From its inception in 2010, ASDEP-CO has been working in various communities in Cameroon as a community-based organization. ASDEP-CO has been involved in diverse fields and domains, including activities such as: The elaboration of community development plans, Planning of local solutions in rural communities, Environmental activities and education in primary and secondary schools, The development of tree nurseries of indigenous species in communities, Agricultural activities in communities while enhancing touristic activities.
After years of activities with communities, the achievements of the organization were visible, ASDEP-CO monitored and evaluated the indicators in the various communities, and it was evident from the outcomes and impacts that the projects brought positive change in the communities and in the mindset of the people. With this in mind, the members deemed it necessary to engage in the official legalization of this organization. The official recognition and legalization was done in conformity with law No. 90/053 of December 12, 1990 relating to the Freedom of Association in the Republic of Cameroon.
ASDEP-CO was registered as charity No.01/AR/E.26/A1/ALPAS/CB/PS/118 on February 15, 2018. Her nature was classified as a voluntary, apolitical, non-profit, non-religious, non-racial and non-sexiest grassroots community-based development organization.
Since the legalization of the organization in 2022, the organization has engaged in Humanitarian activities as well, within the context of the Anglophone crisis, as well as peace building Activities. Engaging in activities with communities, ASDEPCO equally realized that Disability Inclusive Development is necessary in order to complete the other aspects of development.
ASDEPCO now pursues these goals in a variety of ways. After re-examining her mission, we realized that it is extremely important for us to realize projects towards the sustainability of the environment and humanity. ASDEPCO therefore as five thematic areas of focus which include Community Development, Environmental Protection, Peace, Tourism and Humanitarian Activities. ASDEP-CO has mainstreamed Disability Inclusive Development in all of her activities.
Our goal is to create stable improvements on the living standards of individuals and communities in Cameroon by leading communities towards self-reliance and sustainable environmental practices.
- Disability Inclusive Development (DID)
- Creating development projects minimizing environmental hazards.
- Carrying out studies on development for communities through a participatory diagnosis approach.
- Carrying out community agricultural activities with the use of modern tools and techniques.
- WASH
- Align with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations
- Conservation and environmental education.
- Foster the protection of the Rights of the Vulnerable
- Promoting Cameroonian culture and traditional values through Peace Building.
- Contribute towards national Unity through Civic Education
- Fighting poverty by encouraging self-reliant activities through the sustainable use of local materials.
- Collaboration with national and international organizations in humanitarian activities for the betterment of the local people.
- Promoting peace, unity, and coexistence among Cameroonians by bringing people together.
- Offering education through workshops, seminars, events and exhibitions in order to teach members and participants techniques on resource conservation and modern methods in various industries
- Improving lives by using a multi-sectorial and holistic approach that values local human and natural resources.
- Building potential and capacities through innovative strategies and efficient management of resources.
- Building economic capacities through education, research, and empowerment towards sustainable self-reliance
- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Enhance community development through capacity building, education, agriculture, disability-inclusive development, infrastructural development, and livelihood.
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: promote environmental protection through community development, tree planting, recycling of waste, and promoting the use of local materials.
- PEACE: Promote Human Rights Protection and Enhance Peaceful co-existence among Cameroonians through Youth Engagement and Participation in peace-building
- TOURISM: promote tourism through ecotourism, and protection of artifacts.
- HUMANITARIAN: Enhance access to humanitarian services through the facilitation of access to basic needs, Distribution of NFIs, water hygiene, and sanitation, and women and children’s rights.
