World Peace Day: YAPCEC calls on youth leaders to foster the culture of peace in Buea-Cameroon
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Youth Advocates for Peace and Community Empowerment (YAPCEC), a Cameroonian NGO has successfully commemorated the 2024 International Day of peace in a grand style in Buea, the Southwest Region of Cameroon. In collaboration with the Regional Delegation of the Ministry of Youths and Civic Education, the activity took place on 21 September 2024 under the team, “Building a Culture of Peace.”
The event brought together more than 80 youth leaders from Buea, who were drawn from different localities and civil society organizations. During the event, opportunities available for youths to explore in relation to the promotion of peace were at the center of discussion. Challenges were equally identified and recommendations made.
Facilitated by Mr. Bochum Samuel who is the founder and executive director of YAPCEC, the discussions were so engaging as participants actively participated through contributions and questions. Among the challenges identified, during the events, the facilitators paid more attention to the lack of Trust and Unreliable Youth Involvement, Lack of Opportunities, Gender Bias, Lack of Knowledge About Peace, Lack of Funds or Resources, etc. During the event, some opportunities were identified as; affordable communication, empowerment, the subsidization of school fees etc.
Youth Advocates for Peace and Community Empowerment (YAPCEC) is a Cameroonian NGO with a mission to empower youths by providing them with relevant skills and knowledge. Their goal is to help young people access opportunities to improve their lives and communities.
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
