The Central Africa platform of the EOA initiative for agroecology is being set up
The Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative in Africa (EOA-I) held its Steering Committee meeting in Yaounde in July 2025. This was an opportunity to relaunch the Central Africa platform of this African Union initiative. The members of the steering committee of Ecological and Organic Agriculture in Africa (EOA-I) met from July 16 to 18, 2025, in […]
Yaounde residents learn about organic mushroom production
An information day was held on July 16, 2025 at the Centre de la Promotion de la Femme et de la Famille in Yaounde 5, organized by SAILD to promote organic mushroom growing and marketing. How do you grow mushrooms organically? What are the prerequisites for growing mushrooms (myciculture)? What are the production techniques and […]
A forum to improve immunization financing in Cameroon
The parliamentarians forum on sustainable financing for immunization in Cameroon was held on Tuesday, July 08, 2025 at the National Assembly headquarters in Yaoundé. Organized by the Support Service for Local Development Initiatives(SAILD) in partnership with the Network of Parliamentarians for the Promotion of the Health System and Support for Vaccination (REPAPSSAV), the aim of […]
Over 2,000 tree seedlings planted in Belabo
The Support Service for Local Development Initiatives (SAILD) planted forest and fruit trees in three villages bordering Deng Deng National Park. This took place from June 22 to July 2, 2025, in Kambocassi, Hona, and Mansa in the Belabo district of eastern Cameroon. The goal of this mission led by SAILD is to increase the […]
3rd edition of the Yaoundé organic market, a great showcase!
On Saturday June 28, 2025, a number of organic producers took part in the event. The event took place in the Elig-Essono district, where quality fruit, vegetables and other organic produce were on display. The headquarters of the Support Service for Local Development Initiatives (SAILD) was the setting for this third edition of the Yaoundé […]
Follow up Meeting SAILD – Bread for the World
The SAILD-Maroua branch welcomed the Regional Manager of the German organization Bread for the World on June 23, 2025, in Maroua. The main objective of this visit was to monitor the implementation activities of the project “Scaling up agroecology to strengthen food and nutrition security in four departments in the East and Far North regions […]
Far North: Agroecology skills for producers
The northern region of Cameroon was the setting for the training of numerous producers in agroecological practices. The activity, run by the Support Service for Local Development Initiatives (SAILD), took place from May 21 to 31, 2025. Compost production for 03 months, neem-based biopesticide production, lick stone production, antibiotics made from small chillies, plant-based deworming, […]
Agroecology: New challenges for producers in East Cameroon
From May 08 to 17, 2025, a large number of farmers in the East Cameroon region benefited from capacity-building in agro-ecological practices. A total of 40 people, including 16 women, were trained in 15 agroecological practices specific to agricultural production, livestock breeding and nutrition. The training modules were developed on the basis of needs identified […]
Cosmetopeia of the Congo Basin: A project to enhance the resources of the PNDD
From May 12 to 17, 2025, SAILD officially launched the “Cosmétopée du Bassin du Congo” project in three villages of the Lom-et-Djérem department in the East Cameroon region. “Beautiful, handsome naturally thanks to our forest” is the slogan of this new project entitled ” Cosmetopoeia of the Congo Basin. From tradition to modernity: A mediation […]
Study to assess the level of well-being of populations in forest areas
From April 21 to May 03, 2025, SAILD carried out a baseline study in 04 regions of Cameroon. The aim of this study, conducted by SAILD (Support Service for Local Development Initiatives) is to provide information on the well-being of indigenous populations and local communities. Data was collected in 32 villages in the South, East, Littoral […]