Our missions
Six missions serving Ekang culture and communities in Africa and worldwide.
Ekang culture
Promote the cultural values of the Ekang people and help young people of the diaspora stay connected to their history, roots, traditions and identity.
Actions carried out
- Cultural and intergenerational gatherings.
- Language workshops and transmission of traditions.
Goals
- Maintain the connection to cultural roots.
Expected outcomes
- A youth proud of its identity and heritage.
Diaspora cohesion
Create gatherings, activities and projects allowing young Ekang of the diaspora to build strong relationships, support each other and form a united community.
Actions carried out
- Uniting events across the diaspora.
- Mutual-support network between members.
Goals
- Build a united and supportive community.
Expected outcomes
- Lasting bonds and an active international network.
Fighting hunger
Develop humanitarian projects for vulnerable people in Africa: food distribution, nutritional support, medical accompaniment and food-security actions.
Actions carried out
- Targeted food distributions.
- Nutritional support for children and mothers.
Goals
- Improve food security in vulnerable areas.
Expected outcomes
- Improved food autonomy for beneficiary families.
Health and education
Support initiatives that improve access to health and education, especially for vulnerable populations in Africa.
Actions carried out
- Support for access to care.
- Scholarships and school supplies.
Goals
- Reduce inequalities in access to health and education.
Expected outcomes
- Children in school and families better protected.
Fighting violence
Inform, raise awareness and support people who are victims or survivors of various forms of violence.
Actions carried out
- Awareness and prevention.
- Listening and guidance for those affected.
Goals
- Protect vulnerable people and push back violence.
Expected outcomes
- An informed community, in solidarity with survivors.
Living together
Develop inter-community actions that build harmonious relationships between individuals, respecting cultural, social and generational differences.
Actions carried out
- Inter-community gatherings.
- Cultural actions open to everyone.
Goals
- Foster harmonious living together.
Expected outcomes
- A calm dialogue between cultures and generations.
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