https://idared.org/events/ Events and initiatives from Direct Action for Rights Equity and Development, a Cameroonian non-profit working in cultural heritage, the environment, and youth empowerment. en https://idared.org/events/girls-leadership-healthy-relationships-mohcam/ https://idared.org/events/girls-leadership-healthy-relationships-mohcam/ DARED's Child Protection Officer, Leotine Pietamen, facilitated a session during the Girls Leadership Program with Mother of Hope Cameroon, helping participants explore self-worth, healthy boundaries, and respectful relationships. Youth https://idared.org/events/child-trauma-awareness-workshop-bamenda/ https://idared.org/events/child-trauma-awareness-workshop-bamenda/ DARED's Child Protection Officer, Leotine Pietamen, led a Child Trauma Awareness Workshop at an orphanage in Bamenda, bringing together 21 children and caregivers to explore childhood trauma, emotional healing, and positive coping strategies. Youth Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://idared.org/events/nayef-2026-national-youth-economic-forum/ https://idared.org/events/nayef-2026-national-youth-economic-forum/ DARED's Director joined government officials, development partners, entrepreneurs, and fellow young leaders as a selected delegate at the first National Youth Economic Forum, returning with lessons on youth participation, collaboration, and turning talent into lasting value. Advocacy Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://idared.org/events/undp-field-visit/ https://idared.org/events/undp-field-visit/ DARED joined the UNDP Resident Representative on a field visit to the Northwest Region to review recovery-project impact, including a 2% rise in agricultural production, new market sheds in Bafmen, and a youth football programme for peace and social cohesion. Advocacy https://idared.org/events/football-for-social-cohesion/ https://idared.org/events/football-for-social-cohesion/ A year-one report on our Football for Social Cohesion and Community Development Project in Bamenda, which reached 865 participants (54% women and girls) and engaged over 1,000 youths in clean-up campaigns to build peace between communities. Advocacy https://idared.org/events/project-management-grant-writing-workshop/ https://idared.org/events/project-management-grant-writing-workshop/ A three-day intensive training in Bamenda, funded by the French Development Agency through Alliance Française Bamenda, equipping 30 participants from 20+ organizations with project design and fundraising skills. Advocacy https://idared.org/events/tree-planting-bafut-palace/ https://idared.org/events/tree-planting-bafut-palace/ With support from the North West Regional Assembly and the UNESCO Heritage Volunteer Program, DARED planted 500 palm trees to restore the ecological and cultural heritage of the Bafut Kingdom. Environment https://idared.org/events/heritage-engagement-bamendankwen/ https://idared.org/events/heritage-engagement-bamendankwen/ In partnership with the Regional Delegation of Arts and Culture, DARED led University of Bamenda students through the Bamendankwen Palace and Museum to deepen youth involvement in cultural preservation. Heritage https://idared.org/events/visit-bafut-palace/ https://idared.org/events/visit-bafut-palace/ A meeting with local producers of the Atogho at the Bafut Palace, a UNESCO Tentative List heritage site, to discuss boosting the region's embroidery and creative sector. Heritage https://idared.org/events/childrens-holiday-bootcamp/ https://idared.org/events/childrens-holiday-bootcamp/ A hands-on bootcamp for 50 children in arts & crafts, painting, computer programming, web development, and music, building creativity, digital skills, and confidence. Youth https://idared.org/events/film-for-advocacy-workshop/ https://idared.org/events/film-for-advocacy-workshop/ Young filmmakers from across Cameroon gained skills in advocacy filmmaking at the U.S. Embassy Yaoundé, through the Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Program. Arts Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://idared.org/events/commemorating-world-heritage-day/ https://idared.org/events/commemorating-world-heritage-day/ A day of commemorative activities including a CRTV radio engagement and guided tours of heritage sites, the German fort and Menteh Waterfall, with University of Bamenda students. Heritage https://idared.org/events/world-heritage-volunteers/ https://idared.org/events/world-heritage-volunteers/ Partnering with the Regional Delegation of Arts and Culture for the UNESCO World Heritage Volunteer Fund project at the Bafut Royal Palace, using volunteerism as a tool for heritage restoration. Heritage https://idared.org/events/youth-empowerment-workshop/ https://idared.org/events/youth-empowerment-workshop/ Hands-on training in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, financial management, and leadership, bridging the gap between education and employment for young people. Youth https://idared.org/events/world-theatre-day/ https://idared.org/events/world-theatre-day/ Bringing together young and aspiring actors to celebrate theatre as a culture of peace, exploring the challenges and opportunities within the theatre arts sector. Arts https://idared.org/events/ivy-africa-madex-workshop/ https://idared.org/events/ivy-africa-madex-workshop/ DARED joined youth leaders from 15+ countries in Antananarivo to tackle heritage preservation and climate action through volunteering, hosted by the Malagasy National Commission for UNESCO. Heritage https://idared.org/events/master-class-world-heritage-day/ https://idared.org/events/master-class-world-heritage-day/ A master conference with cultural experts on heritage conservation, protecting heritage in crisis zones, and the effects of climate change, engaging students from the University of Bamenda. Heritage https://idared.org/events/advocacy-training-session/ https://idared.org/events/advocacy-training-session/ A roundtable conference inspiring students to revive the reading culture, organized with the Regional Delegation of Arts and Culture and partners across Bamenda. Advocacy https://idared.org/events/engaging-local-craftsmen/ https://idared.org/events/engaging-local-craftsmen/ Capacity-building roundtables with craftsmen and women in the North West Region to support import substitution, strengthen local economies, and grow the creative sector. Advocacy