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 (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.
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What Drives Us
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 and psychosocial support, training, WASH and education.
We also use sports, evidenced-based research and advocacy and sensitisation to achieve our objectives of promoting peace and sustainable development.
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1. What is the mission of the Network for Community Development?
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 and psychosocial support, training, WASH and education.
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 and hard-to-reach populations.
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
