There is a surged prevalence of sexual violence in our local communities .
Rescue Women Cameroon (REWOCAM) , a women-led organization is gearing up to launch a sensitization and re-awakening campaign against rape during the months of April and May 2021 in Kumba.
In September 2020, REWOCAM organised a one week campaign for 50 girls aged 5 to 15, which culminated in creation of the Girls Against Rape (GAR) Club.
In February 2021, REWOCAM organized a program in partnership with Global Pearl Inc. titled ‘Survivors Voices Against Rape’ (SUVAR 2021) conference , where 30 rape survivors across Cameroon came together , to impact their local communities by telling their stories and strategizing on how to fight rape collectively.
3 amongst 4 groups were sponsored to carry out advocacy missions to fight rape in their communities after the SUVAR 2021.
“REWOCAM is charged with the mission to help women strive and succeed through a holistic educational and socio-economic empowerment programs. We are passionate about women’s empowerment and inspired by successful women. We envision a Cameroon where women and girls get to attain their full potentials; educationally, economically, socially, psychologically and politically.
Over the years, REWOCAM has been involved in a lot of empowerment programs for women and girls – from scholarships to health trainings, leadership symposiums to humanitarian actions”
The NGO is also fully involved in Humanitarian relief and aid undertaking the the following missions in Cameroon.
Tel: 654 848 908
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Twitter: @RescueWomen
Website: http://www.rescuewomencameroon.org
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