Gender

After weeks of uncertainty caused by political instability, some young people of Bangem came together on October 30, 2025, to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child under the theme “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being.” Organized by Visionary Care Foundation (VCF Cameroon), the event brought together 40 young participants — 25 girls and 15 boys — for a day of learning, reflection, and empowerment. Through interactive discussions on leadership, menstrual hygiene, and gender equality, participants explored what it truly means to build inclusive and respectful communities. Girls left the event inspired to lead and learn, boys pledged to become allies for equality, and community leaders reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the rights of every child. With the distribution of educational kits and renewed partnerships, the celebration became a powerful reminder that investing in girls means investing in the future of our communities.

VCF Cameroon’s Adolescent Club held a sensitization session at Bangem District Hospital Maternity, urging young mothers to talk openly with children about safety, be cautious about caregivers, and register births to protect children’s rights.

VCF Cameroon hosted a campfire dialogue with women, using storytelling to address Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) risks and spark community-led prevention and empowerment.