Rooted in Bamenda III

About

We are CIDev

Empowering underprivileged girls and women affected by crises in Cameroon.

Local leadership

Women-led care

Shared solidarity

Children and community members supported through education funding

Projects

Education support for needy orphans

Young girls participating in financial knowledge training
Widows receiving business support and empowerment guidance
Community outreach activity for women and girls in Bamenda
Support activity for women and girls affected by crisis

About Mission

Our Mission

Community Initiative For Development (CIDev) is an apolitical, charitable and nonprofit making association with its headquarters in Bamenda specifically Bamenda III municipality. We are committed to empowering the lives of underprivileged girls and women of the Bamenda III municipality, especially those affected by the socio-political crises in the NW/SW regions of Cameroon.

Impact with dignity

Our work is local, practical, and people-first: education, skills, solidarity, and direct support for vulnerable families.

Participants in a CIDev sponsored training programme

Sponsor small businesses

Sponsor training programs

Increase access to education

Fight against gender-based violence and promote reproductive health cares

Support women and girls in crises situations

Facilitate capacity building amongst members

About What We Do

What We Do

Sponsor small businesses Sponsor training programs Increase access to education Fight against gender-based violence and promote reproductive health cares Support women and girls in crises situations Facilitate capacity building amongst members Promote solidarity amongst members.

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Children and community members supported through education funding
Projects

Education support for needy orphans

CIDev supports education access for needy orphans and vulnerable children in Bamenda.

Young girls participating in financial knowledge training
Training

Financial knowledge training for young girls

Training sessions help young girls build financial knowledge, confidence, and practical business skills.

Widows receiving business support and empowerment guidance
Projects

Business support for widows

CIDev supports widows with practical guidance and funds to start or grow small businesses.

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Our Team

CIDev is strengthened by members, volunteers, and partners who care about women, children, and local resilience.

CIDev is strengthened by members, volunteers, and partners who care about women, children, and local resilience.