Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Management and Landscaping
Environmental education, climate change and ozone awareness, landscape management and sustainable land use.
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Creating Impact, Promoting Sustainable Agriculture.
FAAFNET works to promote the development of economically and environmentally sound ecosystems while improving the livelihoods of communities within its area of operation.
Who We Are
A network rooted in Cameroon's forests and communities
Forestry, Agriculture, Animal and Fishery Network (FAAFNET) is a Non-Governmental Organisation which is not-for-profit making, founded in December 1997 and was legally recognized under Cameroon Law No. 90/053 of 19th December 1990 on Association. Its headquarters is in Buea, the Regional capital of South West, Cameroon.
FAAFNET was approved by the Ministry of Territorial Administration through Senior Divisional Officer's Order No. 560/G.37/D.14/Vol.T/T/OAPP of 4th August 1998 in Fako Division of the South West Region.
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Our Mission
FAAFNET's mission is to promote the development of an economically and environmentally sound ecosystem and to improve on the livelihood of the population within the area of operation.
Our Vision
Actively contribute towards the management of natural resources as well as the social and economic development of communities in the South West Region and beyond to emergence by 2035.
Our Work
Thematic areas across environment, livelihoods and people
FAAFNET combines conservation with practical, income-generating alternatives for forest-dependent communities.
Agroforestry / Tree Planting
Tree planting and reforestation programmes that combine productive land use with forest recovery.
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Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock
Food crop production, organic market gardening, animal production and fish pond management.
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Sustainable Beekeeping
Modern beekeeping for women and youths, honey production, processing, packaging and marketing.
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Women Empowerment
Supporting rural and urban poor women to organise, build income-generating skills and take part in decision-making.
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Youth Empowerment
Training youths in income-generating activities, entrepreneurship, volunteerism and community participation.
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Our Core Values
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Serving Others
Serving others by listening and leading.
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Partnership
Getting things done, together.
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Trust
Earning trust in everything we do.
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Equity
Centering equity in all our work.
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Nonprofit Commitment
Honoring the nonprofit in workplace.
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Sustainability
Protecting nature while improving livelihoods.
Target Beneficiaries
Who We Serve
FAAFNET helps to build the capacities and empower:
- Local Women Groups
- Youth Groups
- Community-Based Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Common Initiative Groups / Cooperative Societies
- Community Forests
- Farmers
- Community Leaders
Geography
Where We Work
The area of operation of FAAFNET is the South West Region and its environs. This area of operation includes Mount Cameroon and the Coastal region of the Atlantic Ocean, which is endowed with endangered marine ecosystem.
Buea
South West Region
Mount Cameroon
Coastal Atlantic Region
Be part of sustainable development
Partner, volunteer or collaborate with FAAFNET on environmental, agricultural and community initiatives in the South West Region of Cameroon.