Impuls'her Projects - Women's Entrepreneurship

As part of the partnership between LifeTime Projects and the Association for the Promotion of Literacy and Social Development (APADES) in Yaoundé, a training session on project management and fundraising was organized to strengthen the capacity of the local team.

The training brought together seven participants, including five APADES trainees and two experienced volunteers who wished to further develop their skills in designing and funding nonprofit projects.

Laura, a civic service volunteer with LifeTime Projects, helped facilitate the training alongside Yvette, a member of the local team. Together, they led several practical modules focused on key project management tools:

• the problem tree, used to identify and analyze the root causes of a problem
• the solution tree, which helps structure potential responses
• the logical framework, an essential tool for planning and structuring projects

Through these workshops, participants gained practical tools to structure, write, and present project proposals, particularly in the context of seeking funding. These skills are essential to strengthening the organization’s autonomy and its capacity to develop sustainable initiatives that serve local communities.

This training reflects the mutual exchange of skills that lies at the heart of the partnership between LifeTime Projects and APADES. It contributes to a broader approach focused on strengthening local capacities, supporting organizations that work to promote literacy and empower women.

The strong engagement and motivation of the participants created a positive and collaborative learning environment, reinforcing the foundation needed to develop future educational and social projects.

Thanks to the support of donors, initiatives like this help build long-term capacity within local organizations, improving access to education and supporting women’s empowerment in Yaoundé.

This year, LifeTime Projects and the Fundación Diseñando Sueños carried out numerous initiatives for children, women, and vulnerable individuals thanks to the commitment of volunteers.

Our civic service volunteers, Julie, Mathilda, and Elaia, implemented projects within partner centers.

Julie led art therapy workshops at Sagrado Corazón, Nuestra Casa, and CAM, promoting expression and motor skills among children and young people with disabilities.

Mathilda, in charge of communications, promoted our activities in the field while also participating in the art and educational workshops.

Elaia, in charge of fundraising and project monitoring, led the "Managing Emotions and Building Independent Living" program at the Niños con Valor Foundation with Cecilia, our local psychologist. This program supported nine teenage girls on their journey toward autonomy and self-discovery.

These initiatives empowered the young women to gain confidence and independence through a creative, human-centered, and educational approach.

Dedicated volunteers: Julianna supported the Niños con Valor center with daily living skills and baking workshops, while Pierre and Juliette led theater and mask-making workshops.

A lasting commitment in Bolivia. In 2025, our work continued to promote autonomy, inclusion, and creativity.

Thank you to all the volunteers, partners, and donors for your commitment and trust.