Community Day: Foretia Foundation Raises Cancer Awareness at St. Louis University Institute, Yaoundé
On November 28, 2025, the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation continued the longstanding commitment to community empowerment through our monthly Community Day outreach, this time hosted at the St. Louis University Institute in Yaoundé. The event focused on an engaging and highly educational session on Breast and Prostate Cancer Awareness, two pressing health concerns that continue to affect thousands of families across Cameroon. A major highlight was an insightful health talk delivered by Dr. Stéphanie Eyombo, Medical Doctor at Medicalia Health Center. She shed light on the symptoms, risk factors, preventive measures, and the importance of early screening for [...]
Community Day: Foretia Foundation Visits Children with Special Needs at Action Sociale Diaspora Africaine (ASDA), Yaoundé
On September 26, 2025, the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation team visited Action Sociale Diaspora Africaine (ASDA) — a center devoted to supporting underprivileged and special needs children in Nkolbisson, Yaoundé — as part of our monthly Community Day outreach program. Representing the Foundation, Mr. Anthony Antem reaffirmed our unwavering commitment to empowering communities and ensuring that no child is left behind. A key highlight of the day was an engaging health talk led by Dr. Stéphanie Eyombo of Medicalia Health Center, who shared insightful and practical tips on caring for children with special needs — an invaluable session for [...]
Community Day: Foretia Foundation Visits Orphelinat Vie de Grâce Annexe, Yaoundé
On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to compassion and community engagement through its monthly #CommunityDay. This time, the team visited Orphelinat Vie de Grâce Annexe, located in the Efoulan neighborhood of Yaoundé. The center provides shelter to children aged 0 to 5, many of whom were abandoned at birth. The team was privileged to witness the inspirational leadership of Co-Chair Mrs. Lenora Ebule, who joined to extend compassion and love to the children of the orphanage. Staff from various departments came together to carry out a range of manual activities including [...]
Monthly Community Outreach Brings Foundation Staff to Local Orphanage
On May 30, 2025, the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to community service through a visit to Les Centre d’Accueil de l’Espoir, an orphanage located in the Efoulan neighborhood of Yaoundé. Greeted by cheerful voices and warm smiles upon arrival at the orphanage, Foundation staff engaged in cleaning and laundry. Beyond the chores, the team engaged the children through dance performances and friendly competitions, culminating in the presentation of food items and hygiene kits. Children of the Centre d’Accueil de l’Espoir orphanage dancing to local rhythms The Community Day initiative, observed on the last Friday of [...]
A Community Day of Action Against Malaria: Advocating for Change, One Community at a Time
On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation was on the ground at CASS (The Social and Health Animation Center) Nkolndongo, Yaoundé, leading a powerful community health outreach in commemoration of World Malaria Day (April 25). The outreach aimed at educating, engaging, and empowering the community in the fight against malaria, a preventable yet deadly disease that continues to threaten lives in Cameroon. A key highlight was the compelling and interactive talk on malaria prevention, symptoms, and treatment, presented by Dr. Jessy Goupeyou, Health Policy Analyst at the Nkafu Policy Institute. She demystified myths about malaria [...]
Making a Difference: Foretia Foundation’s Community Day at Saint Rita of Cascia Orphanage
By Bruno Ittia On March 28, 2025, the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation demonstrated its ongoing commitment to community service with a meaningful visit to Orphanage Saint Rita of Cascia in Mendong, Yaounde. This initiative brought together foundation staff for a day dedicated to service and connection with the children. The day began with foundation staff arriving at the orphanage in Mendong. Teams were quickly organized to address essential needs, with members focusing on laundry, kitchen duties, and general cleaning. As staff members worked alongside orphanage caretakers, meaningful connections naturally formed. The simple act of sharing tasks created opportunities [...]
Breaking the Taboo : Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation schools students on Menstrual Hygiene
By Claire Fenangi On January 31, 2025, the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation marked its first Community Day activity of the year with an impactful visit to Collège La Grace, Simbock. This initiative focused on an essential but often neglected subject: Menstruation. The session was facilitated by Ms. Regina Sinsai, Health Research Associate at the Nkafu Policy Institute and Dr. Etogo Pancrace Gwladys, Medical Doctor. They emphasized the importance of menstrual hygiene, sharing practical tips and fostering an open dialogue with the students. The presentations highlighted the need for proper menstrual care and the role it plays in the [...]
A Year of Impact: The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation Concludes 2024 Community Day with a Heartwarming Christmas outreach
The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation wrapped up its 2024 Community Day initiatives with a heartwarming Christmas celebration at the Orphelinat Divin in Yaoundé. This event marked the culmination of a year filled with impactful community engagement and support for socially vulnerable groups. Throughout the year, the Foundation has upheld its commitment to fostering meaningful social transformation by going beyond its core focus on policy research. Through its monthly Community Day initiatives, the Foundation has reached out to orphanages, retirement homes, expectant mothers, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized communities, offering much-needed support and care. The Christmas celebration at [...]
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