Network for Community Development · Cameroon
Peace and resilience start with young people.
NECOD is a youth-focused association in Cameroon that equips young people, works on the roots of radicalisation and violent extremism, supports the rehabilitation of incarcerated youth and supports displaced people.
Registered association
Registry ID
1001/G37/C84/VOLIISASC
Legally recognised in Cameroon since 2018, per NECOD.
- Country
- Cameroon
- info@necod.org
- Website
- necod.org
Who we are
A youth-focused association, recognised in Cameroon since 2018
Network for Community Development (NECOD) is a youth-focused association, legally recognised in Cameroon since 2018. We believe young people deserve the tools, the support and the space to shape a peaceful future for themselves and their communities.
Our commitments
- Dignity
We treat every person we work with as a person first, whatever their circumstances. - Participation
We aim to involve young people in shaping the activities that are meant for them. - Peace
We choose dialogue, learning and shared activity over division.
Based on NECOD's own public statements.
See what we doWhat we do
Four areas of work, one focus on young people
Our work falls into four areas. Each starts from the same idea: young people, and the communities around them, have strengths to build on.
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Equipping young people
Training and leadership opportunities that help young people build skills, confidence and self-reliance.
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Peace and prevention
Sensitisation, sports and research that address the roots of radicalisation and violent extremism.
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Rehabilitation
Support for the rehabilitation of incarcerated young people, with respect for their dignity.
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Support for displaced people
Mental health and psychosocial support, training, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and education for internally displaced people.
How we work
Five methods, shared across every area
We combine these methods according to who we work with and what they need.
Training
Skills, leadership and self-reliance, learned together.
Sports
Shared play and friendly competition that bring people together.
Research and advocacy
Evidence-based research that informs what we speak up for.
Sensitisation
Awareness-raising within communities, in plain language.
Mental health and psychosocial support
Care for emotional wellbeing, offered alongside other activities.
Recent work
Recent activities, as reported by NECOD
Three activities NECOD has reported in its public posts. The dates and figures below are NECOD's own.
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As reported by NECOD
56
people in detention supported
Psychosocial support at Kumba Principal Prison
Psychosocial support delivered at Kumba Principal Prison, in the South-West Region.
November 2024 to February 2025 · reported March 2025
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As reported by NECOD
#IA4H
Innovative Abilities for Harmony
“Inner Peace” sports championship
A sports championship held in the same prison, under NECOD's Innovative Abilities for Harmony (#IA4H) project.
Kumba Principal Prison · #IA4H project
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As reported by NECOD
30
displaced young people, aged 15 to 30
Leadership bootcamp in Yaoundé
A bootcamp covering leadership, entrepreneurship and self-reliance.
Launched November 2025
Dates and figures are NECOD's own, taken from its public posts. They describe activities, not guaranteed outcomes.
Who we serve
Who NECOD works with
Our work centres on young people, and on people whose lives have been disrupted by displacement or detention.
Young people who want skills, leadership experience and a voice in their communities.
- Training, leadership and self-reliance
- Sports and shared activity
- Sensitisation and research on the roots of radicalisation and violent extremism
People who have had to leave their homes, and people held in prison, including young people. We aim to meet them with respect, care and practical support.
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Training and education
- Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for displaced people
- Support for the rehabilitation of incarcerated youth
Get involved
Walk alongside young people
Whether you represent an organisation, want to support our work or simply have a question, you are welcome to write to us. We will tell you what is possible.
- Partner with usOrganisations and groups that share our focus on young people, peace and resilience are welcome to introduce themselves.
- Support our workIf you would like to contribute time, skills or resources, ask us what would be useful.
- Ask a questionWant to know more about NECOD or its work? Send us your question and we will answer.
Contact
Write to us
Tell us who you are and how you would like to connect. Your message will open in your email app, addressed to the NECOD inbox.
info@necod.orgAssociation details
- Association
- Network for Community Development (NECOD)
- Country
- Cameroon
- Registry ID
- 1001/G37/C84/VOLIISASC
- info@necod.org
- Website
- necod.org