Impuls'her Projects - Women's Entrepreneurship

Building on the success of our Impuls’Her program in Cameroon, which has already supported the socio-economic empowerment of hundreds of women through literacy and professional training, we are now preparing to launch the next phase of the project, focusing on indigenous women and youth in the Campo Ma’an region.

This new stage, implemented in partnership with our trusted local organization APADES, aims to combine functional literacy, financial management, and sustainable resource use to promote both community empowerment and biodiversity conservation.

The project will work with 50 Bagyeli and Bakola indigenous women and youth, helping them to develop a cooperative structure around the sustainable value chain of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). Participants will receive training in literacy, financial management, and entrepreneurship, alongside technical support for the collection, processing, and marketing of NTFPs. They will also take part in community agroforestry activities to help restore 10 hectares of degraded ecosystems within the Campo Ma’an landscape.

Through this integrated approach, Impuls’Her continues to empower women as leaders in both conservation and local development.

As our partnership with APADES deepens, we are excited to take this next step together, building on what we’ve achieved so far, and paving the way for even greater change across Cameroon.

Links:

• Project Page

Since 2016, LifeTime Projects has been committed to promoting literacy for women in Cameroon through its Impuls’Her program. In April 2025, this mission took a major step forward with a new partnership with APADES (Association for the Promotion of Literacy and Social Development), combining local expertise and international volunteer support.

• The Need:

In Cameroon, despite progress on gender equality, significant disparities remain. In areas around Yaoundé, many women (particularly in rural or disadvantaged communities) face early marriage, unplanned pregnancies, and premature school dropout, leading to limited access to education and employment.

• Our Solution:

The program offers literacy workshops designed to strengthen basic reading, writing, and life skills. These sessions provide women with tools to achieve greater personal autonomy and improve their chances of social and professional inclusion.

• The Partnership with APADES:

APADES brings deep knowledge in community development and functional literacy and provides essential cultural and language support, especially for women who speak only local dialects, while LifeTime Projects contributes international volunteers and project management support. Together, we run community-centered workshops that build capacity among women and local stakeholders alike.

Impact:
Through this collaboration, women in vulnerable situations gain vital skills and self-confidence. The ripple effects extend beyond individual learners, strengthening families, promoting gender equity, and creating more resilient communities.

We thank all our partners and volunteers for their dedication to advancing literacy and gender equality in Cameroon.

Links:

• Project Page