January 2020
Program Launch
Launched in 5 pilot communities with initial funding from the Ministry of Health. Trained first cohort of 50 youth peer educators.
Circles Volunteer Program
Empowering youth to lead the fight against non-communicable diseases through education, peer support, and community action.
Program Overview
The Circles Volunteer Program is a youth education and vocational training program that began in 2021 with the pilot phase which provided opportunity for eighteen (18) volunteers who were selected from 189 applications via a competitive process. The pilot phase ran for three (3) months from February to April 2021.with intensive evaluation. After graduation and evaluation of the pilot phase participants, it was noticed there was magnificent impact created which caused RADA to consider this program as one of her flagship programs which has seen a 1st and 2nd cohort hosting and impacting over 45 young graduates from universities with productivity skills.
The Circles Program offers training on leadership, Grants Writing, Advocacy, Life Planning, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Social Media Communications, Media Communication, Servant Leadership, Basic Microsoft Skills, Time Management, Self-Care and Resilience just to name a few. it is RADA’s strategy to both provide an opportunity in which young graduates meet their capacity development needs while strengthening their work skills through volunteering. It seeks to select the most stable, best suited, motivated, honest and focused individuals who want to contribute to community development and create impact through their engagement with RADA.
The CVP is a six months volunteering opportunity for young people who are inspired by RADA’s work, want to contribute to it. This time, it will run from February 13 to August 18, 2024. During the volunteering period, CVPs are considered a staff of RADA and operate under the same conditions and circumstances as the rest of the staff except for additional workshop hours for complementary work skills that may be needed.
Why we do this.
The overall goal of the program is to strengthen behavioral and productive skills and strategies in fostering community engagement and development in the lives of young graduates in Cameroon.
The overall goal of the program is to strengthen behavioral and productive skills and strategies in fostering community engagement and development in the lives of young graduates in Cameroon.
Key Achievement
The 3rd cohort of the CVP call was launched in January 2023 after which a serious selection session took place laid down criterial. On the 14th of February, an orientation session was conducted to onboard the participants to the program. The program is at peak now with lots of training models handled, practical sessions and a debate session
What We Offer
Comprehensive services designed for youth empowerment and sustainable health impact
Job Opportunities
Creating jobs to challenge young graduates who are advocating the peace
Peer Support Networks
Empower the next generation with high level skills needed at the job market
Focus Support
Foster development through an inclusive training.
Advocacy Training
Equipping youth with skills to advocate for healthier policies and environments in their communities.
Impact by Numbers
Quantifiable results from our program implementation
20+
Jobs Initiated
15+
Volunteers trained
10+
Gain Employment
40+
Volunteer Needed
Our Journey
December 2022
International Recognition
Received WHO award for innovative youth health programming. Published impact study in Global Health Journal.
Present
Scale & Innovation
Currently operating in 50+ communities with plans for regional expansion. Integrating AI-powered health coaching.
Program in Action
Interactive Health Workshop
Youth participating in hands-on learning activities
Interactive Health Workshop
Youth participating in hands-on learning activities
Interactive Health Workshop
Youth participating in hands-on learning activities
Interactive Health Workshop
Youth participating in hands-on learning activities
Voices from Our Network
"This program completely changed my perspective on health. I went from being a passive observer to an active health advocate in my community. The peer support network gave me confidence I never knew I had.
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