Happy International Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025! Today, May 28th, we unite “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” celebrating the incredible women and girls in our lives and worldwide. Menstruation is not a taboo, but a natural, vital sign of health and life’s beautiful continuity. Let’s honour this normal bodily function and the strength it signifies. We stand […]
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, JUNE 5, 2025 (Eco-jogging: Checkpoint – Mile 17 Motor Park on June 4) Association for Women Empowerment Cameroon-AWEC with the Ministry of Environment and various environmental stakeholders, including CSOs in Buea – join the international community in saying NO TO PLASTIC POLLUTION. It was an exciting moment for the volunteers to network […]
𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙒𝙀𝘾 – 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙊𝙘𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮 Today, June 8th, is World Oceans Day, and we’re taking a moment to truly appreciate the wonder that sustains us! Look at this incredible image – it beautifully captures the magic above and below the waves. Why is the ocean so […]
Empowering Advocates for Change: A Successful 2-Day Workshop by AMAAN AFRICA & LOYOC! On June 9–10, 2025, AWEC participated in a two day workshop organized by AMAAN AFRICA, in partnership with LOYOC. The transformative 2-day workshop focused on Content Creation and Advocacy for Children in Conflict Zones. Day 1 – Virtual Workshop on Zoom **Theme:Creative […]
Today June 14,2025. AWEC in partnership with Hadassah foundation commemorated World Blood Donor Day with a comprehensive program that included a mental health talk, a gender-based violence talk, and a blood donation talk, all aimed at raising awareness and promoting overall well-being. A medical practitioner also delivered a health talk, providing valuable insights and information. […]
Violence against women is a global emergency. Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by an intimate partner or family member. #ForAllWomenAndGirls, the world must prevent violence and hold perpetrators accountable Learn more: unwo.men/kLGm50WUt41
On September 21, commemorated as the International Day of Peace, under the theme: “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” Peace starts with you and me. Every kind word, every act of compassion, every moment of understanding makes a difference. Let’s stand together, spread love, and build a brighter, more peaceful future—one action at a time.
Girls around the world are rising above the barriers that have long held them back. From being denied an education to facing early or forced marriage and gender-based violence, they refuse to be defined by limitations. With courage, determination, and unshakable spirit, they are breaking stereotypes, pursuing their dreams, and claiming the future they deserve—proving […]
Rural women are vital leaders in their communities, playing a key role in tackling global challenges such as poverty, hunger and the climate crisis. On Wednesday’s International Day of Rural Women — and every day — we can all: Recognize their work as food providers and protectors of the environment. Call for their participation in […]
Yesterday, 6th December 2025, the Association for Women Empowerment Cameroon (AWEC) partnered with Hadassah Foundation Cameroon and D-Light Foundation to successfully implement an empowerment and awareness program in Muea Quarter, Buea titled “Empowerment as a Shield: Breaking the Cycle of Gender-Based Violence through Education, Awareness, and Action.” The event brought together 30+ women, including vulnerable […]
