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Stories from Cameroon

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U-Reporters Use Reforestation to Fight Floods

In Cameroon’s Far North, where recurring floods weaken communities, young U-Reporters have chosen to take action and lead change on the ground.

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Kaïkaï Youth Lead Climate Resilience Fight

In Kaïkaï, near Lake Maga in Cameroon’s Far North, floods are frequent. Despite the danger, families settle in flood-prone areas exposed to seasonal risks.

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Meri: A Haven for Wounded Innocence

A Journey of Healing and Hope

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Louguerreo: “Light Mothers” lead the fight against stunting

In Louguerreo, women learn to prevent malnutrition through the 1000-day program, supported by KfW and led by UNICEF and its partner ASGARA.

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Mokong: Spacing Births, Growing Futures

In Mokong, access to sexual and reproductive health services, including contraception, is transforming the lives of mothers and their children.

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Minawao: Micronutrients for Adolescent Girls

In Minawao, anaemia is declining among refugee adolescent girls thanks to iron and folic acid supplements provided by UNICEF with financial support from KfW

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From Trauma to Triumph: A Mother’s Resilience

How psychosocial support and empowerment programs helped Awa* overcome depression and reclaim hope in Kumbo East

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Mokong: Prosper healed through integrated care services

With support from UNICEF and KfW, Mokong’s health centre treats malnutrition and gives children like Prosper health, identity, and dignity to thrive.

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Mokong: A major breakthrough in the fight against stunting

In Mokong, despite initial fragmented services and limited training the integrated 1000-day approach, backed by UNICEF and KfW, helped curb stunting

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Raoul Maps Hope for Invisible Children

Raoul uses geolocation and mapping to identify unregistered, unvaccinated children in Cameroon—ensuring they’re seen, protected, and included.

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Last Mile Vaccines: Deep in Cameroon’s Mining Camps in East

In Eastern Cameroon, UNICEF supports health workers like Maiga and Michel to vaccinate children in remote mining camps, reducing zero-dose cases by 27%.

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Kalaldi: a solar-powered well changes lives

Solar energy brings safe water to Kalaldi. Built by UNICEF and funded by Korea, this system offers hope and transforms lives in the remote community.

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Children: health response against polio and malnutrition

From 29 May to 1 June, a national campaign was held to vaccinate against polio and combat malnutrition in Cameroon's 10 regions.

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Mariama, 18: new strength, new dreams ahead

In Minawao, a UNICEF-backed programme helps teen girls fight anaemia. With iron and folic acid, Mariama regains energy, hope, and a brighter future.

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