About US (CYD)
Cameroon Youths in Development (CYD)
is a youth-led organization that tackles obstacles preventing individuals and communities from meeting their needs.
Our approach to development is holistic and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We root our actions in research, community collaboration, and environmental consciousness.
As young people ourselves, we do not limit our actions to youth alone – we strive to impact everyone in the community.
We are changing the old narrative that “young people are the leaders of tomorrow” by leading change today.
Instead of complaining about problems, we take action to transform lives and communities.
The Cameroon Youths in Development was founded by Elvis Ayafor after identifying himself in most of the challenges facing young people and communities in Cameroon, which includes: education, poverty, and lack of development opportunities. In 2019, he was privileged to be part of the cohort of students doing undergraduate program in Communication and Development Studies from the University of Bamenda where he took the opportunity of a rich program needed for community transformation and some of his classmates with like minds to form a team of young people that were eager to use what they learn from the classroom to transform their communities.
- Our Vision
We work to empower underprivileged people and underserved communities, helping them adapt holistically to a rapidly changing world in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Empower Communities
Building capacity in underprivileged people and underserved communities to meet their needs.
Support Education
Providing learning opportunities and resources for children and youth across Cameroon.
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We work to empower underprivileged people and underserved communities, helping them adapt holistically to a rapidly changing world in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Meet Our
Team
Ayafor Elvis
CEO
Shafe Bana
Talent coach and logistics planner
Arian Drobloas
Volunteer
Jara Klintof
Volunteer
Our Programs
MyTalent MySkill MyJob
This initiative aims at identifying talent in young people and skillfully transforming them through training and coaching into jobs. The vision of this initiative is for young people to create jobs for themselves and others and not for job seekers.
Agriculture for Poverty Reduction
We have been working supporting farmers in different communities involved in pig rearing and poultry farming. This initiative also works to support crop production in partnership with the Agric-student Association. Through this partnership, we provide births, piglets, seedlings and continuous education to farmers on poultry farming, pig rearing and crop productivity.
Education for All
This initiative is focused on providing educational materials to underprivileged children in different communities around Cameroon which includes: tuition, books, bags and text books.
CYD Scholarships
These scholarships are provided to outstanding students from form 1 to final year university graduating students who are outstanding especially in science and technological advancement. These scholarships are provided ones a year and in different terms to Cameroonian students studying abroad with intentions to return home and develop their communities
Study Abroad initiatives
This initiative facilitates admission of Cameroonian students who intend to study abroad and also provides immigration counseling based on the laws of the country they intend to study in.
Our valuable Community
Awesome Testimonies
Charity is the voluntary act of giving help, typically in the form of money, time, or resources, to those in need. Charitable organizations aim to solve social, environmental, and economic challenges by addressing issues like poverty
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