CARE in Cameroon

CARE has worked in Cameroon since 1978, originally focusing on the north, east, and far north provinces.

In Cameroon we:

improve health care
fight HIV and AIDS
build and repair infrastructure, such as roads
support small businesses, for example by providing access to cheap loans

We foster local participation in development projects, because we believe that local communities are best able to identify their own needs.

CARE in action:

Fighting HIV and AIDS
AIDS is an important cause of extreme poverty in Cameroon, as many families become destitute when family members fall ill or die of AIDS. Therefore, HIV and AIDS prevention is a major part of our work in Cameroon.
Many children have become orphaned because of the AIDS epidemic and some of these children are themselves infected with HIV. We are helping communities to care for AIDS orphans and children affected by AIDS.

Earning a decent living
In the north and far north provinces, we are helping poor families to improve their ability to earn an income by giving them access to savings and loans, so that they manage their income and take out loans to make investments that will increase their future income.
We are also increasing crop yields in the area by building and improving irrigation systems, making farmers less vulnerable to drought.