Mission and objectives

MISSION STATEMENT The Regional Centre for the Welfare of Ageing Persons in Cameroon (RECEWAPEC) is committed to collaborating with elderly persons, international and government partners as well as civil society organizations to promote the rights, welfare, and dignity of ageing populations. Through advocacy, capacity building, and strategic partnerships, RECEWAPEC strives to acquire and leverage the necessary resources to empower older persons, foster social protection systems, and contribute to the development of equitable and inclusive societies. OBJECTIVES 1. To create awareness on the rights of ageing population and the ageing in Cameroon 2. Advocate for the rights of disadvantaged elderly persons in Cameroon in combination with the UN principle on Ageing. 3. To be the voice of the voiceless disadvantaged vulnerable elderly persons in Cameroon. 4. To lobby the government to formulate and promulgate a good national policies on ageing in Cameroon. 5. Lobby and advocate for the government to elect free independent elderly persons representatives in parliament who shall defend the interest of elderly persons nationwide in order to ameliorate or alleviate the standards of living for the ageing persons in Cameroon due to the fact that they are the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. 6. To introduce or expand income generating activities for the elderly people for their self sustainability and inclusiveness in the societies so that they may be independent than depending 7. Improve the emotional state of the elderly by providing them with Sporting and Recreational activities and facilities so as to improve their social rights in line with the 2030 Agenda. 8. Set up an eye care hospital to cater for the eyes of the elderly disadvantage vulnerable people as this accounts for 75% of their challenges. 9. Provision of adult educational programs to the elderly

Context

The Telemedicine Project for Ageing Persons in Tubah Sub-Division is a critical intervention aimed at addressing the severe healthcare accessibility challenges faced by elderly individuals in crisis-affected communities of Cameroon’s North West and South West regions. The ongoing armed conflict has seriously affected the functioning of healthcare facilities, led to a shortage of trained medical personnel, and security risks that prevent ageing persons from seeking medical care. Many elderly individuals suffer from preventable and undiagnosed conditions due to the lack of specialized care and the inability to travel long distances for medical consultations. By leveraging telemedicine technology, this project seeks to bridge the healthcare gap by providing remote consultations, diagnostic services, and continuous follow-ups, ensuring that ageing persons receive timely medical attention without exposing themselves to security threats. Implementing this initiative will not only improve health outcomes but also reduce preventable mortality rates and enhance the overall well-being of elderly persons in these high-risk communities.

Task Description

We seek support from 15 Online Volunteers in Europe, Asia, America and Australia for resource mobilization with the overall objective of ensuring we are able to provide telemedicine services for thousands of Ageing persons in the Tubah Sub-Division who have been cut off from access to healthcare for over 8 years due to the Anglophone crisis. Under the supervision of the Administrator, Online Volunteers will support us by helping us with: – Discuss and determine objectives, including strategy – Research and analyze information on donors – Identify cooperation and opportunities – Support draft and creation of communication material and correspondence Online Volunteers will not be requested to make donations in-kind or financial contributions or to solicit donations from third parties.

Competencies and values

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