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Danish Refugee Council Empowers COMINSUD Staff on Local Response and Humanitarian Protection

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In regions plagued by conflict, the vulnerability of communities escalates dramatically, leading to widespread homelessness, violence, and the urgent necessity for humanitarian aid. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) recognizes the critical importance of providing protection and support to these communities. March 3rd and 4th , 2025, DRC hosted a comprehensive training session focusing on various… Continue reading Danish Refugee Council Empowers COMINSUD Staff on Local Response and Humanitarian Protection

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COMINSUD upholds standards of Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

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In the humanitarian sector, safeguarding against sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) is not merely essential; it is imperative, especially in crisis situations such as the ongoing socio-political turmoil in the Northwest and Southwest regions. The United Nations is stern regarding PSEA, emphasizing that any cases of exploitation or abuse must not be taken lightly. This… Continue reading COMINSUD upholds standards of Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

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Danish Refugee Council (DRC) trains COMINSUD staff on Humanitarian Access

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In the heart socio-political crisis in Cameroon, particularly in the North West and South West Regions, the humanitarian landscape is faced with challenges. For over eight years, the conflict in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon has left countless individuals feeling hopeless, vulnerable, and displaced. Accessing communities that are in dire need… Continue reading Danish Refugee Council (DRC) trains COMINSUD staff on Humanitarian Access

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COMINSUD Empowers Communities for an Environmentally Sustainable Future

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COMINSUD successfully carried out a transformative workshop on building a Resilient and Inclusive Friendly Environment community, empowering 30 community monitors which consisted of community leaders, members and counselors from Sisia I, II, III, and IV on March 19, 2025. Sisia quarter is one of the risk prone areas of disasters which have had recurrent records… Continue reading COMINSUD Empowers Communities for an Environmentally Sustainable Future

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COMINSUD launches 2025 project year with newly recruited staff

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COMINSUD has launched its 2025 project year and welcomed 4 newly recruited staff for the First Line Local Assistance for Swift Humanitarian Response (FLASH) project implemented with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). The event was graced by the Board chairperson of the organization Chambi Julie Andam, who welcomed the newly recruited as ambassadors of the… Continue reading COMINSUD launches 2025 project year with newly recruited staff

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GIZ/UNFPA partner with COMINSUD and other CSOs to promote Peace and fight GBV

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COMINSUD is privileged to be amongst a host of other CSOs in the North West and South West Regions participating in a project launch in Bafoussam on 5th - 6th February, 2025. The project titled "Woman eh, wuna place dey” is designed to leverage the potential of women and girls in the North West and… Continue reading GIZ/UNFPA partner with COMINSUD and other CSOs to promote Peace and fight GBV

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Fight Against GBV: “Over 70% Cases go unreported”

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Activities marking the 2024 16 Days Activism against Gender-Based Violence have been Official launched in the North West Region of Cameroon with the startling revelation that close over 70 per cent cases of Gender-Based Violence in the Region go unreported. During the launch, COMINSUD together with other main partners in the fight against GBV including… Continue reading Fight Against GBV: “Over 70% Cases go unreported”

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Hand Hygiene Awareness: Celebrating Global Hand Washing Day 2024

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The 2024 and 17th edition of the World Hand Washing Day celebrated on 15th October was an occasion for stakeholders to hold commemorative activities. During the event that took place at the conference hall of the Immaculate Conception Building in Bamenda, focus was laid on the importance of hand hygiene as a critical aspect of… Continue reading Hand Hygiene Awareness: Celebrating Global Hand Washing Day 2024

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Capacity Building for PSEA in Cameroon: Key Insights

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For two days, the training held at the World Food Programme (WFP), Cameroon country office in Yaoundé and was a forum for implementing partners (IPs) Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) focal points to strengthen their knowledge and capacities on the processes, requirements and mechanisms necessary for successfully implementing the UN IP PSEA Capacity… Continue reading Capacity Building for PSEA in Cameroon: Key Insights