ABOUT

GLOBAL CARE CAMEROON (G2C)

SEMESTER MEETING 3 MARCH 2019 YAOUNDE

MINUTES REPORT

Introduction

G2C is a youth led nongovernmental organization created in March 2017 to help the Cameroon government and the international community in achieving the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals; in the domains of environmental protection, human rights, social protection and humanitarian assistance. As an NGO in Africa, activities are also aimed at achieving AU Agenda 2063.

The organization works with children, youths, communities, NGOs, Local Councils, schools,church bodies, state institutions, media houses and international organizations in order to achieve its mission and objectives. The organization is governed by the 1990 laws on freedom of association in Cameroon.

The minutes to be presented in this report, concerns a semester meeting convoked by the Executive Bureau of G2C. This semester meeting was held on 3^rd March 2019 at one of the study halls of the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC) Yaoundé, Cameroon. The meeting began at exactly 4pm with the arrival of Bureau members and the reading of the agenda by the Secretary General.

Agenda

The meeting agenda included the following

Ø Recognition of members by the President

Ø The repartition of responsibilities to staff members as per department

Ø Presentation of program activities for the year by Department Heads

Ø General evaluation of activities undertaken from January till date by members

Ø Discussions on the organization head office

Ø Discussions on the budget

Ø Elaboration of activities for the current year

Ø  Presentation of a report by the Head of humanitarian affairs on established partnerships and finally

Ø Strategies to increase the visibility and image of G2C.

Issues Discussed

Ø The issue of having a strategic vision for the organization was discussed. The Head of the Environment department highlighted the fact that a name and vision will gain the confidence of partners and the general public.

Ø A possible partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs of Cameroon was also discussed. This concerns working on a project on orphans, widows and destitute children in some localities of Cameroon. Mr. Armand and others suggested sectors like employment, education, livelihood and GBV on women and children.

Ø The Lake Chad Basin Project was also discussed. This project by G2C is at two levels- 1. Conducting a study on the environmental and humanitarian impact of climate change on the Cameroon site of the Lake Chad Basin. This will also include conducting a vulnerability analysis of climate change on selected populations, produce a documentary on the area, get statistics on people affected and write a final report on the study. 2. Organize a conference in Yaoundé on the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on local populations. G2C will use this conference to present its study report and advocate for greater efforts in assisting vulnerable populations affected by climate change.

Ø On the project by the EU and UN Migration Agency (IOM) aimed at protecting and reintegrating migrants in Cameroon, it was concluded that G2C will not be able to participate as we still a young NGO and we are still to secure complete legalization documents for our operations.

Ø The Bureau members also discussed as a matter of urgency, the need to organize small conferences in primary and secondary schools as well as university in order to create awareness on the existence of G2C and its mission. In this light, a small conference is to be organized at IRIC Yaoundé with the aim of presenting the organization.

Ø The issue of logistics was also discussed. Logistics include T-shirts, professional wear, gadgets, etc. These materials as agreed will be of great importance when carrying out field activities. It is hoped that these logistics will be obtained by the end of this month.

Ø The Bureau also tasked Mr. Armand to get in conduct with organizations working with orphans, widows and other vulnerable groups. This is in line with the decision of the Bureau to adopt a program addressing the plight of orphans, widows and if possible some street children in selected localities of Cameroon.

Ø  The issue concerning the organization’s head office was also discussed. Each Bureau member proposed a possible city to host the head office.

Ø The members also discussed on the need to finalize the legal documents that will permit the organization to operate with no problem.

Ø The privileges of staff members were also discussed. The privileges include communication credit, transport allowance, laptops and monthly per diem.

Ø The mutual benefit of G2C partnership organizations was also discussed.

Ø A series of activities aimed at creating awareness about the organization and its mission was also discussed and

Ø The repartition of responsibilities was also discussed. Debates centered on the positions of Ass. Secretary General, Communication Officer, Finance Officer, and Legal Affairs Officer.

Resolutions

Ø Firstly, it was resolved that the organization head office will be in Yaoundé.

Ø Secondly, it was decided that bureau members will be exempted from paying annual dues.

Ø Some activities aimed at creating awareness about the organization were agreed upon. These include; conducting and publishing study reports on the problems affecting communities in Cameroon, sensitizations in schools, writing articles and campaigns.

Ø Three members were selected to attain a preparatory meeting with REFAC on the upcoming International Fair in the Far North (June 2019).

Ø It was also agreed that, the per diem for staff members should be reviewed.

Ø Miss Jenn was confirmed as the organization’s Legal Affairs Officer.

Ø The department heads were also given the task of developing innovative programs that can boost the credibility and image of the organization.

 Done in Yaoundé, Centre Region

Saturday, March 7, 2019

By Secretary General, G2C