The conflict in Cameroon’s Northwest and Southwest regions has left thousands displaced People struggling to access life’s most basic needs. But hope is rising from within these communities.
Thanks to funding from the European Commission for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO) and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), the FLASH Project is turning the tide. Spearheaded by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and its dedicated local partners COMINSUD and Green Partners Association (GPA) this initiative brings rapid protection and humanitarian assistance to the hardest-to-reach.
Recently, at the DRC office in Bamenda, local actors gathered for a two-day Rapid Protection Assessment (RPA) training a vital step in improving emergency preparedness and response. Participants dove into real-world protection scenarios, sharpened their data collection and analysis skills, and learned how to act fast, ethically, and effectively when crisis strikes.
From understanding urgent risks to crafting clear, actionable reports, these local frontline heroes are now better equipped to protect over 1,100 displaced households in Momo, Mezam, and Bui.
In times of crisis, knowledge is protection. With the FLASH Project, communities are not just surviving they’re getting the tools to stand stronger together. Bamenda, fostering a more resilient and informed approach to protection in emergencies.
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