A passionate child rights advocate and researcher, a social entrepreneur and community development enthusiast with over a decade of experience. Driven by a profound commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of children, especially those marginalized, making tangible impact through research, advocacy, and youth empowerment efforts.

Currently holds the position of Doctoral Research Fellow in Law at Norway’s Arctic University, where his research centers on indigenous children and their fundamental right to a promising future. His academic pursuits and professional journey reflect his commitment to creating a better world for children and young people.

Primary research areas of focus include the rights of indigenous children, agency and the meaningful participation of young people, children’s rights and the environment, youth in climate action. His research interests extend to the examination of global South versus global North perspectives on the rights of children and youth, offering valuable insights into the disparities and commonalities that exist across regions.

Began his career as a human rights lawyer, gaining invaluable experience before pursuing advanced studies abroad. His impressive background extends to international development and humanitarian work, including roles with esteemed organizations like the United Nations and the International Institute for Humanitarian Law.

Within the non-profit sector, he has generously contributed his time and expertise to numerous local grassroots organizations in Cameroon. His dedication culminated in the establishment of impactful initiatives such as Contra Nocendi and SODEI.

With more than five years of leadership experience and over a decade of dedicated activism, Gilbert envisions a world where children and young people are provided with quality education in a safe and nurturing environment. His goal is to empower them, giving them a voice to actively participate in decisions that shape their world.

Email: ajebe.akame@sodei.org

Rosaline heads SODEI’s programmes team with the responsibility for designing programmes and activities to suit the needs of young persons in Cameroon. She is passionate about and dedicated to contributing to sustainable development.

Rosaline through her work strives to be part of processes that enable youths to find their voices and participate in local governance and responsible decision-making for them personally, within their homes, and their communities.

As a professional with a sound educational background in law and human rights, and extensive experience in human rights advocacy, Rosaline has since 2018 worked with SODEI to support the organization’s goals and objectives through various projects and activities. She works with her team to model programmes to suit the needs of young persons in areas such as mentorship, education, information technology and gender equality.

She is currently a PhD Candidate at the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg studying Human Rights Law with a focus on gender-based violence in Cameroon.

Janelle is as passionate about data analysis as she is about supporting the local, national, and global community through work with nonprofit organizations. Janelle has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and two Master’s Degrees: one in Nonprofit Management and the other in Philanthropic Studies.

She has more than 10 years of experience in nonprofit management and data analytics, primarily working with fundraising departments in arts and youth education organizations. Most comfortable behind the scenes, she shines in aiding front-line nonprofit workers by providing them with the necessary analysis and information to present data-based cases to expand and enhance the organization’s causes.

Janelle strongly believes in the value of education throughout all stages of life and is excited to support SODEI’s research goals.

Amara has over seven years’ experience in the non-profit sector working across various organizations, specializing in campaigns and organizational development and innovation. She is responsible for managing SODEI’s communications portfolio and expanding its public reach, as well as liaising on issues relating to campaigning and advocacy work.

She is deeply passionate about education and about advancing equal opportunities for all, and her previous work has focused on community engagement and stakeholder management in the field of education provision in challenging environments.

Amara is a recent graduate of the University of Cambridge, where she read English and is interested in combining innovative approaches to international development initiatives with her background in academia and written communication.

She is also experienced in the field of creative arts and applied creative arts practice, having worked extensively in making and directing theatre both for entertainment and for social impact, and she is passionate about creating alternative learning opportunities for children of all backgrounds and abilities comprising creative, responsive approaches to education.

As such, Amara is proud to be representing an organization that champions the potential of children and young people to manifest change. Amara lives in the UK and is pursuing her master’s degree as well as working for SODEI.

Louise is an experienced researcher who has spent her career working for not-for-profit organizations. She has worked across a range of social issues, with much of this focusing on inequality and the impact of this on individuals and society.

She is passionate about ensuring the views, opinions and experiences of young people are captured through research and used to leverage change and influence decision-making.

