Who We Are
Community Development Network (CDN) was founded in 2013 as a registered organization in Cameroonian organization and registered as 501c3 organization in the United States in 2017; with the aim of promoting rural development and supporting less privileged and marginalized communities in Cameroon and the United States.
What We Do
Facilitate access to basic education and training opportunities for children and youths as well as support with scholarships, supplies extra curricular activities.
Capacity building and access to entrepreneurship and career training opportunities to help curb unemployment and facilitate access to jobs and generate income to support themselves and family.
Raise Awareness and Sensitization campaigns and workshops on primary healthcare, hygiene, immunization, vaccination and access to healthcare and medical supplies for better and healthy living.
Promote community engagement and a sense of responsibility for its people through programs and activities that enhance community leadership and a strong sense of civic responsibility.
Organize and promote work and cultural exchanges between local and international volunteers to share experiences, skills, knowledge, culture and come together towards building better communities.
Promote food security in local communities in agricultural ventures and the use of new techniques in order to maximize yield in produce from farming and animal rearing.
Our Team
Finley Fonkenmun
Founder & Executive Director
Aaron Cooper
Administrative Manager
Julius Nwana
Program Manager
Amelia Shroyer
Communication Officer
Glory Ebane
Project Officer
Fritz Woloua
Partnership Officer
Christopher Laba
Public Relations Officer
Ramses Wato
Outreach Officer
Griffin Uhlir
Web Designer & Developer
Board of Directors
Princewill Achem
Monitoring and Evaluation
As a researcher in Development Evaluation and Research, Mr Achem has experience in public administration and project monitoring/ evaluation, and research across the public and private sectors in Cameroon and abroad. He holds a Master's in International Relations, specializing in Cooperation, Humanitarian Action, and Sustainable Development. His expertise includes International Relations, Financial and Human Resource Management, Logistics, Environmental Management, and Sustainable Development. Mr Achem is very passionate about bringing his knowledge and background to support our work.
Gervais Naa
Finance and Logistics
Mr Naa brings years of experience in management, operations and Logistics across financial industries. With a background in Logistics Management, Economics and Financial Management, he is passionate about driving development and supports Community Development Network in financial advisory services by combining his expertise in logistics management, financial analysis and supply chain management, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring efficient operations while also managing financial data and reporting both in Cameroon and abroad.
Margaret Fogam
Fundraising and Sponsorship
With over 22 years of professional experience with Plan International a child center INGO and 4 years system management at USAID Cameroon, Mrs Fogam is very hard-working, dynamic, meticulous, success oriented and dependable to provide her expertise and assistance for Community Development Network to achieve in mission in empowering communities across Cameroon. Mrs Fogam offers strategic advice on managing relationships with stakeholders, the planning and execution of sponsorship and fundraising strategies that align with our work and mission.
Josephine Njieko
Education and Health
As a Registered Nurse in the United States with years of experience in community health education, Mrs Njieko is a professional who supports our work through educational strategies and methods to promote health and wellbeing for individuals, groups and communities. She has been very instrumental in assessing health needs to develop health programs, and constantly advocates for policies that support healthy behaviors and lifestyles.
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