Reach Out Cameroon organized two thrilling football matches on Friday, July 26th, with the aim of fostering peace and social cohesion within communities.
The event featured both male and female teams, a project funded by their international partner - Global Centre for Pluralism.
The matches, played at the Bojung field in Bamendankwe, saw Newtown zone B emerge victorious over Nkah FC with a score of 3-2, while Ayaba Unity FC dominated Ntenefor All Stars with a convincing 3-0 win.
Team captains expressed their gratitude for the opportunity, with Chendoh Sandrine, representing her team, stating, "I want to thank Reach Out for choosing my community to partake in this, and we promise to continue to live in peace."
Reach Out Cameroon is an organization with prolific strides that supports marginalized women, youths, children, and other vulnerable groups in the areas of health, human rights, governance, and economic security.
Through their community-centered approach and advocacy, they are making a significant impact in the lives of those they serve.
Speaking to Sylvie Ebitoh, the Head of the Economic Security Department at Reach Out, she shared the story behind the project. "Last year, our Executive Director, Mme Omam Esther Njomo, won an award with the Global Center for Pluralism, and as a result, we received this project funding," she explained.
The project includes five key activities, including the organization of the football tournament for peace in communities within the North West and South West regions, as well as the training and provision of grants to five women-led groups.
In addition to the matches, the event also featured a mobile clinic, where community members could access vital health services such as blood pressure and blood sugar checks.
The Reach Out Cameroon event showcased the power of sports bringing people together and it also highlighted the organization's commitment to empowering communities and promoting diversity and pluralism in conflict-affected areas.
By Bamenjo Petronilla