Youth 4 Health
Welcome to the Youth 4 Health Program! At Youth 4 Health, we are committed to empowering young people to take charge of their health and well-being. Our program focuses on providing education, resources, and support to inspire healthy lifestyles and promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness. By engaging youth in health-focused activities and initiatives, we aim to create a generation that values and prioritizes their health. Join us in our mission to build a healthier future, one young person at a time
Bright World Cameroon’s Youth4Health Program is a vital initiative aimed at addressing the health challenges faced by young people in Cameroon. With a population of over 25 million people the youthful population stands at over 60%. Cameroon has a high prevalence of communicable and non-communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, malaria, and diabetes. Unfortunately, young people are disproportionately affected by these health issues due to a lack of access to information, resources, and services and are less involved the health decisions of their communities.
The Youth4Health Program seeks to bridge this gap by providing young people with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and contribute to promoting a healthy community. Through a series of workshops, seminars, and outreach activities, the program educates young people on topics such as sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and mental health
By empowering young people with the tools, they need to take control of their health, the Youth4Health Program is helping to create a healthier, more resilient generation of Cameroonians. With the support of organizations like Bright World Cameroon, we can work towards a future where all young people have access to the resources, they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives
Youth Lead Health Projects:
Safe Blood: Our Safe Blood project seeks to educate and engage youths to be blood donors. Serving as blood donors provides an opportunity for youths to contribute to solving a public health problem and a guarantee for a healthier generation.
Health Education Campaigns: Youth-led campaigns to educate their peers on various health topics such as hygiene, nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and substance abuse.
Sports and Fitness Programs: Youth-led programs to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
Health Clinics: Youth-led clinics to provide basic health services such as first aid, blood pressure checks, and health screenings to the community
Strategic Vision
To empower young people to take an active role in promoting health in their communities by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to lead health projects and initiatives. The program aims to increase youth engagement in health promotion and improve the overall health and well-being of young people in Cameroon
Headquaters
Ndamukong street, Bamenda