Hope Delivered: REWAC and the Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) Foundation, Partner to Feed Displaced Families
In a beacon of hope for those facing hardship, the Refugee Welfare Association Cameroon (REWAC) joined forces with MTN Foundation to deliver essential food aid to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mendakwe. A critical donation reached 54 IDPs and persons with disabilities residing at the Bamenda I municipality in Mendakwe Fon’s Palace. Bags of rice, […]
Health, Nutrition and WASH: Can You Help a Survivor Heal?
REWAC Trains Medics on the Frontlines of Healing Imagine this: you walk into a hospital, seeking help after a horrific experience. But will you be met with understanding and care, or judgment and confusion? For survivors of sexual assault, this fear is often a reality. Thankfully, REWAC is working to change the narrative. On the […]
Advocacy and Policy: Building Bridges, Protecting Lives
Police Officers Trained on Domestic Violence and Sexual Offenses. In a significant step towards strengthening the fight against domestic violence (DV) and sexual offenses, REWAC brought together 35 police officers (25 male and 10 female) for a day of intensive training. The focus? Equipping officers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively handle these […]
Skills Development in Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
Imagine a world where communities become fortresses against violence. In Cameroon’s North West region, a shadow of gender-based violence falls across all walks of life. But there’s a flicker of hope. In our drive to champion the rights and well-being of the vulnerable through strategic programs, advocacy, awareness-raising, partnerships, and community empowerment, REWAC organized a […]
From the Executive Director
Hope flickers brightest in the face of adversity. This is the spirit that drives REWAC forward as we embark on a new chapter. Since 2009, REWAC has been a beacon of support for countless refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other marginalized populations and vulnerable communities in Cameroon. We’ve witnessed their struggles, celebrated […]