Turning Waste to Worth: Bamenda teen recycles plastic bottles into science laboratory equipment

By Mboh Promise By recycling discarded plastic bottles into laboratory-scale pans, 18-year-old Amashi Victory Titih has shown how a community problem can be tackled with simple local solutions while providing children and students with practical learning opportunities. Plastic waste remains one of the biggest environmental concerns in Bamenda, the chief town of the Northwest region. Plastic bottles and other non-biodegradable…

Trauma and Triumph: The painful mental health recovery path of Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict victims

Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict has triggered a deep mental health crisis, leaving thousands battling trauma, depression, and anxiety. Despite stigma and limited services, organizations like CBCHS and DIBA provide counseling and support, helping survivors rebuild their lives and restore hope.

The unseen struggle: Persons with disabilities caught in middle of Anglophone armed conflict

Since 2016, Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict has trapped many persons with disabilities, unable to flee violence, leaving them among the most vulnerable victims.