By Peter Ngwane | Country Director
Dear Friends of Open Field,
Thanks to your continued support, Open Field Cameroon is expanding sport-based youth development beyond the football field—by helping young people become leaders in environmental responsibility, entrepreneurship, and community improvement in Kumba and surrounding communities.
“Kick for Climate Action”Project Overview: Youth + Environment + Economic Opportunity
In the second half of 2025, Open Field Cameroon implemented an environmental education and action initiative focused on reducing plastic waste and equipping youth with practical livelihood skills. A major component of the project included training young people to transform plastic waste into eco-bricks, an innovative method that reuses waste materials while strengthening community awareness and environmental stewardship.
What Youth Learned
Through hands-on learning and community-based activities, participants built skills in:
Open Field Cameroon also recognized youth completion and achievement through a certificate distribution ceremony, celebrating participants and reinforcing the value of sustained engagement.
The initiative included an integrated sport + climate action + entrepreneurship approach, using football to mobilize youth participation and connect environmental action to leadership development. This model keeps youth engaged while building values and real-world skills.
Why It Matters
Cameroon—like many communities globally—faces increasing challenges related to waste management, public health, and climate impacts. By empowering youth to take action locally, Open Field Cameroon is:
Thank you for investing in youth leadership that builds healthier communities—on and off the field.
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By Nenne Ekoi | Girls Program Director
By Divine Kowa | Cameroon Communications Manager
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