First Lady, Chantal Biya, has offered gifts to 22 children who were victims of the landslide that killed 12 people on the Dschang Hill, West Region, last year.
She made the largess on Thursday, January 16, during celebrations of the 31st General Assembly of the Circle of Friends Cameroon (CERAC), an organization she founded.
The event was to assess the organization’s past achievements, outline prospects for 2025, and celebrate its 30 years of existence.
Attending the ceremony were wives of government officials and other members of the organization.
The event commenced with a word of prayer from the members of the organization, following the arrival of the First Lady, Chantal Biya, who is also the founding president of CERAC.
Chantal Biya used the occasion to present gifts to 22 children, who were victims of the Dschang landslide that occurred on November 5, 2024.
Several people remained missing after the landslide that claimed 12 lives, with 12 families reporting missing relatives.
It occurred after a portion of the Dschang Cliff collapsed, burying transport cars and bulldozers.
CERAC is now one of the humanitarian organizations that have aided the victims.
Chantal Biya’s Humanitarian Legacy
The organization has fronted several humanitarian initiatives targeting children and persons living with disabilities in Cameroon.
Celebrating its 31st anniversary, the First Lady cut a celebratory cake.
The event was filled with merriment, music, and dance.
Notable artists such as Prince Aimé, Annie Anzouer, Stanley Enow, and Francois Misse Ngoh graced the occasion, adding energy and excitement with their performances.
The Circle of Friends Cameroon is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that Chantal Biya founded in 1995 to promote solidarity, social welfare, and community development.
The organization provides humanitarian assistance to vulnerable groups, particularly women, children, and marginalized communities.
Through education, training, and income-generating activities, CERAC empowers women and girls.
Additionally, it supports health and education initiatives by donating medical equipment, and school supplies, and renovating schools and hospitals while advocating for the social inclusion of underprivileged groups.
CERAC’s membership also includes prominent professionals.
Among them are government officials and business leaders, with the First Lady serving as its Honorary President.
CERAC’s impactful work in disaster relief, infrastructure development, and women’s empowerment has established it as a key contributor to social cohesion and sustainable development in Cameroon.
