Maternity Health Services
Cameroon
Bamenda,
Douala,
Garoua,
Kumba,
Maroua,
Yaounde
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Description:
CAPEC since its inception in 2002 has been working with and for children and youths in more than thirty (30) villages of Cameroon, Central Africa. CAPEC works to identify the needs and meets the aspirations of the rural children,youths, the underprevileged and weaker sections of the society, through participatory approaches. Our other activities include: awareness raising; community health care; child labour prevention elimination and rehabilitation. The Organisation has raised awareness on HIV/AIDS,thanks to GTZ for material support. It has mobilised public opinion against child labour by organising rallies and campaigns in the surburbs of Cameroon.
Highlights:
Normal on weekends to visit rainforest areas, zoo's, beach, mountains, etc.
Qualifications:
High School Certificate.
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Languages :
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- English
- French
- German
- Spanish
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Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- AIDS
- community health
- consciousness-raising
- health care
- health education
- women
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Age Range: 18yrs and above
This Program is open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
Participants Travel to Cameroon
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups of 2-5
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Resume
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Job and Internship Network
Cameroon Association for the Protection and Education of the Child (CAPEC)'s Mission Statement: To learn about the 'Volunteering Landscape' of Cameroon and serve within an international context as the National Centre of Excellence to appreciate and maximise the positive impact of volunteering on individuals, groups, organisations, the community and society. To develop and strengthen the idea of national volunteering and develop a sustainable network across the country; To provide services that address members' needs; To provide advocacy, media and promotion services;To develop partnerships and innovative projects; To provide training, information and knowledge exchange services.
Year Founded: June 2003
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