Empowering Tomorrow: Youth, Biodiversity, and the Call to Action Once upon a time—not long ago—the global community woke up to a shared realization: our planet’s incredible variety of life was vanishing. Forests were shrinking, coral reefs were bleaching, and species that once roamed freely now faced extinction. In response, the world came together in 1992 […]
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 […]
