Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation

Event Highlight | 2025 Executive & Strategic Leadership Program

Last year, 25 visionary leaders came together in Yaoundé for the 2024 Executive & Strategic Leadership Program—a transformative experience led by top policy experts and governance trainers. From bold conversations to real-world strategy sessions, the impact was immediate and lasting.

Now it’s your turn!
Do you lead a think tank, civil society organization (CSO), or an independent research center within the Central Africa Region?

Join us from August 5–6, 2025, in Yaoundé, for the 2025 edition under the theme “Navigating Volatility: Sustaining Think Tanks and CSOs in Unstable Environments”.

Participants will be guided by experienced trainers and empowered to navigate instability, influence policy, and lead with purpose in a changing Africa.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025.

📸See highlights from 2024: https://tinyurl.com/2v2m42m9
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3v29dtcb

In August 2024, 20 young Cameroonians stepped into the Emerging Leaders Program—three days of intense policy training, mentorship, and networking. One year later, they are shaping communities, drafting policy briefs, and leading change across Cameroon.

This is your chance to join the 2025 cohort, from August 4-6, 2025, in Yaoundé.

Are you under 35, purpose-driven, and ready to lead?

Apply now and gain:
➡️Fully funded 3 day immersive training
➡️Expert-led sessions on policy, governance & leadership
➡️Exclusive affiliation with the Nkafu Policy Institute
➡️Funding & support to execute your community project

Deadline: June 13, 2025.

📸Relive the 2024 edition here: https://tinyurl.com/35p899r6
🔗Learn more and apply:
https://tinyurl.com/ye28ekxa

📢Applications Open: 2025 Global Surgery Advocacy Program

Applications are now open for the 2025 Global Surgery Advocacy Program, a six-month hybrid certificate training aimed at 25 participants dedicated to expanding surgical access in low- and middle-income countries.

This intensive program integrates online learning with in-person training in Butaro, Rwanda, equipping healthcare professionals, community leaders, and policy stakeholders with advocacy skills, coalition-building strategies, and communication tools.

Participants will undertake capstone advocacy projects designed to influence surgical systems at both community and global levels. Priority will be given to applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

This program is a great step forward in building local capacity for surgical advocacy.
Apply today and be part of a new wave of changemakers in global surgery.

Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/d68a4fuk


Operation Smile

The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation team spent May 30, 2025, at Les Centre d'Accueil de l'Espoir in Efoulan, Yaoundé, participating in the monthly Community Day outreach.

Foundation staff turned their regular Friday into a day of service, assisting with cleaning and laundry while engaging children through dance performances and friendly competitions. The event culminated in the presentation of food items and hygiene kits.

This monthly outreach reflects the Foundation's commitment to beyond policy work, showcasing how direct service fosters lasting connections with Cameroon's most populations.

📸Get a glimpse of the day's activities
https://tinyurl.com/56rphna9

Publication Highlight | The Blue Economy in Central Africa: An Ocean of Opportunities for Sustainable Development
By Adeline Nembot, PhD. & Larissa Ntoubia

As we commemorate under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution,” we spotlight the power of the in driving across Central Africa.

Central Africa’s vast marine and freshwater resources—from the Congo River to its extensive coastlines—hold immense potential to drive , , and while preserving . Yet, challenges like plastic pollution, overfishing, weak governance, and inadequate infrastructure hinder progress.

In our recent policy paper, Dr. Adeline Nembot and Larissa Ntoubia explore how marine resources can unlock food security, clean energy, and job creation while safeguarding the .

This , we reaffirm our commitment to sustainable development by advocating for policies that:

➡️Strengthen legal frameworks for responsible resource use
➡️Promote private sector investment in aquaculture and clean energy
➡️Empower women and youth through capacity-building programs

The blue economy isn’t just about conservation; it’s about transforming lives. By leveraging innovation and inclusive policies, Central Africa can transform its aquatic wealth into a catalyst for reduction and environmental resilience.

Join us in reimagining Africa’s development through blue innovation.

📖 Read the full paper
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mpb69h69


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📣 Do you live in Buea, Yaoundé, Edea, Bamenda, or Foumbot and are looking to start a business or gain hands-on skills?
This is your moment!

