Peace and Reconciliation Cameroon Project #68711

Empower1000 Children on peace-Building in Cameroon

by Universal Maidens Association Cameroon(UNIMAC)

Project Report | Sep 12, 2026
Empower 1000 Children on Peace-Building - Cameroon

By AMEH MAURICE NGWA | Project Leader

For more than a decade, the ongoing conflict in Cameroon’s Northwest and Southwest Regions has disrupted the daily lives of children, families, and communities. Children have been particularly affected by insecurity, displacement, interrupted education, loss of livelihoods, trauma, and growing social divisions.

In communities affected by conflict, children are not only victims of violence and instability; they can also become powerful agents of peace when given the knowledge, skills, and confidence to promote tolerance, dialogue, forgiveness, and peaceful coexistence.

Recognizing this opportunity, Universal Maidens Association Cameroon (UNIMAC) has been making a small but meaningful contribution toward peacebuilding by reaching children in schools in the Northwest Region with peace education and tolerance activities.

Our long-term goal is to empower 1,000 children to become Peace Ambassadors in their families, schools, and communities.

Our Intervention

UNIMAC is implementing a child-centered peacebuilding approach that uses schools as safe spaces where children can learn about peace, tolerance, diversity, forgiveness, non-violence, and peaceful conflict resolution.

Through our Cultural Diversity and Tolerance Education Clubs, children are encouraged to understand and appreciate differences in culture, background, identity, and opinions. They are also given opportunities to discuss how conflicts affect individuals and communities and how young people can contribute to building peaceful societies.

The programme promotes the belief that peace should not only be discussed by adults and leaders. Children must also be equipped to become messengers and ambassadors of peace.

We encourage participating children to take what they learn beyond the classroom and share positive messages with their friends, siblings, parents, and wider communities.

Progress So Far

Despite having very limited financial resources, UNIMAC has continued to reach approximately 500 children in selected schools in the Northwest Region through peace education and related activities.

The children have been introduced to important peacebuilding concepts, including:

Peaceful coexistence and non-violence
Respect for diversity and different opinions
Forgiveness and reconciliation
Dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution
Prevention of bullying and discrimination
Understanding the impact of violence on children and families
Responsible citizenship and community participation
Becoming positive role models and peace messengers

Through these activities, children are encouraged to see themselves not simply as young people living through a conflict, but as future leaders capable of contributing to peace and social cohesion.

Why We Need Your Support

Our greatest challenge is limited funding.

UNIMAC has continued this work through its own modest resources because we believe that investing in children is investing in the future of peace in Cameroon. However, our current resources are not sufficient to reach all the children and schools that need this intervention.

We have already demonstrated that there is a strong need and interest among children and schools. We now want to move from reaching approximately 500 children to empowering 1,000 children as Peace Ambassadors.

Additional funding will allow us to expand the programme to more schools and communities, provide age-appropriate peace education materials, organize peacebuilding sessions, strengthen school-based peace clubs, train facilitators, and support children to share peace messages within their families and communities.

Our Goal: 1,000 Peace Ambassadors

Our vision is to create a growing network of 1,000 children who understand that peace begins with their everyday actions.

A Peace Ambassador will be encouraged to:

Listen before judging.
Choose dialogue instead of violence.
Respect differences.
Reject discrimination and hatred.
Promote forgiveness and reconciliation.
Stand against bullying and violence.
Share messages of peace with others.
Become a positive example in their community.

When one child learns to resolve conflict peacefully, the impact can extend to siblings, classmates, parents, friends, and neighbors.

Expected Impact

With increased funding, UNIMAC expects to:

Reach and empower up to 1,000 children with peacebuilding and tolerance education.
Establish or strengthen school-based Cultural Diversity and Tolerance Education Clubs.
Train children as peer-to-peer Peace Ambassadors.
Increase children's understanding of non-violent conflict resolution.
Promote tolerance and respect among children from diverse backgrounds.
Encourage children to become advocates for peace within their families and communities.
Create safer and more inclusive learning environments.
Contribute to long-term reconciliation and social cohesion in conflict-affected communities.

Why Children Matter in Peacebuilding

Children are among the most important stakeholders in building sustainable peace.

The children growing up in conflict-affected communities today will become tomorrow's teachers, community leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, parents, policymakers, and decision-makers.

If they grow up surrounded by fear, hatred, discrimination, and violence, these experiences can influence future generations. But if they are given opportunities to learn peace, empathy, tolerance, dialogue, and forgiveness, they can help break the cycle of violence.

This is why UNIMAC believes that peacebuilding must begin early.

We cannot wait for peace to come before teaching children how to build it. We must empower children to become part of the solution today.

A Call to Action

UNIMAC is calling on individuals, foundations, companies, institutions, and development partners through GlobalGiving to support our Empower 1,000 Children as Peace Ambassadors initiative.

Your contribution can help us reach more children, strengthen school peace clubs, train young peace ambassadors, and bring peace education to communities that continue to experience the effects of conflict.

Every contribution, regardless of size, can help us reach another child with a message of hope, tolerance, forgiveness, and peaceful coexistence.

Together, we can help children move from being victims of conflict to agents of peace.

Support UNIMAC Today

Help us empower 1,000 children to become Peace Ambassadors.

Help a child learn peace.
Help a family embrace dialogue.
Help a community choose coexistence.
Help build a more peaceful Cameroon—one child at a time.

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May 5, 2026
Empower 1000 Children on Peace-Building - Cameroon

By AMEH MAURICE NGWA | Project Leader

PROJECT REPORT: EMPOWERING 1,000 CHILDREN AS PEACE AMBASSADORS IN CAMEROON

1. Introduction
Cameroon is currently facing significant social and political challenges, particularly in the Northwest and Southwest regions due to the ongoing Anglophone crisis. This situation has deeply affected communities, disrupting education, increasing tensions, and exposing children to conflict-related trauma. In response, this project—Empowering 1,000 Children as Peace Ambassadors—was initiated to promote peacebuilding, tolerance, and social cohesion among young people.

2. Project Objectives
The main objective of the project is to train 1,000 children as peace ambassadors who can actively promote peaceful coexistence within their schools and communities. Specific objectives include:

Educating children on conflict resolution and non-violent communication
Promoting tolerance, respect, and cultural understanding
Encouraging peer-to-peer peace advocacy
Building a generation of youth committed to unity and stability

3. Progress to Date
Despite numerous constraints, the project has made meaningful progress:

A total of 400 children have been successfully trained
Trainings have been conducted in both schools and community settings
Participants have begun applying peacebuilding skills among peers and within their local environments
Increased awareness of tolerance and coexistence has been observed among trained children

4. Key Activities Implemented

Peace education workshops
Interactive training sessions on conflict resolution
Group discussions and role-playing exercises
Community outreach and sensitization programs
Peer mentoring initiatives led by trained children

5. Challenges Encountered
The project has faced several serious challenges that have slowed progress toward the 1,000-child target:

Limited funding: The most critical constraint, affecting the ability to expand outreach
Logistical difficulties: Transportation and access to remote or conflict-affected areas
Security concerns: Ongoing instability in target regions
Limited training resources: Inadequate materials and facilities for large-scale engagement

6. Organizational Efforts
Despite these challenges, the organization has demonstrated strong commitment by:

Self-funding the project to ensure continuity
Mobilizing volunteers and community leaders
Partnering informally with schools and local stakeholders
Maintaining consistent program delivery even in difficult conditions

7. Impact and Significance
The project is contributing to:

Reduced conflicts among children and youth
Increased awareness of peace and tolerance
Strengthened community relationships
Empowerment of children as agents of change

In a country facing ongoing conflict, such grassroots peace initiatives are critical for long-term stability and reconciliation.

8. Call for Support and Partnership
To reach the goal of training 1,000 children, additional support is essential. The organization is seeking:

Financial assistance
Partnerships with NGOs, donors, and institutions
Volunteers and technical support
Sponsorship for training materials and logistics

Expanding this initiative will significantly enhance its impact and help build a more peaceful future for Cameroon.

9. Conclusion
The Empowering 1,000 Children as Peace Ambassadors project is a vital intervention addressing the urgent need for peacebuilding in Cameroon. While progress has been made, scaling up efforts requires collaboration and external support. Investing in children as peace ambassadors is an investment in the country's long-term stability and harmony.

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Nov 6, 2025
Empower 1000 Children on Peace-Building - Cameroon

By Ameh Maurice Ngwa | Project Leader

Introduction

The Empower1000 Children on Peace-Building project in Cameroon aims to foster peace, resilience, and conflict resolution skills among children in vulnerable communities. This initiative seeks to reach and empower 1,000 children through capacity-building activities, community engagement, and youth leadership development.

Current Status of the Project

Despite ongoing efforts, the project is still in its initial stages of implementation. The primary challenge remains the insufficient funds needed to fully realize the project's objectives. However, we have made notable progress through the dedicated support of our volunteers and partners.

Progress and Achievements

- Capacity Building:
We have successfully extended our capacity-building efforts through the committed support of volunteers who have generously offered their time and expertise. These volunteers have conducted training sessions and workshops aimed at equipping 100 children and community members with peace-building skills.

- Volunteer Engagement:
Our volunteer team has played a crucial role in advancing the project’s activities by facilitating community dialogues, conducting awareness campaigns, and supporting local leaders in peace initiatives.

- Community Impact:
Although still limited in scale, these activities have begun to foster a greater awareness of peace and conflict resolution among participating children and community members.

Challenges Faced

- Funding Constraints:
The most significant obstacle remains the inability to raise the targeted funds through the GlobalGiving platform. This has limited the scope and scale of our activities and slowed down the full implementation of the project.

- Resource Limitations:
Due to financial limitations, we are unable to expand our activities further or reach all 1,000 children as initially planned.

Future Plans

With additional funding, we aim to:
- Expand capacity-building activities to reach more children.
- Implement community-wide peace initiatives.
- Train more volunteers and local leaders.
- Strengthen the sustainability of peace-building efforts in the targeted communities.

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