Our project and our values

Learn more about Cameroon and our humanitarian project in Bekoko.

We operate the first medical health centre in Bekoko and run it with local staff. In this way, we create a point of contact for consultations, treatments and prevention work. Our goal is to improve the health situation in Cameroon in a sustainable way.

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Our project

Learn more about Cameroon and our humanitarian project in Bekoko.

The village of Bekoko, close to Cameroon's largest city Douala and on the border to the crisis region, had no health facilities whatsoever. Although the nearest hospital in Douala is only about 50 km away, the journey there is very complicated, expensive and time-consuming. As a result, many people do not take the road until it is already too late or, unfortunately, not even then. People who are restricted in their mobility do not have access to medical care at all, as there are no ambulances and public transport is only carried out via Moto taxis. For these reasons, the KamerunGO! association supported the local project partner NGO Hope and Life Cameroon (which was also set up by the founders of KamerunGO!) to set up a community hospital and run it with local staff.

The center offers the residents of Bekoko treatment for acute illnesses, preventive check-ups, vaccinations and minor accidents. In addition to the outpatient clinic, the centre has 9 inpatient beds and 3 beds for infants, as well as a well-equipped laboratory and pharmacy. In addition, prevention work is carried out (e.g. health campaigns in schools and kindergartens) and advice is provided on various health issues. This gives the local population access to primary medical care as well as information on health and prevention. Thanks to the new centre, diseases can be detected and treated at an early stage. The aim is to massively alleviate the precarious health situation in the region, through effective treatments and the reduction of new infections.

Project overview

Opening health centre

Despite the very adverse circumstances due to the difficult political situation in the country, the construction work progressed quickly and the ambitious schedule was largely adhered to in the last two years before the opening.
The core team employed at the hospital met regularly before the opening, developed concepts and work processes, exchanged ideas, planned the facility and was in contact with the population.
Two of our employees were also on further training courses, which were also financed by us.
The construction work was carried out by local workers and, where necessary, accompanied by specialist staff (voluntary work) from Switzerland.
This was necessary, for example, for excavation work and the installation of the solar system.
We built sustainably and with local building materials and labor, thus creating jobs.

Goals achieved in 2022 for KamerunGO! and Hope and Life Cameroun

Strengthening existing partnerships and expanding further partnerships
Library opening
Warehouse built
Solar system expanded and lanterns installed in the village
Marketing promotions and events
Collecting donations from private individuals, institutions and companies
New chief physician found
Dental department was put into operation and a free consultation campaign was carried out
Planning and implementation of health campaigns (annual HIV campaign)
Getting back to school project for IDP children in the region (annual)

Goals achieved in 2021 for KamerunGO! and Hope and Life Cameroun

Goals achieved in 2020 for KamerunGO! and Hope and Life Cameroun