Hope for Children International – HOCI

Empowering Youth. Building Communities.

    • About HOCI Cameroon

Hope for Children International (HOCI) is a youth-centered, community-based development NGO officially recognized in Cameroon since December 20, 2014 (Reg. No: 09.G.3/14/1/vol.8/119/OAPP).

We use the power of sports, education, and mentorship to inspire and mobilize young people and communities. Our programs aim to stop the spread of HIV, reduce alcohol and drug use, combat youth unemployment, and awaken hidden talents, ensuring a smooth and successful transition into responsible adulthood.

    • Why Our Work Matters

Our approach goes beyond the field. Sports activities are designed to connect young players to their personal purpose, teamwork, and self-discipline — encouraging them to serve not only their teams but also their families, communities, country, and even God.

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    Every child deserves a chance.
    Your gift — big or small — helps us provide life-changing opportunities for children and youth in Cameroon.

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    Be the voice that carries hope.
    Share our story with your network and help us reach more people who care about youth empowerment and community growth.

  • Join Our Movement

    Become a part of something bigger.
    Membership is always open. Join a passionate community that’s transforming lives — one youth at a time.

Hope for Children International (HOCI) Advocates for Peace In Cameroon

Hope for Children International (HOCI) Cameroon has consistently advocated for peace in the country, viewing it as essential for development and youth empowerment. The organization believes that peace and security are natural outcomes of addressing root issues like unemployment and lack of opportunity, which are the primary focus of their work.

While many different organizations, including other NGOs, the Cameroonian Human Rights Commission, religious leaders, and political movements, have made explicit calls for a return to peace, dialogue, and an end to the ongoing Anglophone crisis, HOCI’s specific approach is that their programs themselves are a pathway to peace. By fostering self-discipline, teamwork, life skills, and reducing social problems, they aim to create a stable environment where peace can install itself naturally, rather than issuing explicit political “calls” in the traditional sense. Their website specifically links community development efforts directly to peace and security outcomes.

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Our Mission

At HOCI Cameroon, everything we do begins with purpose. As a youth-centered NGO in Cameroon, our mission drives our programs, partnerships, and passion.

Learn more: Our Programs | About HOCI | Get Involved

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Message From President/CEO

The year 2020 was a very difficult one for us. The corona virus pandemic halted all the activities that were planned for the year, and forced us to change focus and pay attention on stopping the spread of the virus among children and youths. The project “Raising Awareness On The Dangers And Preventive Measures Of Covid 19 Among Sixty Children Between The Ages Of 5-15” was developed. Continue reading…

COVID-19 Awareness for Children in Yaoundé’s Mendong Neighborhood

Raising awareness about the dangers and preventive measures of COVID-19 among 60 children aged 5–15 in the Mendong neighborhood of Yaoundé.

brief exercise before start of seminar activities

 

Brief exercise before start of seminar activities

education on the importance of effective hand washing within short intervals

 

Education on the importance of effective hand washing within short intervals

contribution from a participant on effective hand washing techniques

 

Contribution from a participant on effective hand washing techniques

active participation of participants and sharing of ideas and knowledge on the pandemic

 

Active participation of participants and sharing of ideas and knowledge on the pandemic

a talk and exchange on the dangers and preventive measures of covid 19 between program officer and project participants

 

A talk and exchange on the dangers and preventive measures of Covid 19 between Program Officer and project participants.

Latest Blog Posts

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THEORY OF CHANGE FOR RESOLVING CAMEROON’S POST-ELECTORAL CRISIS

Posted: November 5, 2025

Hope for Children International (HOCI) proposes a comprehensive “Theory of Change” to resolve Cameroon’s recurrent post-electoral crises, moving the nation from conflict to sustainable political stability. This framework, presented on November 3, 2025, addresses deep-seated tensions stemming from authoritarian governance, a flawed electoral system, ethno-political divisions, marginalization, and the lack of a clear leadership transition […]

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community learning at home with hoci volunteer nahkuna ruth in bali nyonga sub divison nw region of cameroon

Community Learning for Children at Home with HOCI Volunteers in the Conflict Affected Bali Nyonga-NW Region of Cameroon – September 2020

Posted: October 6, 2020

Executive summary Education stands out as one of the fundamental rights of every child. It further shapes and acts as a major determinant to the future of every child. The children at elementary level in Bali Nyonga just like most other communities in the Anglophone regions have been deprived of learning since the start of […]

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enhancing digital skills among internally displaced youths in yaounde from the north west and south west regions of cameroon

Enhancing Digital Skills among 20 Internally Displaced Youths in Yaounde to facilitate their integration in the digitalized job market

Posted: October 6, 2020

Project period: 1st JULY 2020 – 30th August 2020 Implemented by: Hope for Children International (HOCI) Date: 5th of September 2020   Executive summary This report has been prepared after completion of the project on: “Enhancing digital skills among twenty internally displaced youths in Yaounde to facilitate their integration in an increasingly digitalized job market”. […]

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