Welcome to WAPPCAM
Women in Art for the Protection of the Planet, Cameroon
About usFounded 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.
Converting waste materials into beautiful, functional art
Building skills and creating sustainable livelihoods
Protecting biodiversity and fighting climate change
Transforming waste, protecting the environment and building capacities for a sustainable livelihood.
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.
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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Here are our core objectives aimed at fostering positive change:
Provide free and inclusive training in arts, crafts, and digital design to youth aged 4–25.
Deliver vocational and entrepreneurial training, with a focus on sewing, beading, fashion design, and eco-innovation.
Empower educators through teacher-training programs that integrate art and climate education into schools.
Promote waste transformation through recycling programs that reduce pollution and create income-generating art.
Foster cultural awareness through traditional dance, music, storytelling, and heritage-themed exhibitions.
Strengthen partnerships with schools, NGOs, local authorities, and tourism institutions for greater impact.
Establish creative spaces like the ArtVenture International Training Hub that serve as models for holistic development.
The visionary leader driving WAPPCAM's mission forward
Mrs. Galabe Quinta Nahyong Epouse Duma is an experienced and passionate educator with over a decade of service as a secondary school teacher. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language and has consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentoring, and promoting academic growth among students.
Bachelor's in English Language
Over 10 years of teaching experience
WAPPCAM's driving force