Hope Foundation

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Hope Foundation is both a Cameroonian and German registered NGO, involved in humanitarian work in Cameroon and awareness raising projects in Germany

Since its founding in 2001, Hope Foundation has been concerned with addressing issues of poverty, health and social work in rural areas of Africa. We hope for the betterment of people, communities and groups where self-help, intelligence, love and creativity bring a positive change. Our primary goal ...

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Since its founding in 2001, Hope Foundation has been concerned with addressing issues of poverty, health and social work in rural areas of Africa. We hope for the betterment of people, communities and groups where self-help, intelligence, love and creativity bring a positive change. Our primary goal is the promotion of community development and the alleviation of poverty in rural and impoverished areas of Cameroon. A number of awareness and cultural projects are also carried out within Germany. 

Situated in West Central Africa, Cameroon is rich in geographical and cultural diversity. The population is almost evenly divided between urban and rural dwellers. Comparatively, Cameroonians enjoy relatively high political and social stability. Nevertheless, large numbers of Cameroonians still live in poverty as subsistence farmers. In 2001, unemployment was estimated to be around 30%, and in 2009, it was estimated that about a third of the population was living below the international poverty threshold of US$1.25 a day.

Our goals include;

  1. Ensuring the access to education on healthcare and basic human rights to individuals in Africa and Europe.
  2. Promoting intercultural understanding and civic initiatives
  3. Supporting underprivileged groups and communities with food, clothing, education and shelter 
  4. Developing food security and implementing modern agricultural methods
  5. Organizing volunteer work camps and internships where local and international recruits engage in community projects. 
Volunteers can choose to participate in either our short-term or long-term projects. Short-term projects can last from one to three months, while long-term projects can last up to a year. No special skills, previous experience, or knowledge is required. However, we do emphasize that volunteers should bring a high level of motivation and a strong desire to learn to both the organization and the projects they participate in. This being said, Hope Foundation has a strong commitment to sustainability, especially in our volunteering programs. This is not a vacation, and this is definitely not tourism. Volunteers are expected to adhere to our standards of professionalism and work ethic during their stay with us. Our volunteers deserve to know that their work is valued and appreciated within the community and that they are truly making a difference. 

Hope Foundation is primarily involved in humanitarian activities aimed at improving the standards of living for underprivileged Cameroonians. Our aid projects span across various fields including education, health, water and sanitation, child care, human rights, environment, women's empowerment as well as providing assistance to discriminated and disadvantaged community groups such as people with disabilities, street children, and orphans. 


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Gerald Bobga

Gesprochene Sprachen: Englisch