A two-day workshop, held from 15 to 16 December 2025 at the Departmental Delegation of Social Affairs of Logone and Chari, brought together the main stakeholders to review the Early Action Plan (AAP) for the villages of Kinabari and Djourou in the district of Blangoua. It was in the presence of representatives of the CBM and the Directorate of Civil Protection at the Ministry of Territorial Administration.
Organized within the framework of the project “Inclusive Contingency Plan in the Event of Floods, Landslides and Drought in Cameroon”, this workshop made it possible to review and strengthen the draft Early Action Plans, previously developed through a participatory and inclusive process, with a particular emphasis on the integration of the needs and capacities of people with disabilities in the face of flood and drought risks.
The work brought together a wide range of actors, including local authorities, community leaders, organizations of persons with disabilities, decentralized technical services, and humanitarian partners, illustrating a multisectoral and community-based approach to disaster risk management.
Presiding over the opening ceremony, the Sub-Prefect of Blangoua, Mr. Dandi Eloi Gandaf, welcomed the initiative and stressed the importance of anticipation and inclusion in local strategies for the prevention and response to natural disasters. He encouraged participants to formulate realistic plans, adapted to local realities and driven by the communities themselves. ” In the face of the floods and drought that regularly affect our communities, it is essential to have realistic, inclusive, and community-driven plans,” he said at the opening of the meeting
For the Departmental Delegation of Social Affairs of Logone and Chari, this workshop is an important step towards a more equitable response: ” The inclusion of people with disabilities in the advance action plans is not an option, but a necessity to ensure that no one is left behind in the event of a disaster,” stressed a Social Affairs official
During the two-day exchange, participants analyzed the major hazards affecting the area, identified the specific risks faced by people with disabilities, and reviewed early warning, evacuation, and assistance mechanisms. Discussions also strengthened the consideration of accessibility, inclusive communication, and community support in the revised plans.
At the end of the workshop, updated draft Early Action Plans for Kinabari and Djourou were consolidated, accompanied by clear commitments from stakeholders for their finalization, dissemination, and effective implementation.
The project implemented by the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) is funded by Wahafa and the Christian Blind Mission CBM.
This workshop marks an important step towards a more inclusive and resilient anticipated response to climate shocks in the district of Blangoua, thus contributing to the protection of the most vulnerable populations in Logone and Chari.
Implemented by the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) with funding from Wahafa and the Christian Blind Mission, this project is part of a dynamic to strengthen community resilience and promote inclusive humanitarian action, aligned with the principles of localization and community participation.