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is hosting FREE Income-Generating Skills Training in five cities this June 2025:

➡️Buea – June 12–13 | Foundation Banquet Hall, Mile 18 Junction
➡️Yaoundé – June 12–13 | Foundation headquarters, Simbock
➡️Edea – June 17–18 | Micotel Hotel
➡️Foumbot – June 17–18 | Dubai Hotel
➡️Bamenda – June 17–18 | Hotel Mondial

Participants will learn how to produce:
➡️Soap Cubes
➡️Liquid Soap
➡️Detergents
➡️Bleach

This hands-on training, equips women and youth with practical, business-ready skills, in addition to free mentorship.

Let’s power prosperity, one skill at a time.
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ebiERvpw
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📣Vous habitez Buea, Yaoundé, Edea, Bamenda ou Foumbot et souhaitez créer une entreprise ou apprendre un métier?
C’est le moment ou jamais!

Le Centre des petites entreprises et de l'entrepreneuriat (SBEC) de la Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia organise des formations GRATUITES sur les Activités génératrices de revenus dans cinq villes en juin 2025:

➡️Buea – 12-13 juin | Salle des banquets de la Fondation, Mile 18 junction
➡️Yaoundé – 12-13 juin | Siège de la Fondation, Simbock
➡️Edea – 17-18 juin | Hôtel Micotel
➡️Foumbot – 17-18 juin | Dubai Hotel
➡️Bamenda – 17-18 juin | Hôtel Mondial

Les participants apprendront à produire :
➡️Des cubes de savon
➡️Du savon liquide
➡️Des détergents
➡️De l’eau de Javel

Cette formation pratique permettra aux femmes et aux jeunes d’acquérir des compétences concrètes, directement exploitables, en plus d’un mentorat gratuit.

Favorisons la prospérité, une compétence à la fois.
Cliquez sur le lien pour vous inscrire :
🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebiERvpw


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Publication Highlight | The Nexus Between Elections and Public Health
By Dr. Bruna Djeunang, Dr. KIBU ODETTE, Dr. Dabou & Dr. RONALD GOBINA

In October 2025, Cameroonians will head to the polls. But beyond ballots and campaigns lies a hidden story–how elections shape hashtag .

From packed rallies to political instability, can be breeding grounds for infectious diseases, disrupt vital health services, and deepen inequalities. In fact, during past electoral cycles, regions with fewer political supporters received up to 48% less health , widening the health gap.

Our recent policy paper unravels this complex relationship. The paper explores how electoral processes can affect every sphere from to , and why integrating public health into is no longer optional.

We believe stronger democracies mean healthier societies. Read, share, and advocate for health-conscious hashtag .

Get the full analysis: https://lnkd.in/epsU6yZj


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Faits Marquants du Programme | Programme d'Immersion Linguistique de Vacances - Entièrement Financé!

Votre enfant a entre 10 et 16 ans et souhaite apprendre l'anglais ou le français dans un environnement amusant et immersif?

La Fondation Denis & Lenora Foretia présente son passionnant programme d'immersion linguistique pendant les vacances, spécialement conçu pour les débutants et les apprenants de niveau intermédiaire. Et le plus intéressant, c'est que les 20 premiers candidats bénéficieront du programme GRATUITEMENT!

La date limite d'inscription est fixée au mercredi 11 juin 2025.
Ne ratez pas cette occasion!

Ce que votre enfant gagnera:
➡️Accès à des outils linguistiques modernes
➡️Des animateurs experts pour vous guider dans votre apprentissage
➡️Un cadre dynamique et amical pour s'épanouir
➡️Un style d'apprentissage pratique en intérieur comme en extérieur
➡️Des petits groupes (maximum 10 apprenants par module) pour une meilleure attention.

Lieu: Collège international MADA, Obili, Yaoundé.
Horaires: du mardi au jeudi, de 10h00 à 15h30
Frais de participation: 25 000 FCFA (si vous n'êtes pas parmi les 20 premiers inscrits)
Bénéficiez de réductions exclusives si vous vous inscrivez avant la date limite!

