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Global Care & Empowerment

Global Care & Empowerment

Serve with Kindness, Act for Autonomy

Caring, transforming lives

Global Care & Empowerment is a non-profit association founded on the humanitarian principles of compassion, solidarity and service. Its mission is to work for the socio-economic well-being and human development of vulnerable populations.

Our vision

To be a major actor in human development, expressing solidarity through concrete actions that restore dignity, promote autonomy and bring hope to vulnerable populations worldwide, particularly in Cameroon, the United States, France and Africa.

Key facts

Registered office
Douala, Littoral, Cameroun
Duration
99 ans
Legal framework
Loi n° 90/053 du 19 décembre 1990 relative à la liberté d'association au Cameroun

GCE

In the field

Orphanages, supported families, food distributions: the work carried out by GCE and its partners.

An activity session with the children and the care team.
An activity session with the children and the care team.
The children of the orphanage in the covered yard, between activities.
The children of the orphanage in the covered yard, between activities.
Games and toys handed to the children during the visit.
Games and toys handed to the children during the visit.
Handing over donations at the NAFO orphanage, in Douala.
Handing over donations at the NAFO orphanage, in Douala.

Source: the articles of association

Our missions

Be the voice of the voiceless and provide essential help to people in situations of vulnerability.

Become support for those who are rejected, a family for orphans and widows.

Assist people with disabilities and displaced families.

Develop empowerment programmes through vocational training and entrepreneurship for young women and men.

Establish social infrastructure: spaces for older people, agro-pastoral ranches for self-sufficiency.

Support autistic children and their families through adapted programmes.

Support abandoned young mothers and their children with social support and empowerment opportunities.

Establish strategic partnerships with businesses and other organisations to maximise impact.

Organise seminars and take part in conferences.

Create and lead an international mental health solidarity movement offering listening, guidance, community support and access to appropriate resources in Africa and Europe.

Promote, through education, awareness and advocacy, a mental health culture based on dignity, prevention and inclusion, free from stigma.

Our values

Solidarity and Kindness

Deep commitment to the most vulnerable, acting with empathy and selflessness.

Empowerment and Dignity

Promote independence, skills development and respect for human dignity.

Integrity and Transparency

Manage resources honestly and responsibly, and account for every action.

Commitment and Perseverance

Show constant determination to reach our goals and overcome challenges.

Governance

The people who lead

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O Odile Bangili President
J Jacqueline Nguetzou Vice-President
I Ines Metino Secretary General
C Christele Manffo Foppé Deputy Secretary
C Christelle Metino Treasurer
N Nelly Manekeu Auditor and Adviser

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Membership is not just a form: it is an application the board reviews, and answers personally.

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