MALLAH TABOT, ALAIN NTEF, JOANNES PAULUS YIMBESALU ARE CAMEROONS WINNERS OF THE QUEEN'S YOUNG LEADERS AWARD

The Queen's young leader award aims to recognize exceptional people aged 18-29, who are taking the lead in their communities and using their skills to transform lives. Winners of this prestigious award  will be receiving a unique package of training, mentoring and networking, including a one week residential programme in the united kingdom during which they will collect their award from her majesty the Queen.

This year, Cameroon recorded three winners.


Mallah Enow Tabot,  Age 26.

Mallah  who was overall second has worked hard to improve the lives of many young women in Cameroon including those at risk of early and forced marriages. Her organisation, United Vision for Women, uses theatre and art to engage communities and change attitudes. Now Mallah also wants to achieve better sexual and reproductive health for teenage girls.

Alain Nteff. Age 22.

Alain is a co-founder of GiftedMom, which helps to reduce maternal and infant mortality in rural Cameroon. In this country a pregnant woman or newborn dies each hour from a preventable cause. The project uses SMS alerts to notify pregnant women about antenatal care and vaccinations for newborns. Alain wants the service to help up to 5 million people in central Africa.

JOANNESS PAULUS YIMBESALU. Age 26.

When he was growing up Joannes saw the many sacrifices his mother made to allow him to go to school. To honour her legacy, he set up a foundation to help underprivileged children.  The Hope for Children Cameroon project has helped more than 300 young people to get an education.

Congratulations to these three and we wish them al the best with their projects.

PHOTO CREDIT:
FACEBOOK/MALLAH TABOT
FACEBOOK/ ALAIN NTEFF.