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Cho ngafor Empowerment and development association (CNEDA)
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Cho Ngafor Empowerment and Development Association (CNEDA) is a community-driven nonprofit organization committed to empowering people and strengthening communities through practical, sustainable and locally led solutions. Founded in Cameroon in 2012, our work has evolved from grassroots community support into a broader approach connecting education, women’s empowerment, menstrual health and hygiene, skills development, economic opportunity and community development. We believe lasting development happens when communities are not merely recipients of assistance but active participants in identifying challenges, designing solutions and creating their own futures…
Our Story — A Legacy of Education, A Commitment to Empowerment
CNEDA was inspired by the legacy of Mr. Cho Martin Ngafor, a dedicated educator who believed that every child deserved access to education, regardless of financial circumstances. He transformed his family dining room into a classroom, teaching children whose families could not afford school fees.
Following his passing, his commitment inspired the establishment of the Cho Ngafor Foundation in 2012, which formally opened its doors to the wider community in 2014 and has since evolved into CNEDA – Cho Ngafor Empowerment and Development Association.
From one dining room to many communities, the principle remains the same: when people are given knowledge, opportunity and support, they can build stronger futures for themselves and their communities.
Our Focus Areas.
CNEDA works at the intersection of education, gender equality, health, economic empowerment and sustainable community development. We focus particularly on women, girls, children and young people, while working with communities to address the barriers that limit opportunity, dignity and sustainable development.
Women, Girls & Youth Education
We work to expand access to education, practical skills and capacity-building opportunities for children and young people, particularly those facing social and economic barriers. Our approach goes beyond access to school: we equip young people with confidence and support them gain skills they need to pursue opportunities and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Our focus: Education access • Scholarships & learning support • Capacity building • Digital & practical skills
Women’s Empowerment, Health & Dignity
We advance the health, dignity and economic independence of women and girls by addressing barriers that affect their ability to learn, work and participate fully in society. Our programmes combine menstrual health and hygiene, health education, practical skills, livelihoods and women’s leadership to create pathways from vulnerability to greater independence.
Our focus: Menstrual Health & Hygiene • SRHR education • Skills development • Livelihoods • Financial empowerment • Women’s leadership • Dignity & well-being
Sustainable Development, girls and Women’s Empowerment
We partner with communities to identify priorities and develop practical, inclusive and sustainable solutions that improve everyday life. Our work addresses essential needs such as safe water, sanitation, hygiene, renewable energy, community safety and local infrastructure, while strengthening community participation and ownership.
Our focus: WASH • Community resilience • Local participation
OUR VALUES
Our work with women, girls, children, young people and communities is guided by values that shape our decisions, partnerships and the way we serve
Accountability
Respect
inclusion
Dignity
DIGNITY — We recognize the worth of every person and support their right to live, learn and grow with dignity.
INCLUSION — We create opportunities for people to participate, particularly those who are underserved or too often left behind.
ACCOUNTABILITY — We work responsibly and transparently, remaining accountable to the communities we serve, our partners and supporters.
RESPECT — We listen, value different perspectives and work alongside communities as partners in creating lasting change.
Our courses — our projects
Our Team
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Those shopping decision on our project
CNEDA TEAM
The make sure our objectives are met
OUR VOLUNTEERS
Meet the group of People who help us daily
our Partners
Join Our Mission, Stand with women and girls
Together, we can advance dignity, health, education and economic opportunity, empowering women and girls to shape their futures and strengthen their communities.
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+23768149960 / +41797129052
Our locations: Bamenda – Swiss