This project will enhance the livelihoods of 150 vulnerable returnees in the Mbengwi Municipality of Cameroon. Through support in seeds and tools, training in processing cassava, maize, and palm oil, and the installation of 15 processing mills, the project will empower returnees, primarily women and youth, to generate sustainable income and improve their living standards.
Since 2016, the ongoing conflict in the Northwest region of Cameroon has led to significant displacement, particularly affecting the Mbengwi council Municipality. Many returnees lack stable sources of income, struggling to meet their daily needs due to the destruction of their livelihoods during the conflict. Despite improvements in security and local resources, vulnerable returnees still face economic challenges.
This project will provide comprehensive training for returnees in processing agricultural products and financial management. By establishing integrated income-generating hubs, we will install 15 processing mills for cassava, maize, and palm oil. This initiative will not only equip returnees with essential skills support with basic farm tools and seeds but also, it will create job opportunities, allowing them to increase their household income by at least 80% within 12 months.
The project is designed to create lasting economic resilience among returnees. By generating income through the processing mills, beneficiaries will gain financial independence and improve their living conditions. Additionally, the skills acquired will empower returnees to sustain their businesses and contribute to the local economy, fostering community growth and stability for years to come.
This project has provided additional documentation in a DOCX file (projdoc.docx).