Louise brings experience in designing and delivering high-quality qualitative and quantitative research and uses these skills drive forward SODEI’s vision and commitments, ensuring evidence and insight is at the core of what we do

E-MAIL: louise.clanfield@sodei.org

Susan Maloba is a dynamic professional with interdisciplinary and multicultural skills. Susan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management and a Higher National Diploma in Marketing. Susan has more than 7 years of experience in the fields of management and administration across different organizations during which she developed an impressive work ethic. Her skills and training have seen her work with young organizations where she helped to boost their growth, assisting them to meet the needs of the communities they are meant to serve and to ensure their missions and objectives were met. She has broad international experience gained through traveling to different countries to study courses on community development, project management, mentoring, biblical mission and discipleship. She has a good command of English and working knowledge of French. Susan is passionate about empowering young girls through mentoring, instruction and being a role model. She is dedicated to her work and believes in constant learning and constant growth as an important professional principle.

Email: susan.maloba@sodei.org

Boris is young graduate seeking to acquire experience while contributing to the advancement of his community. Boris hails from Ndian Division in the Southwest Region of Cameroon.

He obtained his Advanced Level certificate from St Joseph’s college, Sasse Buea in 2016. And later obtained a Bachelor of Science (Bsc) in Accountancy from the University of Buea. He is currently undergoing a study program in Computerized Accounting.

Boris is very committed to availing his skills for sustainable community growth and believes strongly in the vision of SODEI. He applies his knowledge and experience in Accountancy and finance management to keep SODEI’s books in order.

Email: boris.nebengu@sodei.org

Martha Libri is a Master’s student at City, University of London currently writing her thesis. Her background is in Communications and International Development. She has experience working in various press departments, newsrooms, and magazines from the UNCA to the Italian Embassy in London.

She is an experienced social media specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the digital industry and has applied these skills to various international development experiences, including at the London International Development Centre where she worked in communications and public engagement.

Here she was able to publish stories, which aligned with the SDG’s, specifically on health, education, food and climate. She hopes to continue to work in the Non-for-Profit sector and gain more experience in the field.

Bethuel Kinge is a professional Web Designer, fluent in content management systems such as WordPress and Drupal. He also develops websites and web applications from scratch using HTML and CSS, Bootstrap, PHP, and MYSQL; He is equally skilled in Desktop Application Development using C SHARP Programing Language.

Bethuel holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) from Formic Polytechnic Higher Institution in Buea. Prior to that, he studied computer software engineering at Trustech Higher Institution of Technology in Buea. During and after his studies, he worked with several tech startups and companies including “Go Links” in Douala as a Web Designer and Panus Software in Buea as a Desktop Application Developer. In addition, he has been working as a freelance Web Designer for three years now.

He brings on board his skills and expertise in the IT field, to help design and implement the vision for SODEI Tech Hub. He will work alongside our Senior IT Manager and management to design and implement IT training courses, manage SODEI Tech Hub’s documentation services and engage with local youths and partners to make the Hub a bustling environment and a melting pot for young tech entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Gabriela is a Development Studies graduate with an interest in educational disadvantage and has just finished writing her dissertation on indigenous rights in Brazil.

She has experience working within the homeless sector in the UK and as an international development volunteer in Kenya where she worked with young people delivering sessions on self-esteem, employment skills, sexual and reproductive health, interview skills, entrepreneurship, and drug & alcohol abuse.

She has a keen interest in youth participation and empowerment with a focus on the global south and hopes to continue to work in INGOs and gain more experience in the field especially in Africa and South America. Gabriela will be bringing on board her knowledge and experience in international development with a focus on youth empowerment, coupled with her enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

She will support the programmes team in communicating with the field office and reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring grassroots programs and projects.

Tataw Ayuk Emilie is a Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the University of Buea, Cameroon who is passionate about community development, the rights of the girl child and women, and youth education and empowerment.

She has over 2 volunteering experience in these fields. She currently serves as a volunteer Programme Coordinator for Solidarity and Development Initiative (SODEI) Limbe where she manages a program, LESPLAY (Learn, Speak and Play) which focuses on child education. She is also the Communications Support Manager for the same NGO.

She is a trained Executive Administrative Assistant and serves as a volunteer community sensitization officer for the Guardian Foundation in Limbe, Cameroon under their program that fights against youth drug abuse and addiction. She also volunteers for Idixcover Opportunities (a youth empowerment hub that focuses on youth employability and entrepreneurship operating in Kaduna, Nigeria) as the Communications Director.

Emilie has participated in several advocacy campaigns particularly in the area of Gender-Based Violence and the rights of women and girls, an example is the first-ever Women Global Strike organized by Denis Miki Foundation in Limbe in commemoration of International Women’s Day.

