoverished, weak and vulnerable sections of the society to find solutions to the challenges threatening their lives in the field of health, education and environment.
  • Community Health Promotion and Prevention through sensitization and awareness creation
  • Psychological support for the ageing, physically challenged and persons living with HIV/AIDS and other related diseases
  • Awareness on diabetes and hypertension
  • Poverty alleviation via capacity building programs
  • Youths and women empowerment through capacity building programs
  • Promotion of entrepreneurship
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Thematic Areas

Our organization is committed to addressing critical societal challenges through targeted programs and initiatives. Below are our key thematic areas and a detailed description of the activities under each focus area.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

We actively promote community health through awareness campaigns, screenings, and support services aimed at preventing and managing prevalent health conditions.

Our key interventions include:

  • Community Health Awareness & Sensitization: Conducting public education campaigns on general health, disease prevention, and wellness.
    Screenings and Testing: Providing free HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Diabetes screenings to facilitate early detection and treatment.
  • Psychological Support & Counseling: Offering mental health support services, including one-on-one and group counseling for individuals affected by chronic illnesses and other psychological challenges.
  • Community-Led Monitoring (CLM): Engaging local communities in monitoring healthcare service delivery to ensure quality and accessibility.
  • Menstrual Health Education: Organizing workshops and sensitization sessions on menstrual hygiene and reproductive health.
  • Surveys & Research: Conducting community health surveys to assess needs, identify gaps, and guide program implementation.
  • Free Distribution of Essential Health Supplies: Providing condoms, lubricants, Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials, and sanitary pads to promote sexual health and hygiene.

Our efforts include:

  • Awareness Campaigns: Conducting community outreach programs to educate individuals on the dangers of GBV, gender equality, and women’s rights.
  • Capacity Building Workshops: Training community members, health workers, and law enforcement officers on how to prevent, recognize, and respond to GBV cases.
  • Referrals and Support Services: Connecting survivors to medical, legal, and psychological support services.
  • Reporting and Case Follow-Up: Assisting victims in reporting cases of rape and domestic violence while ensuring due process is followed in seeking justice.

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response

We are dedicated to combating gender-based violence by raising awareness, providing support to survivors, and advocating for justice.

  • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
  • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

We promote sexual and reproductive health and rights by providing education and safe spaces for discussions. Our activities include:

  • SRHR Education: Conducting educational sessions on sexual and reproductive health, contraception, safe sex practices, and rights.
  • Focus Group Discussions (FGDs): Facilitating small group discussions on key SRHR issues to foster community dialogue and reduce stigma.
  • Advocacy for SRHR: Engaging policymakers and stakeholders to improve access to SRHR services and protect reproductive rights.

Access to clean water and sanitation is essential for public health. Our WASH programs focus on:

  • Hygiene and Sanitation Education: Conducting community training sessions on personal hygiene, sanitation, and proper waste management.
  • Safe Water Provision: Installing water purification systems and constructing water treatment tanks to provide communities with clean drinking water.
  • Construction of Sanitary Facilities: Building toilets, handwashing stations, and other hygiene infrastructure in underserved areas.
  • Distribution of Menstrual Hygiene Products: Providing sanitary pads and other hygiene products to schoolgirls and women in need.
  • Community Engagement for Disease Prevention: Raising awareness on the importance of hygiene to prevent waterborne diseases such as cholera and diarrhea.
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Activities

  • Peer education
  • Interpersonal communication(IPC)
  • Mass animations
  • Focus groups discussions
  • Community outreach programs(Sensitization, screenings,free distribution of materials)
  • Weekly texts bundle
  • Life skills coaching
  • Networking and streamlining
  • Designs and formulates projects to empower women and youths
  • Organization of seminars and focus groups discussions for population at risk
  • Platform of Exchange and Mentoring for the Youths
  • Supporting Youth Entrepreneurial Projects in all the Sectors
  • Health surveys
  • Humanitarian Work
  • Menstrual Health
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