Network for Community Development
We use training, sports, evidence-based research and advocacy, sensitisation, mental health and psychosocial support, and storytelling to achieve our objectives of promoting peace and transforming local communities.
About Us
About NECOD
We are a youth-centred organisation legally recognised in Cameroon since 2018 with objectives of contributing to addressing the drivers of youth radicalisation and violent extremism in Cameroon. We promote the rehabilitation and reintegration of young people in prison and in juvenile centres. We support internally displaced persons (IDPs) through, sports and recreational activities, mental health and psychosocial support, training in income generating activities, re-enrolment of children of displaced families in vocation schools, and WASH interventions.
We also promote responsible citizenship through preventing hate speech and mis/disinformation.
OUR CORE VALUES
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Inclusion: Ensure our project and program activities are accessible to everyone including women, girls, and marginalized groups.
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Empowerment: Building local leadership, ownership and peer‐trainer models for sustainability
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Integrity: Be transparent, accountable, and ethical in all our interventions.
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Collaboration: Working closely with stakeholders and communities through equitable partnerships.
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Innovation: Applying evidence‐based and adaptive methodologies to address evolving challenges in communities we serve.
ABOUT US
What We Do
OUR MISSION
To empower young people in Cameroon by addressing the root causes of radicalisation and violent extremism, promoting rehabilitation and reintegration of incarcerated youth, and supporting internally displaced persons through mental health services, training, WASH and education.
OUR VISION
To see a peaceful and inclusive society where all young people, including those affected by conflict, displacement, and incarceration, have access to opportunities for personal growth, social reintegration, and economic self-sufficiency.
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Featured Post
Inner Peace Championship for Inmates
We have officially launched the Inner Peace sports championship as part of the Innovative Abilities for Harmony (#IA4H) Project in the Kumba Principal Prison. As a youth-centred peacebuilding organisation, we fully understand that sports can play a crucial role in the...
NECOD Launches 2024 Annual Report
We are proud to share highlights from an impactful year of empowering young people, supporting displaced communities, and promoting peace and resilience across Cameroon. Our 2024 Annual Report showcases milestones in inmate rehabilitation through vocational training,...
The Network for Community Development is proud to share the successful implementation of our Psychosocial Support Services at Kumba Principal Prison. From November 2024 to February 2025, 56 inmates (36 males, 20 females, aged 18-55) received both group and individual...
This championship involved 6 teams such as Empathy FC, Friendship FC, Visionaries FC, Humanity FC, Integrity FC and Courage FC. After three weeks of show of talent, Visionaries FC and Empathy FC progressed to the finals and Empathy FC was crowned Inner Peace...
Skill Building for Inmates in Kumba Prison
As part of the key activities of the Innovative Abilities for Harmony (#IA4H) project, 39 inmates are currently undergoing an intensive theoretical and practical training on three selected marketable skills in the Kumba Principal Prison. Selected Skills Liquid Soap...
Innovative Abilities for Harmony (#IA4H) Project
Project Summary #IA4H Innovative Abilities for Harmony Project promotes peace and harmony among prisoners through skill-building, sports and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support. Project pilot phase takes place in Kumba principal prison involving inmates between 15...
