In response to the devastating consequences of the recent floods in Cameroon’s Far North region, a major new humanitarian project has strengthened the response for the most vulnerable populations, including children with disabilities.
The project entitled ” Disability‑Inclusive Humanitarian Response for Children with Disabilities Affected by Floods in Logone et Chari and Mayo Danay, of the Far North Region of Cameroon ” was officially launched on December 17, 2025 in the hall of the Commune of Kousseri, then on December 19, 2025 in the conference room of the Commune of Yagoua.
Implemented by the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) with the financial support of Hope and Healing International, this project aims to provide inclusive and tailored humanitarian assistance to approximately 2,640 direct beneficiaries from 600 households in the neighbourhoods most affected by the floods.
Among the beneficiaries are 600 children with disabilities, 400 children at risk of disability, as well as 1,640 brothers, sisters, relatives and caregivers, whose living conditions have been strongly affected by natural disasters.
A humanitarian response focused on inclusion
During the launch ceremonies, held in the presence of administrative, municipal and traditional authorities, the SEEPD Programme Manager of CBCHS, Mr. Awa Jacques Chirac, stressed the importance of humanitarian action that leaves no one behind.
“We have found that most of the projects implemented by other organizations do not really take into account people with disabilities, especially children. This project reflects our commitment to putting children with disabilities at the heart of the humanitarian response. In an emergency context, inclusion is not an option, it is a necessity,” he said.
He also recalled that children with disabilities are often the most at risk during humanitarian crises, with limited access to essential services.
“The floods have aggravated already existing vulnerabilities. Through this project, we want to restore the dignity of children with disabilities and strengthen the resilience of their families,” added Mr. Awa Jacques Chirac.
The commitment of the local authorities welcomed
The local authorities present welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed their support for its effective implementation on the ground. The Departmental Delegate for Basic Education of Logone and Chari underlined the expected impact of the project:
“This action comes at the right time. Affected families, especially those with children with disabilities, need specific support to recover from the floods,” he said.
Hope for affected communities
Through this intervention, the project aims to strengthen access to health, protection, rehabilitation and psychosocial support services for children with disabilities and their families, while promoting their inclusion in humanitarian response mechanisms.
For the communities of Logone-et-Chari and Mayo Danay, which have been hard hit by the floods, this project represents concrete hope for inclusive and sustainable recovery, placing the most vulnerable children at the centre of humanitarian action.
