Safe Center for Vulnerable Children in Douala

UPDATE ON THE CHILDREN

We're also pleased to report that most of our children progressed to the next class in the 2025/2026 school year, with the lone repeater receiving extra support during the summer break.Sadly, many of our children recently battled measles, with two cases requiring hospitalization. We're grateful for the medical care they received and are working to ensure all children are up-to-date on vaccinations.

POULTRY FARM

We're excited to announce the launch and ongoing sales of our fourth batch of chicken! This initiative aims to improve the nutrition of our children and generate funds for the center's operations. We're hopeful that the fifth batch will follow soon after the fourth batch

MEET JUNIOR

One of our young residents, Junior (9), one of the two hospitalized has overcome significant challenges, including epilepsy and abandonment by his parents. Thanks to treatment from a neuro-pediatrician, he's made great progress and is now thriving though becoming violent and always moody.

NEW VOLUNTEERS ON BOARD!

We're delighted to welcome two interns from EDHEC Business School, who joined us on June 1st, 2026! They'll be assisting with education, leisure activities, and fundraising, while sharing their skills in English language and physical education.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mark your calendars for the AGAPE Solidarity Soccer Tournament (October 24, 2026) and Charity Gala (October 30, 2026)! These events will support the completion of our lodge and boost income-generating activities, moving us closer to autonomy.

CHALLENGES AND NEEDS

We're facing pressing needs, including school fees, nutrition, staff salaries, and healthcare. Any assistance with essential goods and/or money would be greatly appreciated.

LOOKING AHEAD

We're excited about our plans to complete our building, equip our events hall, expand our poultry farm, and establish a professional training center. Our goal is to make the AGAPE Center self-sustaining and continue serving vulnerable children.

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING DONORS!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, especially those who are recurrent. Your ongoing support through GlobalGiving is making a tangible difference in the lives of our children. A special thank you to SOLENCA, Belife Insurance, AXA Assurance, KAFRELEC  and many others for their continued partnership. Merci beaucoup!

Links:

• official website

AGAPE CENTRE FIRST QUARTER ACTIVITY REPORT 2026

FUNDRAISING FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT AGAPE CENTER 

   AGAPE TEAM Organized a happy and successful first fundraising solidarity football tournament on the 12th December 2026 with the objective to raise funds to cater for the urgent needs of the children. This was made possible with the personnel involvement of our Volunteer Yann, FABAFRIC, BELIFE and other special Volunteers. Thank you! Five football teams enrolled namely AGAPE center, MIMBO FC, CCA bank, Beneficial Prudential (BELIFE) Insurance, Mister Clean Company. The finals were played by Mister clean team and MIMBO FC Mister Clean carried the day and went home with the trophy. The matches were exciting, pulled a large crowd and offered an opportunity for relaxation, camaraderie and networking. Look forward to Edition 2.

CHRISTMAS PARTY 2026 FOR AGAPE CHILDREN

      A joyous Christmas party was successfully organized on the 18th December 2025 and the children had lots of fun.

ABOUT THE CHILDREN

      Children are doing great but for one of our special boys, aged nine who came into the center at five. Rescued from the street abandoned by both parents, he was epileptic and often had sleeping/absence crisis. After being put on treatment by a neurologist his crisis have gone fortunately but he is becoming hyperactive and even violent at times. We are working on ways to calm him down and to seeing both the neurologist and a psychologist with him.

VOLUNTEERS

      The intern Yann Senyanna from EDHEC Business School was very instrumental for the resounding success registered during the solidarity football tournament. His internship ended on the 19th December 2025 with flying colors. We miss him and are grateful for this partnership with EDHEC that always impacts our children and work. We look forward to welcoming one intern from EXCELIA Business School in May and two from EDHEC Business School in June 2026 all from France.

They will help with fundraising, support education, create leisure activities and very importantly, channel the children especially during vacation time to avoid bad behaviors.

POULTRY FUNDRAISING PROJECT

      A fourth batch of 100 chicks will be launched this March ending. The third cycle faced slow marketing challenges. We are adjusting on how to improve on our marketing strategies to sell faster.

CHALLENGES

•Children’s nutrition

• Health care

• Staff salaries

We still struggle to get funds for first necessity goods and would greatly appreciate assistance.

IN PERSPECTIVE

      We plan to organize a fundraising gala and football tournament by the last quarter of this year.

SPECIAL THANKS!!!

      We are truly appreciative to our donors, especially donations during the Little by Little campaign 2026, for the continuous support through GlobalGiving. Together one day at a time we are saving and changing lives. THANK YOU!

We wish to heartily acknowledge the donation of an equipped infirmary by a valued partner French association SOLENCA and are truly appreciative.

Many thanks to our recurrent supportive partners such as SOLENCA, BELIFE Insurance, AXA assurance, KAFRELEC amongst other special Donors. This is what is called AGAPE TEAM WORK!!!

ADAMA WEGA and and WHOLE AGAPE AGAPE TEAM

SAFE CENTER FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN.

Links:

• AGAPE SAFE CENTER FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN