Disaster Response Cameroon Project #35655

Emergency Funds For Displaced Families In Cameroon

by John Retreat Foundation International USA Inc (JRFIUSA-INC)

Project Report | Apr 15, 2025
Updates on Women's Rights in 28 villasges

By Giddy, Celine, Linda Dr. Sam, Prince, Teboh | Team leaders

JRFI and JRCCA Guest House American Corner Water

JRFIUSA Executive Report: 2025 Light of Cameroon Economic & Business
Summit Extravaganza Attracting Fortune 500 Investment Through
Community, Culture, and Collaboration to include support for our Global Women empowerment programs

Executive Summary
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the JRFIUSA 501(c)(3) Foundation, in
collaborative partnership with the Tyrone Rotary Club, proudly relaunched
the Annual JRFIUSA Light of Cameroon Economic & Business Summit
Extravaganza Festival at the Tyrone Recreation Center in Tyrone, Georgia.
The summit, attended by over 30 diverse participants, including corporate
leaders, community partners, students, nonprofit organizations, and civic
representatives, stood as a beacon of what is possible when international
cooperation, grassroots mobilization, and purpose-driven partnerships
unite. There was a Taste of Meta Cameroon, and the African food was
delicious! Thanks to Celine and Linda for the special treat! Lovely Great
Food, music, and entertainment with Gospel music from Ticha’s Choir!
***Food** was delicious, Taste of Meta Cameroon was prepared by Celine
and Linda’s authentic Kitchen in Tyrone, GA, USA!! Food you cannot afford
to miss next year! Especially as we prepare to host the World Cup soccer
in the great city of Atlanta, in the great State of Georgia, USA

Special Acknowledgment: The President Dorothy of Tyrone Rotary Club
welcomed our student volunteers from Young Harris University with joy and
thankfulness. The team from the Appalachian mountains was headed to
the historic event by their team leader, Mr. Prince , JRFI Youth and
Sport Trainer Director. Students expressed great joy and excitement as the
event gave them real-life experience and work, bringing their community
service experience with them as they go back to school after having spent
a great weekend participating in something they couldn’t have dreamed of,
and what many youths, students in America cannot find easily! Thankful to

JRFI and Tyrone Rotary Club!

Themed "Bridging Worlds, Building Futures: United for Impact Together in
Partnership," the summit celebrated cultural diplomacy while launching an
economic empowerment strategy that directly aligns with the missions of
Fortune 500 companies, faith-based institutions, and social impact
investors. JRFIUSA is now positioned to expand its impact by fostering
workforce development initiatives that connect Cameroon’s post-conflict
communities with economic opportunities in Georgia and beyond.

JRCCA American Corner Kwojeoh Zang-Tabi Taah Meta Cameroon, host
the Guest house , honey bee Flower Garden was destroyed in 2017 and
now the New Executive Director Rev Pastor Walters and Chairman Jethro
are mobilizing the community to start the renovation and rehabilitation to
launch vocational training in rebuilding process. Center also host the
Village Library that host the books donated by Tyrone Public Library!

A Platform for Corporate Engagement & Global Impact
The 2025 Summit wasn't just a celebration, it was a catalyst for investment,
job creation, and long-term global development. Fortune 500 companies
like Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Chick-fil-A, Walmart, Bank of America, and
others are uniquely positioned to partner with JRFIUSA to expand
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs and build transcontinental
impact through:
Job Training & Vocational Education: The JRCCA American Corner
Vocational Training Center in Kwojeoh, Cameroon, allows companies
to invest in workforce pipelines for skilled trades, IT, agriculture,
construction, and sustainable energy.
Youth Employment & Mentorship: American students and
Cameroonian youths can engage in cross-cultural entrepreneurial
mentorships powered by partner organizations and corporate
volunteer programs.
Sustainable Development Projects: Through initiatives such as clean
water, solar energy, and honey bee research (led by North Carolina's
Honey Bee Research Center), corporations can directly contribute to
life-saving innovations and environmental stewardship.

Highlights of the 2025 Summit
Diverse Attendance & Representation: Attendees included civil
society leaders, members of Evergreen Church, the Rotary Clubs of
Tyrone and Newnan, students from Young Harris College, and
esteemed guests Debra and Joe from the NC Center for Honey Bee
Research.

Authentic Cultural Exchange: The experience included showcasing
traditional Cameroonian music, Meta cuisine, drumming ceremonies,
and traditional "Toghu" regalia—all driving home the message of
unity through diversity.

Call to Action: JRFIUSA Chairman Ni Giddy launched a
fundraising campaign to secure $8,000 in matching funds to access a
Global Rotary Grant, paving the way for solar energy, water systems,
and vocational education in rural Cameroon. Immediate pledges and
donations demonstrated strong momentum.
Strategic Goals Discussed:
Elevating US-Cameroon trade partnerships
Establishing financial capacity-building programs for
underserved communities
Engaging churches and faith-based organizations in prayerful
support and economic investment

Fostering job creation through cross-border collaboration

Why Fortune 500 Companies Should Invest
Your company has the power to be part of something historic and
transformative.
JRFIUSA’s model is ready for scalable growth that aligns with CSR, DEI
(Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), ESG (Environmental, Social, and
Governance), and global outreach goals. Our projects are deeply rooted in
community empowerment, and we offer:
Brand exposure across two continents in high-impact events
Access to emerging markets in Africa through trusted NGO channels
Opportunities for employee engagement through service trips,
mentorship, and training programs
Tax-deductible contributions with transparent impact reporting and
community metrics
Storytelling and PR value from real-life transformation stories that
resonate with stakeholders, shareholders, and customers
Join Us in Building the Bridge
Now is the time to act. The post-conflict regions of Cameroon and the
underserved communities in Tyrone, GA, are calling for partners. Through
JRFIUSA’s collaborative model, businesses, churches, and foundations
can help create a sustainable ecosystem of opportunity, healing, and global
progress.

Let’s work together to create:
100 new jobs by 2026
50 vocational scholarships for youth and women
10 cross-cultural internship exchanges
1 thriving, self-sustaining vocational training village in Cameroon

“This is not just an event, it’s a legacy.”
As Chairman Ni Giddy declared during the summit:
"Together, we are building a bridge of hope between America and Africa
one prayer, one dollar, one heart at a time."

We invite Fortune 500 companies, churches, and community organizations
to contact us today to schedule a private briefing, arrange a site visit, or
discuss a tailored partnership agreement.
Contact Johnretreatfoundation@gmail.com info@jrfiusa.org
Website www.jrfiusa.org
Summit Highlights Video: Watch on YouTube
https://youtu.be/Y_IEX3VWtUk?si=T97yMVh2iqS_tRHO

An enormous thank you to the entire Tyrone Rotary Club, though small, but
with a big heart! They helped with setup and breakdown. People of Action

A big thank you to everyone who contributed in one way or another to the
success of an event of this magnitude.

God bless America. God bless Cameroon.
Signed,
JRFIUSA Leadership Team
Transforming Lives. Bridging Nations. Empowering Futures.

Links:

2025 JRFIUSA Summit highlight

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Jan 2, 2025
Update on Emergency Funds For Displaced Families

By Giddy, Stella, Celine Dr. Sam | Team leaders

Sep 10, 2024
Update on Emergency Funds For Displaced Families

By Giddy, Stella, Celine Dr. Sam | Team leaders

Greetings To Our Donors and Supporters;

Great News; We are beginning to see evidence that our IDPs are returning to the land and homes that they fled from in the English speaking NW Region in Cameroon. Working in collaboration with JRCCA in Cameroon, they have begun to develop "NEW ORGANIC FARMING" The three phrases for the planting of the JRCCA's Organic Farm at Benguela has been completed within due time for the planting season.

Our President expressed gratitude and appreciation for the leadership, dedication and hard work that was displayed by all of the contracts and volunteers who despite many challenges including the weather and condition of the soil was able to get the job done. This project will put a smile on many faces and some economical cash in their pockets.

Will you help us grow this organic farm where some of the products will be shared under our food security program with IDPs and Women Empowerment volunteers and some will be sold at the market to raise funds to help defray the cost of this and other humanitarian projects by JRCCA under our Vocational Skills and Training Program On the Job Training which will give them a choice to help sustain their recovery from a way of life of being on the run in many situations for nothing that they were involved. Our Chairman expresses his concerns and sees this peace building project as a way to build bridges for the IDPs so that they will be able to return to their homes and homeland as a results of the crisis. We hope to work with other international groups to collaborate and offer resources that will help them to become independent home owners and farmers once again in a troubled land.

All donations big or small will benefit our humanitarian cause. Kudos to our Honorable Humanitarian Ambassador who supported this project with her donations, wisdom and guidance for our JRCCA Team. Another example of our people returning to their own villages was reported by our JRCCA President who reported that the meeting with the Bee Farmers was successful and that they will be meeting again in 30 days. Bee Farmers have requested the use of JRCCA's land on the site of the Foundation Stone to expand the development of Bee Farming as performed by our founder the late Pa John. MOU is in progress to make this request happen between the Bee Farmers and JRCCA at the Guest House and Vocational Tech Training Center in Zang-Tabi, Cameroon, Africa.

JRCCA's President also shared the request by the President of the Promise Land NGO for her organization to develop a MOU with JRCCA to share land for use by her organization called the Promise Land NGO to cultivate the December food crops. Our Board Chairman suggested to the President that she should write SMART GOALS and ACTION STEPS for this request and present to our VP who is in chage for formatting proposals prior to submitting her request on Tuesday SNT for discussion and motion to be approved on Wednesday Biz Meeting.

Our Chairman also recommended that she find a lawyer in Bamenda or Yaounde to assist her with drawing up the MOU Agreement between JRCCA and the Promise Land Organization.

Chairman and Presidents of JRCCA and President of JFRIUSA reminds everyone to stay focused and stay on task and to uphold and follow all JRCCA's policies and procedures. Ensure to set weekly, monthly SMART GOALS and ACTION STEPS, attend all meetings, complete activity log and end of the month report. Posting pictures and videos are accepted ways to demonstrate weekly and monthly progress reporting of what you are doing to support the humanitarian goals and objectives of JRCCA. We can and will achieve more progress for our independent IDPs in Cameroon, Africa with affiliates in Ghana and Liberia.

Kudos to our International VP and Women Empoweerment leader ffrom Accura, Ghana for the outstanding work that she is doing with her Women Empowerment Group in Ghana which is now an affiliate of JRCCA in Cameroon, Africa. She is providing her Women Groups with Vocational Tech Training in the areas of cooking and farming. We are looking forward to our VP for Women Empowerment in Ghana to extend her program to Cameroon and Liberia. Never Give Up - Onward, Upward and Forward-2024-25. Developing these programs in Africa requires funding. It would be appreciated if you our donors and supporters will respond to this report by sending a donation to help us defray the administrative cost of providing services for these individuals. No amount is too large or too small. We are grateful for any support that you can give to us to help us carry out our humanitarian mission to provide food and security for IDPs in the English speaking NW Region in Cameroon.

Kind Regards,

IDP Team Members

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