Cliquez sur le lien pour vous inscrire maintenant ou recommandez quelqu'un pour cette expérience inoubliable:
https://shorturl.at/zWRHa
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Program Highlight | Fully Funded Holiday Language Immersion Program

Is your child between 10 and 16 years old and eager to master English or French in a fun, immersive environment?
The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation presents its exciting Holiday Language Immersion Program, specially designed for beginners and intermediate learners. Here’s the best part: the first 20 applicants will enjoy the program FREE!

Registration closes on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Don’t miss out!

What your child will gain:
➡️Access to modern language tools
➡️Expert facilitators to guide your learning
➡️A dynamic, friendly setting for growth
➡️A hands-on indoor/outdoor learning style
➡️Small groups (maximum 10 learners per module) for better attention

Venue: MADA International College, Obili, Yaoundé.
Time: Tuesdays to Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Participation Fee: 25,000 FCFA (if you’re not among the first 20 to register)
Enjoy exclusive early-bird discounts if you register before the Deadline!

Click the link to register now or refer someone you care about for this unforgettable experience:
https://shorturl.at/zWRHa

Event Highlight | Africa @ World Bank Annual Meetings

On October 14, 2025, the Nkafu Policy Institute will convene the Africa @ World Bank Annual Meetings at the Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C. — a flagship forum bringing together policymakers, economists, business leaders, and development experts committed to advancing Africa’s economic future.

From enhancing trade and infrastructure to generating jobs, promoting innovation, and ensuring inclusive development, this event provides a strategic space to connect, collaborate, and foster impactful change.

Want to be part of this influential gathering?
Register your interest here https://tinyurl.com/224jntzs

Interested in partnering or sponsoring?
Let us know here https://tinyurl.com/bda3ym7u


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Forced displacement and poverty are two major challenges that have a substantial impact on Africa's socio-economic landscape.

In her research paper, “The Ripple Effect: How Forced Displacement Fuels Poverty in Africa,” Muriel Kinkoh, Research Assistant at the Nkafu Policy Institute, exposes the devastating cycle of displacement and poverty gripping the continent:

➡️Over 44 million people are forcibly displaced in Sub-Saharan Africa.
➡️60% are internally displaced, fleeing conflict, climate crises, and instability.
➡️9 in 10 refugees live below the poverty line.

The paper explores how displacement creates a vicious cycle of poverty, where individuals face limited access to healthcare, education, employment, and safety. Often hosted by struggling nations, displaced populations are frequently invisible in poverty data, yet they bear the heaviest burden.

This timely paper presents actionable solutions, including inclusive development planning, legal protection frameworks, and initiatives aimed at breaking the cycle and promoting resilience.

This is not just a humanitarian crisis; it is a barrier to achieving and . Without urgent action, millions risk being left behind.

Explore the full analysis and join the conversation on breaking this cycle!

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The Ripple Effect: How Forced Displacement Fuels Poverty in Africa - ON POLICY Africa Introduction Forced displacement and poverty are two major challenges that have a substantial impact on Africa’s socio-economic landscape. The continent is home to numerous challenges such as armed conflicts, environmental degradation, and political/economic instability which lead to high rates of...

Imagine a talented woman—skilled, ambitious, ready to contribute to her community’s growth. But her potential is fettered by an invisible force: gender-based violence ( ).

70% of women in developing countries experience GBV in their lifetime. Beyond the emotional and physical toll, GBV strips women of their ability to work, learn, and lead. are 10% less likely to participate in the labor force and 20% less likely to start a business.

Our Policy Brief, “Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Addressing the Impact of GBV on Women’s Economic Participation” by SBEC - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center's Chefor N. Meungwe, sheds light on this silent economic barrier and how to dismantle it.

Read the brief. Share the call. Be part of the change.
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Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Addressing the Impact of Gender-Based Violence on Women's Economic Participation - Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation | Catalyzing Africa's Economic Transformation By Chefor Ngwenyi Meungwe (Download Policy Brief) Introduction: For societies to thrive, every citizen must have equal rights, be able to safely exercise their own voice, and live free from intimidation, harassment, discrimination and violence. Preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV...