Igniting a movement for change | Rene Mbapou
- Open Dreams
- Mar 15
- 2 min read
SPOTLIGHT on the youth empowerment Cameroon friendly space-gathering in Yaoundé 28/02/2025
"Cameroon’s transformation will not happen by chance—it will happen because we, the youth, choose to rise, lead, and create the future we envision." – Mbapou Edzenguele Rene Theodore
At the "my friendly space", we gathered with one mission—to ignite a movement for change. We are not waiting for opportunities; we are creating them. We are not hoping for a better future; we are building it with our own hands.
This event was more than just a conference—it was a declaration that Cameroonian youth are ready to lead, innovate, and take charge of our nation’s development.
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🔹 Conference Highlights
✅ Over 200 young leaders, professionals, and students engaged in thought-provoking discussions.
✅ Powerful keynote speeches from national leaders.
✅ Insightful panel discussions on leadership, youth development, and the role of young people in nation-building.
✅ Interactive networking sessions, fostering connections and future collaborations.
✅ Commitments from participants to take action, ensuring that the impact of this conference extends beyond the event.
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## 🎤 Keynote Speeches: A Call to Action
🎤 A representative from MINEFOP challenged young people to break free from limitations and embrace skill development as a tool for national transformation. His message was clear: Cameroon needs a workforce that is skilled, solution-driven, and ready to create impact.
🎤 A representative from MINJEC, had an amazing talk session with the youths on their impact in their sphere of influence
🎤The President of the Cameroon National Youth Council represented by her SG, emphasized that youth must move beyond conversations and into action. He called on young people to take leadership in their communities, engage in national development, and shape policies that will define our future.
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## 🛠 Panel Discussion: The Road to True Leadership
Our powerful panel discussion brought together leaders and change-makers who shared practical strategies on how youth can step into leadership and actively contribute to national growth. The conversation was not just about ideas—it was about real, actionable steps that young people can take today to transform their communities.
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The discussion reinforced one message: Change in Cameroon will not come from outside. It must start with us, the youth.
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## 🌍 Our Commitment: A New Era for Cameroon
We are tired of waiting for change. We are hungry for a new Cameroon**—one where youth are at the forefront of **leadership, economic growth, and social transformation.
At Youth Empowerment Cameroon, we have taken a stand to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) because we believe that a developed nation is one in which re young people are educated, empowered, and equipped to lead.
This is not just an event—it is a movement. A call to every young Cameroonian to rise up, take responsibility, and build the nation we all dream of.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our keynote speakers, panelists, partners, and participants for being part of this journey. Together, we will make Cameroon great. 🇨🇲
Rene Mbapou and the team
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