Providing HIV services to 20,000 Cameroonian youth

Introduction

Thanks to your generous support through GlobalGiving, Education Fights AIDS (EFA) Cameroon continues to bring hope to vulnerable children and families affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, and HIV/AIDS. Your donations make it possible for us to expand access to education for orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs), strengthen community-based HIV prevention and care, and build resilience through youth-centered initiatives.

Every gift you make is changing lives—helping children stay in school, protecting them from the risks of poverty, and giving them the chance to dream of a brighter future.

Activities Carried Out

This quarter, we focused on ensuring that children most at risk could continue their education despite the challenges they face.

• School Supplies Distribution to children of members/members of EFA Cameroon’s network of PLWHAIDS (Maroua - ABEPSA and AJEPSMO, Mokolo - AJEPSMO, Godola - ASSYSGOD, and surrounding communities): We provided essential school materials to 31 OVCs.
• Tuition Support: Nine children received direct financial assistance to cover school fees.
• Community Engagement: Through local associations, we reached both boys and girls equally, reinforcing our commitment to inclusive education.                                                                   Additional Distribution in Mayo-Danay Division: We successfully delivered school supplies to 54 highly vulnerable children ( 36 girls and 18 boys)-26 in middle school and 27 in primary school in Vele, Doumaraye and Kai-Kai. These children’s living conditions had worsened due to recurrent flooding, but thanks to your support, they are now equipped to continue their studies despite these hardships.

• Combined Impact Summary

  Across all activities this quarter:

  • 85 children supported in total ( 51 girls and 34 boys )
  • 31 received school supplies in Maroua, Mokolo, Godola, and nearby communities
  • 9 received tuition fee assistance
  • 54 received school supplies in Mayo-Danay Division

  Testimony

  One of the beneficiaries, Amina, a 12-year-old girl, shared:

  “I was worried I would have to stop going to school because my parents could not afford my books. When I received my supplies, I felt so happy. Now I can continue learning and hope to become a nurse one day.”

  Stories like Amina’s remind us that your generosity is not just providing materials—it is nurturing dreams and building futures.

  Conclusion

  EFA Cameroon extends heartfelt gratitude to GlobalGiving donors for continually trusting us to reach out to the most vulnerable. A special appreciation goes to Mrs. Caitlin, whose exceptional generosity has maximized the impact of this year’s assistance.

  Together, we are not only fighting HIV/AIDS but also giving children the tools to build a better tomorrow.

  Next Steps

  HIV/AIDS Awareness: We plan to integrate more peer-led education sessions in schools and communities to reduce stigma and promote prevention.