Since 2018
Promoting Peace and Sustainable Development
ABOUT OUR WORK
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 through the provision of mental health psychosocial support, training in income generating activities, re-enrol children f displaced families in vocation and technical schools in host communities. We promote responsible citizenship through preventing of hate speech and mis/disinformation and we promote sports for peace.
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What Drives Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to change the mindset of people who see young people as either victims or perpetrators of violence. As youths, we also contribute to promoting peace and sustainable development in several ways. We provide the answers to some of the challenges of young people, we re-orientate, coach and mentor young people to be active and responsible leaders, citizens and professionals. We use training, sports, evidenced-based research and advocacy, sensitisation, mental health and psychosocial support to achieve our objectives of promoting peace and sustainable development.
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Our FAQs
1. What is the mission of the Network for Community Development?
Our mission is to promote peace and sustainable development by changing the perception of young people from being seen as victims or perpetrators of violence to active, responsible leaders. We achieve this through training, sports, research, advocacy, mental health support, and more.
2. How does NECOD support internally displaced persons?
We support internally displaced persons by providing mental health and psychosocial support, training in income-generating activities, and re-enrolling children from displaced families in vocational and technical schools in host communities.
3. What are NECOD's key areas of intervention?
Our key areas of intervention include Democracy and Governance, Justice and Rule of Law, Psychosocial Recovery, and Economic Recovery. We focus on capacity building, prison rehabilitation and reintegration, mental health awareness, and supporting livelihoods for displaced persons.
4. Where is NECOD legally recognized and active?
NECOD is a youth-centered organization legally recognized in Cameroon since 2018. We are active in promoting peace and sustainable development, addressing youth radicalization, and supporting vulnerable populations within the region.
5. How can I get involved with NECOD?
You can get involved with NECOD by becoming a volunteer, subscribing to our newsletter, or supporting our initiatives through donations and partnerships. Visit our “Get Involved” page for more details.
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Meet Our Team
Besong Bawack Mallet
Founder and Coordinator
Atem Akonjang Austine Kechen
Co-Founder
Jarvis Kou Ndong
Projects Officer
