Hope for Cameroon (HfC) is an international apolitical non-profit organization registered in Montreal, Canada, and Douala, Cameroon, committed to empowering vulnerable internally displaced communities, with a focus on women and children who have been significantly affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Cameroon. Through our initiatives, we provide access to educational opportunities, community development and entrepreneurship training programs, and essential resources to foster positive change and sustainable development in our communities.

Cameroon is a country in Central Africa with a population of over 25 million. It is bounded on the East by Central Africa Republic, on the West by Nigeria, on the North by Chad, and on the South by Congo, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea. It has a vast geographical and cultural diversity with over 240 different ethnic groups, which earns its name “Africa in miniature” or “All Africa in one country”. Cameroon has two major capital cities – Yaoundé (Political) and Douala (economic), and similar to Canada, it has two official languages, French and English.
Like many African nations, Cameroon has a long, intricate history that predates colonial involvement.

Pre-Colonial Era: Before colonial influence, Cameroon was inhabited by various indigenous groups, each with its own rich, unique traditions and cultures. The Sao civilization, around Lake Chad, is one of the earliest known cultures in Cameroon, dating back to around 500 AD.

Portuguese Arrival: In the late 15th century, Portuguese explorers reached the Cameroon coast, naming the region after the Rio dos Camarões (River of Prawns) due to the abundance of shrimp in the waters.