Nicole holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea – Cameroon. Nicole has occupied various leadership roles at different stages during her days as a university student. Nicole was vice president of the Association of Student Journalists (ASJUB) in the University of Buea, and later on became president. Due to her commitment to serve, she was given the title “mother of the department” by students. Nicole has previous experience working with some media organizations. Her dedication to good communication and press spurred her to develop interest in SODEI’s work where she now uses her experience to grow organization’s communication and media profile. Nicole applies her skills and experience to ensure that SODEI’s communications strategy is properly implemented; the content for the communication channels are properly managed. She works across teams to plan, develop and share relevant content. Nicole is an advocate for the rights of women and believes strongly in gender equality.

Email: nicole.mbiatem@sodei.org

Tebah Ruth Enjoh studied at Government High School Limbe where she had her advanced level. Now, Ruth is a student at the University of Buea where she studies Agriculture.

Being creative and doing creative activities is Ruth’s biggest passion. She draws, paints, sings, dances, and does crafting. Also, she is 2nd runner up for the Miss Christian West pageant and is a makeup artist, doing both beauty and stage/wound makeup. She is passionate about children and has been working with children for 8 years now.

She is always up for contributing to help them in any way if given the opportunity. Ruth looks forward to reaching out to as many children as she can through SODEI.

OTU EMMANUEL SAKWE is a teacher by profession with over 10 years of experience. He teaches History and is a GCE Examiner for Citizenship Education. He is presently pursuing a master’s degree program in History and African Civilization.

Besides his teaching career, Otu has a passion for volunteering, youth engagement, and mentoring. He has gained vast field experience having volunteered for several grassroots organizations within the Southwest region. He is a dedicated humanitarian actor affiliated with the Cameroon Red Cross.

To build on his passion for humanitarian and development related work, Otu has undergone training in leadership, project planning and management, human rights, GBV, and a host of others. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Koffi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center in Accra – Ghana and of the YALI Network USA.

Otu brings on board his vast field experience and mastery of the local terrain to support effective program delivery for children and young people.

Justin holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Buea – Cameroon. He also holds a professional diploma in International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice from Leiden University and is currently a master student in International Law at the University of Buea. His commitment to SODEI’s mission led him to actively participate and play an important role in establishing the SODEI Cameroon country office. Since graduating with his bachelor’s, Justin has performed various administrative, operations and advocacy roles with local CSOs including Contra Nocendi Cameroon and Human is Right Cameroon. Justin is a dedicated youth advocate and a trained facilitator. He has advanced training and professional experience in child protection in emergencies, Gender-based Violence and Humanitarian response to conflicts. He is also a trained Commonwealth Youth Facilitator on Peace & Conflict Resolution, Youth Deradicalization and Non-violence. Justin uses his skills in operations management to ensure the smooth running of SODEI operations in Cameroon. He employs his skills in youth advocacy and events facilitation to coordinate and facilitate outreach events within the Southwest region.

Email: justin.ndomi@sodei.org

Marcel Nkwama is a young IT enthusiast and smart university graduate driven by the desire to build a career in Information and Communication Technology. In a quest to take his career to the next level, Marcel has spent the last five years in the IT and Telecommunications industry harnessing professional experience with some of the most reputable tech giant firms in Cameroon, Germany, and China (CAMTEL, TEKonsult, and HUAWEI respectively).

His dedication and hard work have won him multiple awards, scholarships, and other accolades. The first being the Huawei Seeds for the Future Program in 2016. In 2017, he represented Cameroon in an International Telecommunication Contest organized by Tekonsult Germany where he emerged amongst the top ten winners of the competition. He also represented the University of Buea, Cameroon in the just-ended 3rd edition of the TITC Challenge and returned home the second prize.

He holds a bachelor’s degree (B.Tech) in Computer Engineering and he’s looking forward to pursuing a Masters in Information Security/Cybersecurity. He thrives in an environment where no two workdays are the same. In addition to being flexible and responsive, he is also kin to details and passionately curious.

He is an ambitious and determined young man with a mission to travel the world transforming (inspire, develop and encourage) the lives of young people through “The Word” and his Work to live their full potential by making them believe that they can achieve whatever they set out their mind to do.

Email: marcel.nkamwa@sodei.org