Gender Empowerment & Development
Empowering Women, Girls, and Youth—A Force for Social Change to Attain Gender Equality.
Since 2004, GeED has been at the forefront of championing gender equality and human rights in Cameroon. We work hand-in-hand with communities, schools, and institutions to combat gender-based violence, empower women and youth, and build a future where everyone can thrive—regardless of gender.
Capacity Building
GeED strengthens community capacity through school clubs, Youth Volunteer Teams, and Community Action Groups. These platforms build leadership, rights awareness, and advocacy skills. We support individuals to become informed change agents who can contribute meaningfully to local development, gender justice, and inclusive social progress at every level.
Gender Mainstreaming
We embed gender equality into schools, policies, and community life. GeED’s gender-sensitive projects and awareness campaigns help dismantle stereotypes, promote equal opportunities, and prevent gender-based violence. Social drama is used creatively to confront and challenge harmful societal norms and foster inclusive mindsets across all community groups.
Role Model Programs
Our programs connect youth and women with role models to encourage leadership and peer learning. Gender Talk Shops offer safe spaces for girls to speak openly about challenges and rights. These initiatives support young women in developing confidence, breaking silence, and leading change in their communities.
In-House Training
GeED regularly equips its staff and volunteers with practical knowledge through targeted in-house training sessions. These sessions focus on key topics such as gender communication, program delivery, and evaluation. By investing in our team, we ensure effective service delivery and sustained organizational learning and improvement.
Media Sensitization
We use radio and TV to amplify gender justice messages. GeED partners with media houses to share real stories, challenge cultural norms, and raise public awareness. These interactive broadcasts also gather feedback, enabling the organization to tailor its responses to community concerns and field realities effectively.
Training Workshops
GeED organizes workshops for students, teachers, parents, and community leaders on topics like gender-based violence and rights education. These sessions equip participants with tools to create safer, more responsive environments. Our workshops promote dialogue, advocacy, and systemic change across schools and regional institutions in Cameroon.
TARGET GROUPS
The target groups for GeED projects are:
- Community women’s groups
- Church women’s groups
- Youth groups
- Youths and adolescents
- Women and girls
- Men’s groups
- Schools and school clubs
- Parents and caregivers
- Internally displaced persons
- Community leaders and groups
- Policymakers and government institutions
- Educators and guidance counselors
GeED also works with men in the program Men Against Violence on Women, which engages different groups of men across target communities to become advocates for equality and positive change.
Empowering Women.
Transforming Communities.
Advancing Rights.
Since 2004, GeED has been at the forefront of championing gender equality and human rights in Cameroon. We work hand-in-hand with communities, schools, and institutions to combat gender-based violence, empower women and youth, and build a future where everyone can thrive — regardless of gender.
We create lasting change through:
Advocacy and awareness campaigns
Training and capacity-building programs
School-based Gender Clubs and youth engagement
Community Action Groups and role model mentorship
Media sensitization and public dialogue
From classrooms to communities, our work spans the North West, South West, Centre, Littoral, and West Regions, engaging over 200 schools, multiple Community Action Groups, and vibrant Youth Volunteer Teams.
Why It Matters
In a society where gender norms often limit opportunities, GeED believes in bold action and grassroots empowerment. Every woman and young person deserves to live free from violence, with the knowledge and support to claim their rights and shape their future.
METHODOLOGY
GeED’s methodology is participatory and interactive, combining practical training with creative approaches to reach diverse audiences. Our strategies include:
- Training workshops and seminars
- Social drama presentations and analysis
- Sensitization campaigns in schools and communities
- Lobbying and advocacy at multiple levels
- Interactive TV and radio programs
These methods ensure that participants not only gain knowledge but also actively engage in shaping solutions. By combining grassroots dialogue with national advocacy, GeED creates lasting impact that bridges communities, institutions, and policymakers.
CAPACITY BUILDING
GeED provides capacity building to strengthen leadership and promote gender-sensitive development. Focus areas include:
- Effective leadership and communication
- Gender and development strategies
- Lobbying and advocacy techniques
- School-related gender-based violence
- Human rights promotion and protection
- Project development and management
- Gender-based violence prevention
- Gender-sensitive organizational development
- Participatory monitoring and evaluation
- Inclusive training methods
Through these trainings, GeED equips women, youth, educators, and local groups with the skills needed to advocate for change.
This empowerment enables communities to design sustainable solutions and foster equality.
Get Involved
Change is a collective effort. You can be part of it
Volunteer with Us
Join our mission by giving your time and talents. Volunteers support schools, communities, and events—helping educate, inspire, and protect women and youth across our project regions.
Donate Today
Your contribution fuels our programs, training, and outreach. Every donation—big or small—directly supports girls’ safety, women’s empowerment, and the creation of gender-equal communities in Cameroon.
Partner with GeED
We collaborate with institutions, businesses, and organizations. Let’s combine resources, skills, and vision to drive long-term, measurable impact for gender justice and human rights across communities in Cameroon.
Our Team
Meet the passionate changemakers behind our mission — a dedicated team of volunteers driving community impact, one action at a time.
Darryl Gwendolyn
Program coordinator
Jap Christelle
Project manager
Lovett Ndonwi
Project supervisor
Sounita Masambah
Project supervisor
Elis Ngong
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Eugin Etta
Psychosocial Counselor
Alphonsuis Tubouh
Communication Officer
Elmine Bawe
Accountant
Henry Fon
Logistic officer
About Us
GeED is more than an organization—it’s a movement of changemakers, educators, and advocates working together to rewrite the story of gender in Cameroon.
Our Vision
We envision a Cameroon where communities achieve sustainable development through positive behavioral change and self-determination. In this future, empowered women and youth are free to exercise their rights and fully participate in building a just and equal society.
At GeED, we believe that women’s roles are pivotal in any development process — and we work every day to ensure they are recognized, respected, and celebrated.
Our Mission
To contribute meaningfully to Cameroon’s development by:
- Promoting gender-sensitive processes at all levels of society,
- Advocating for and protecting human rights, and
- Creating conscious awareness around gender equity, justice, and inclusion.
Our Core Values
- Equity—Everyone deserves equal access to rights and opportunities.
- Empowerment—We build capacities and confidence to foster leadership.
- Respect—We honor the dignity and voices of all community members.
- Accountability—We are transparent, ethical, and responsible in all we do.
Community Engagement—Change is most effective when it comes from within.