Empowering Maidens, Girls, and Communities in Conflict-Affected Cameroon
Creating opportunities through education, advocacy, and skills development — because when women rise, communities thrive.
About Us
MISSION
To empower and uplift women, girls, and communities in Cameroon through advocacy, education, and support. UNIMAC strives to promote gender equality, provide resources and opportunities, and create a more inclusive society where every woman thrives and succeeds.
The organization's primary mission is to help vulnerable, unmarried young girls and women become self-resilient and economically independent, dismantling systemic abuse, combating child trafficking, and promoting an environment where human rights are fully respected.
VISION
A Cameroon where every individual, regardless of gender, enjoys equal rights, opportunities, and dignity, and can participate fully in the social, economic, and political life of their community.
Who We Serve
- Vulnerable young women ("maidens") affected by the Anglophone Crisis
- Girls and young women (ages 18-40)
- Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
- Single mothers
- Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)
- Elderly persons in Bafut and Belo
- Conflict-affected children in schools
Women's Economic Empowerment & Rights
Fostering financial self-reliance to lower vulnerability to human trafficking and exploitation.
- Sustainable Snail Farming
- Entrepreneurship Support
- Vocational Training
- Women's Leadership Training
Gender, Governance, & Peacebuilding
Training youth and women to act as drivers of non-violent conflict resolution.
- Empower 1,000 Children as Peace Ambassadors
- Women's Peace Committees
- Cultural Diversity and Tolerance Education
- GBV Awareness & Advocacy
Inclusive Education & Digital Transformation
Bridging gender splits in technology, literacy, and fundamental schooling.
- UNIMAC Digital Futures
- ICT & Digital Literacy Training
- School Support
- DREAMS Project
Health, Wellbeing, & Civil Defense
Managing reproductive health literacy, hygiene security, and restoring identity documents lost during displacement.
- Menstrual Hygiene Management
- Reproductive Health Education
- Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
- OVC & IDP Identity Restoration
- Operation: Keep the Toilet Clean
Over 200 Dedicated Volunteers
Across Cameroon, passionate volunteers are driving UNIMAC’s mission forward — empowering women, mentoring youth, and supporting vulnerable communities through training, outreach, and advocacy.
Whether you can give a few hours or a few months, your time and skills can make a lasting difference.
Transforming Lives, One Community at a Time
Across Cameroon, UNIMAC’s programs have empowered women, educated children, and built stronger, more resilient communities. From training displaced women in entrepreneurship to supporting education for vulnerable children, every initiative creates lasting change and renewed hope.
Through your support, we continue to reach more communities, promote gender equality, and ensure that no one is left behind.
Our Impact in Numbers
Total Beneficiaries Reached
Women & Youth Trained in ICT
Vulnerable Women Surveyed
IDPs Assisted with Food Relief
Women Trained as Snail Farmers (with 15 new farms established)
Active Volunteers
Regions
Our Projects
Growing Climate Resilience: One Farm at a Time
Sustainable cabbage farming initiative; community garden established at UNIMAC HQ
Empower 1,000 Children as Peace Ambassadors
Build peace, resilience, and conflict resolution skills among youth affected by crisis
Latest from the Blog
Stay informed with stories, highlights, and updates from our programs across Cameroon. From community outreach to women’s empowerment, our blog captures the progress, voices, and impact of UNIMAC in action.
Growing Climate Resistance: One Farm at a Time
Climate-Smart Agriculture · UNIMAC Field Initiative Growing Climate Resilience One Farm at a Time UNIMAC’s sustainable cabbage farming initiative is demonstrating that climate action works best when it starts at ground level: with farmers,...
Advocacy Withinthe Rule of Law
Rights Workshop · 1 August 2026 · Yaoundé Advocacy Within the Rule of Law UNIMAC joins the conversation on civic space, digital rights, and the responsibilities that make both meaningful — because rights without...
Empowering Young People to Map the Future
Program Launch · August 2026 · Yaoundé Empowering Young People to Map the Future Inside the launch of the Map4Change Youth-Led Community Mapping Program — training the next generation of evidence-based community...
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