Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Economic and Social:
Agriculture
Children
Citizenship and Governance
Climate Change
Crime Prevention
Culture
Development
Disabled Persons
Disarmament
Economics and Finance
Education
Environment
Extreme poverty
Family
Food
Governance
HIV/AIDS
Human Rights
Justice
Peace and Security
Social Development
Sustainable Development
Torture
Violence
Volunteerism
Water
Women
Women/gender Equality
Youth
Gender Issues and Advancement of Women:
Advocacy and outreach
Capacity building
Education and training of women
Human rights of women
Indigenous women
Information and communication technologies
Institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women
Men and boys
Millennium Development Goals
Policy advice
Research
Service provision
The girl child
Trafficking in women and girls
Violence against women
Women and HIV/AIDS
Women and armed conflict
Women and health
Women and poverty
Women and the economy
Women and the environment
Women and the media
Women in power and decision-making
Social Development:
Conflict
Disabled persons
Employment
Indigenous issues
Information and Communications Technologies
Poverty
Social policy
Youth
Sustainable Development:
Agriculture
Capacity-building
Climate change
Education
Gender equality
Health
Information for decision-making and participation
Partnerships
Poverty
Rural Development
Sanitation
Sustainable development for Africa
Waste Management
Peace and Development in Africa:
Development in Africa
Peace in Africa
Conflict Resolution in Africa:
Conflicts Resolution
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Geographic scope: |
Local
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Country of activity: |
Cameroon
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Millennium Development Goals: |
Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Achieve universal primary education
Promote gender equality and empower women
Ensure environmental sustainability
Develop global partnership for development
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Mission statement: |
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Year established: |
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Year of registration: |
2010 |
Organizational structure: |
Top Management: 1) The Board of Directors The top management and functional body of Mother of Hope Cameroon-MOHCAM consist of three entities - the Board of Directors, the General Assembly, and the Executive Director. The Board of Directors of Mother of Hope Cameroon-MOHCAM is an appointed personnel designated to act on behalf of the shareholders of the organization in running of the day to day affairs of the organization. The appointed personnel’s membership into the board of directors is voluntary and non-remunerative .The Board members are coordinated by a board chair who is elected by the members of the board. The Board is responsible for the supervision of the Executive Director, the development and the approval of the budgets of the organization. Be familiar with the organization by-laws and corporate charter (if applicable).The Board members ensure that the by-laws of the organization, policies and procedures, and charter are up to date. They ensure clear minutes are kept of all meetings. The Board members are kept informed on all activities of the organization. 2) The Executive Director The Executive Director is regarded as the as Coordinator, Chief Operating Officer, or CEO of MOHCAM. She is responsible for the overall direction of the organizations and functioning of MOHCAM. She is the overseer and moves the objectives and mission of the organization. She is responsible for the managing of the day-to-day activities of the organization.The general assembly helps in regulating the decisions, builds a transparent image for MOHCAM, in building trust with its partners and stakeholders, and with the general public. Staff Members: Staff members of MOHCAM are responsible for the day-to-day functioning, and implementing of its programs and projects. They report to the Executive Director, who overall is responsible for the MOHCAM's activities. Staff members of MOHCAM are divided into three groups - responsible for activities related to (1) administration, (2) publicity and (3) programs/projects. 1) Administrative Officer: The Administrative officer is in charge of the coordination of all administrative activities. The coordinating director manages all the staff members who are assisting him/her. This includes the Finance officer or the Membership Coordinator. Besides the financial management of an MOHCAM, a Finance officer is responsible for the fund-raising activities of MOHCAM. 2) Public Relations Officer: The Public Relations officer uses all forms of media and communication to build, maintain and manage the reputation of the organization. He/she communicates and disseminates information regarding the activities of MOHCAM. The Public Relations officer builds mutually beneficial relationships between the organization and the publics. She/he is responsible of information of all staff member at the level of management. The Public relations officer trains, develops and leads the staff in building publicity for the organization. 3) Program Director: The Program Director is the senior manager responsible for the overall success of programs of the organization. She coordinates all programs and project activities of MOHCAM. She is responsible for ongoing management of the organization and ensures that the desired program outcomes and objectives of the organization are delivered. She must have adequate knowledge and information about the organization and its programs to be able to make informed decisions as regards the organization. 4) The Finance Officer The staff positions and responsibilities outlined above are not, of course, fixed. MOHCAM may have oversees staff members too. In situations of insufficient staff shared/related responsibilities can be held by one person. For example, related responsibilities of the Finance Officer and Public Relations officer can be handled by the same staff member. |
Number and type of members: |
The organization is made up of three categories: 1) Founding members, 2) Active members, 3) Supporting members. Members are members with a passion and a calling for women and youths.They must possess some skills, professional or academic qualification leading to giving direct or indirect assistance to any of the programs offered by the organization and adheres to the constitution. Executive members of benefiting groups Attend meeting of the organization.Contribute to the survival of the organization by giving adequate information on personal researches, experiences or technical support which enters in the framework of the organization’s objectives. |
Affiliation with NGO networks: |
EQUITAS,MASHAV,UNHCR,CAMNAFAW,RASCAM |
Funding structure: |
Membership fees or dues
Fundraising campaigns
Fees for education and training services
Fees for providing consulting or research services
Product sales and business services
Grants from Governments
Funds from other Non-Governmental Organizations
Donations and grants from domestic sources
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