“Humanity in Action” on World Humanitarian Day 2025 🌍

Today, the Saika-Elisabeth-Stiftung (SELF) commemorates World Humanitarian Day 2025, a day dedicated to honoring those who serve in humanitarian crises and to celebrating the global spirit of humanity. Under the theme "Humanity in Action," we reaffirm our foundational commitment to permanently improving the lives of the most vulnerable in Cameroon.

For years, the SELF Foundation has been on the frontlines, directly touching over 5,000 lives and indirectly impacting countless more through compassionate and dedicated action. Our work is driven by the conviction that humanitarian aid must empower individuals to help themselves, fostering self-initiative and creating sustainable solutions.

World Humanitarian Day 2025

Highlights of Our Impact

• The Reusable Sanitary Pads Project: This initiative has provided over 1,800 girls with eco-friendly pads, promoting dignity and reducing school absenteeism. It has also empowered more than 20 vulnerable women by training them in pad production and providing starter kits to support their economic independence.

• Back to School with SELF Project: We have distributed school kits to children and families displaced by the crisis in the Northwest and Southwest regions, directly benefiting over 2,000 individuals. This project ensures that education, a key to success, remains accessible even in times of crisis.

• The Garden of Hope Vocational Training Centre: Our first cohort of 20 internally displaced women and girls is currently undergoing vocational training in tailoring, catering, and hairdressing, equipping them with essential skills for a sustainable livelihood.

• Women Empowerment Micro Loan Project: In the Nkolmesseng locality, we are empowering over 10 internally displaced women with micro-loans to start small businesses and achieve financial independence.

• Child Protection Program: Through advocacy and support, we have safeguarded the rights of over 400 children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, providing them with non-food items, education, vocational training, and psychosocial support.

  
  

Our Partners in Impact

The success of our mission is made possible by the invaluable support of our partners and the schools we collaborate with.

Partners:

• Canadian High Commission

• Canadian Funds for Local Initiative

• Street Child of Cameroon

• GIZ

• Peace Corps Cameroon

• Vincent and Friends Association

• Salesforce

• Inspectorate of Basic Education - Jakiri

  
  

Schools:

• Ave Mahena Secondary and High School - Shiy Jakiri

• Cardinal Tumi Catholic Comprehensive College (CATUCCOL) - Mantum

• Catholic Nursery School Jakiri

• Catholic Primary School Jakiri

• Islamic Secondary and High School - Jakiri

• Presbyterian School Jakiri

  
  

The Call to Action

With 4.7 million people in Cameroon in humanitarian need, our work is far from over. This year's theme is a powerful reminder that humanitarian work is not just a calling but a daily responsibility. The SELF Foundation will continue to respond with empathy and resilience to create lasting change. We invite you to be part of this movement through volunteering, donations, or by amplifying our message. Your action counts.