Vision in Action Cameroon

About US

Vision in Action Cameroon (VIAC) is a youth-led, non-profit organization that works to support adolescent girls, young women (AGYW), and their communities in Cameroon. We focus on creating positive change through programs in research,
advocacy, and communication. The organization is committed to promoting gender equality and human rights, using feminist values and gender transformative approaches in all its work.

Since 2007

Our history

Vision in Action Cameroon was started by young people who wanted to make a difference, and it is still led by them.

  1. 2007

    A youth club is born

    Seven students start a peer-education club in colleges, focused on life skills and HIV prevention at a time when HIV prevalence in the South West Region stood at 11%.

  2. Peer educators

    Trained to serve

    The founders train as peer educators through the national “Pinch and Unroll” campaign and form a voluntary group bringing youth-friendly SRH information to their peers.

  3. Common Initiative Group

    Growing the mission

    Operating as a Common Initiative Group, VIAC widens its work to gender equality, rights-based advocacy and the empowerment of adolescents and young women.

  4. November 2014

    Officially registered

    VIAC becomes a registered non-profit association under Cameroonian law (No. 886/G37/D14/VOL II/SAAJP), ready to run larger programmes and advocacy.

  5. Today

    Youth-driven and feminist

    VIAC advances the rights, health and well-being of adolescent girls, young women and their communities through research, advocacy, creative communication and programmes.

Our vision

“A community in which reproductive and health rights are recognized for all irrespective of sexual orientation and identity and gender expression.”

Our mission

“To improve sexual and reproductive health rights for the marginalized, including those affected by diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions in Cameroon through a cohesive program of empowerment, advocacy, creative activism, research and development.”

Our motto

“Turning vision into action and bridging the health inequalities in our country.”

VIAC Strategic  Pillars 2026-2030

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC GOALS WITH INDICATORS

Goal: Increase access to accurate SRHR information and quality services for adolescents, young women, and minority groups.

  • Number of adolescents and young women reached with SRHR education (target: 50,000).
  • Percentage increase in access to youth friendly SRHR services (target: +30%).
  • Number of schools implementing SRHR program (target: 150 schools).
  • Reduction in reported stigma around SRHR topics (baseline vs. endline survey).

Goal: Strengthen community resilience and promote non-violent resolution.

  • Number of youths trained in peacebuilding and conflict resolution (target: 5,000).
  • Number of community dialogue sessions conducted (target: 500 sessions).
  • Reduction in local conflict incidents (tracked via community reports).
  • Percentage of participants reporting improved trust and social cohesion (target: 80%).

Goal: Promote climate-smart health interventions and resilience.

  • Reduction in climate-related health risks reported (baseline vs. endline).
  • Number of awareness campaigns on climate-health linkages (target: 50 campaigns).
  • Percentage of households implementing sustainable practices (target: 40%).
  • Number of communities adopting climate-resilient health practices (target: 100 communities).

Goal: Strengthen community development and local health systems.

  • Percentage of gender-transformative initiatives implemented (target: 300 initiatives).
  • Number of sports and dialogue events promoting health and others (target: 500 events).

Goal: Integrate research and data-driven strategies into all interventions.

5.1 Strengthen research and data systems for informed decision-making.
5.2 Ensure program design and implementation are evidence-based and inclusive.
5.3 Build organizational capacity for data analysis and utilization.

OUR TEAM

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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