WAPPCAM Team working on environmental art projects
Environmental Art
2021
About WAPPCAM

Transforming Waste into Beautiful Art

Founded on January 15th, 2021, in Bafoussam, Cameroon, WAPPCAM is a pioneering women-led nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental protection through the transformative power of art.

Our mission is to build a sustainable community of environmentally conscious individuals who transform waste into usable products, combat climate change, and preserve biodiversity while creating financial self-sufficiency.

Waste Transformation

Converting waste materials into beautiful, functional art

Community Empowerment

Building skills and creating sustainable livelihoods

Environmental Impact

Protecting biodiversity and fighting climate change

WAPPCAM

Transforming waste, protecting the environment and building capacities for a sustainable livelihood.

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To build a community of female artists who inspire, support each other and collectively think of innovative strategies to produce arts and crafts made from waste materials in order to create generations of artists and crafters who are more environmentally conscious. Also, to raise awareness in the community on environmental management and financial sustainability.

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A sustainable community driven by environmentally conscious individuals who are capable of transforming waste into usable products and taking actions that remove waste from the environment, fight climate change, prevent the extraction and consumption of raw materials from nature, conserve biodiversity and building a community that is financially self-sufficient.

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Our Core Objectives

Here are our core objectives aimed at fostering positive change:

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Arts & Crafts Training

Provide free and inclusive training in arts, crafts, and digital design to youth aged 4–25.

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Vocational Training

Deliver vocational and entrepreneurial training, with a focus on sewing, beading, fashion design, and eco-innovation.

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Teacher Education

Empower educators through teacher-training programs that integrate art and climate education into schools.

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Waste Management

Promote waste transformation through recycling programs that reduce pollution and create income-generating art.

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Cultural Heritage

Foster cultural awareness through traditional dance, music, storytelling, and heritage-themed exhibitions.

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Partnerships

Strengthen partnerships with schools, NGOs, local authorities, and tourism institutions for greater impact.

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Creative Spaces

Establish creative spaces like the ArtVenture International Training Hub that serve as models for holistic development.