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Our project and our values<\/h2>\r\n

Learn more about Cameroon and our humanitarian project in Bekoko.<\/h3>\r\n

Our partner organization in Bekoko has been operating the first health center in Cameroon since 2020, staffed exclusively by local employees. In 2025, the center was upgraded to a clinic and now offers a wide range of medical and public health services. This has created a central point of contact for consultations, treatments, and preventative care. Our goal is to sustainably<\/strong> improve the health situation in Cameroon. <\/p>\r\n

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Our project<\/h1>\r\n

Learn more about Cameroon and the humanitarian project in Bekoko.<\/h3>\r\n

The village of Bekoko, located near Douala, Cameroon’s largest city, and bordering the crisis region, long lacked any healthcare facilities. Now, the village has merged with others such as Babenga and Bomono, providing a partially new home for tens of thousands of people.
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 only make the trip when it is already too late, or unfortunately not even then. People with limited mobility have no access to medical care, as there are no ambulances and public transport is limited to moto-taxis. For these reasons, the association KamerunGO! supported its local project partner, the NGO Hope and Life Cameroon<\/a><\/em> (also founded by the KamerunGO! founders), in building and operating a community hospital with local staff. The center offers the residents of Bekoko treatment for acute illnesses, preventative check-ups, vaccinations, and minor injuries. In addition to the outpatient clinic, the center has nine inpatient beds and three beds for infants, as well as a well-equipped laboratory and a pharmacy. Furthermore, preventative work is carried out (e.g., health campaigns in schools and kindergartens), and consultations on various health issues are offered. The local population thus gains access to primary medical care as well as information on health and prevention. Thanks to the new center, diseases can be detected and treated early. This should significantly alleviate the precarious health situation in the region through effective treatments and the reduction of new infections. <\/p>\r\n

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Project overview<\/h2>\r\n

Opening health centre<\/h3>\r\n

Despite the very adverse circumstances due to the difficult political situation in the country, construction work progressed rapidly, and the ambitious schedule could largely be met in the last two years before the opening. The core team working at the hospital met regularly even before the opening, developing concepts and work processes, exchanging ideas, planning the facilities, and maintaining contact with the local community. Two of our employees also participated in further training courses, which we also funded. <\/p>\r\n

The construction was carried out using local workers and, where necessary, supported by skilled personnel (volunteer work) from Switzerland. This was required, for example, for excavation work and the installation of the solar panels. We built sustainably using local building materials and labor, thereby creating jobs. <\/p>\r\n

Goals achieved for CameroonGO! and Hope and Life Cameroon<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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  • Strengthening existing partnerships and expanding further partnerships, both nationally and internationally<\/li>\r\n
  • Opening of the library and handover of the project to the community<\/li>\r\n
  • IDP – Back to School Program from 2020 to 2026<\/li>\r\n
  • Construction of a Logistics and Engineering Center (LEC) for the provision and repair of medical supplies and goods<\/li>\r\n
  • Offering of further training for medical institutions and staff<\/li>\r\n
  • Expansion of solar power plants and provision of solar lanterns<\/li>\r\n
  • Numerous prevention campaigns in schools, with sports clubs, etc.<\/li>\r\n
  • Expansion into a clinic with extended services (ophthalmologist, dentist, physiotherapy)<\/li>\r\n
  • New construction and commissioning of the vaccination and pediatrics center in 2025<\/li>\r\n
  • Expansion of care for pregnant women, prenatal check-ups and obstetrics<\/li>\r\n
  • Collecting donations from private individuals, institutions and companies<\/li>\r\n
  • Expansion of NGO and clinic staff<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    Goals achieved in 2020 for KamerunGO! and Hope and Life Cameroun<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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    • Opening health centre<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

      Goals achieved in 2019 for KamerunGO! and Hope and Life Cameroun<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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      • Installation of the solar system<\/li>\r\n
      • Recruitment of staff<\/li>\r\n
      • Needs analysis for further offers<\/li>\r\n
      • Strengthening existing partnerships and expanding further partnerships<\/li>\r\n
      • Marketing promotions and events<\/li>\r\n
      • Collecting donations from private individuals, institutions and companies<\/li>\r\n
      • Further development of the project<\/li>\r\n
      • Active support on the ground<\/li>\r\n
      • Planning and conducting health campaigns<\/li>\r\n
      • On-site training and training for staff<\/li>\r\n
      • Getting back to School project for IDP children in the region<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

        Achieved goals 2018 KamerunGO! and Hope and Life Cameroon<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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        • Expansion of website, donation platform and marketing material<\/li>\r\n
        • Further development of the strategy<\/li>\r\n
        • Tracks of the 1st Health Campaign<\/li>\r\n
        • Building partnerships in different areas<\/li>\r\n
        • Collecting donations from private individuals and institutions<\/li>\r\n
        • Performing various actions and events<\/li>\r\n
        • Acquisition of the land and start of construction<\/li>\r\n
        • Tracks up administrative processes<\/li>\r\n
        • Organisation of further training courses for 2 future employees<\/li>\r\n
        • Carrying out the first health campaign<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

          Achieved goals 2017 KamerunGO! <\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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          • Foundation of KamerunGO! in June 2017<\/li>\r\n
          • Foundation of Hope and Life August 2017<\/li>\r\n
          • Development of project and schedule based on basic concept<\/li>\r\n
          • Development of the project team in Cameroon and Switzerland<\/li>\r\n
          • Building marketing, communication and fundraising<\/li>\r\n
          • Building partnerships<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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            Why support KamerunGO! ?<\/h1>\r\n

            A project for everyone!<\/h4>\r\n

            Our projects benefit all people, regardless of denomination, gender or ethnicity.<\/p>\r\n

            The money arrives!<\/h4>\r\n

            The board of KamerunGO! works on a voluntary basis and covers the majority of administrative costs (website hosting, office expenses, etc.) themselves. Only since 2026 have a few tasks been outsourced at minimal cost. This means your donation doesn’t disappear somewhere in Switzerland, but directly benefits the people of Cameroon. <\/p>\r\n

            Your donation is in good hands!<\/h4>\r\n

            The board can draw on a wealth of experience. Thanks to good contacts and close cooperation with our partner association in Cameroon, we can use our resources in a targeted and efficient manner! <\/p>\r\n

            News<\/h2>\r\n

            Follow our progress and stay updated!<\/h3>\r\n

            Bekoko is located in the agglomeration of Douala<\/h2>\r\n

            Bekoko is located in the agglomeration of Douala<\/h3>\r\n