The Cameroon Alumni National Symposium (2nd Edition)

Thu 27th Apr 2023 to Sat 29th Apr 2023

ENAM, Yaounde

Theme: Driving Youth Actions for Cameroon’s Economic Development.

The Cameroon Alumni National symposium is a U.S. Embassy-funded project, which seeks to build synergy and enhance collaboration among alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, contributing to their personal and professional development in a bit to forge better partnerships for nation-building.   The first edition which held last year was a great success which gathered more than 300 alumni and non-alumni from all over the nation.  The recommendations and outcomes of last year therefore form the basis of implementation of the second edition. This year’s symposium is a three-day event organized under the theme “Driving Youth Actions for Cameroon’s Economic Development”. 

This event will bring together over 300 participants. These include representatives from the U.S. Embassy, Government officials, U.S. Government Exchange Program Alumni, Youth leaders, and CSO leaders from across the national territory.

Benefits

• Networking opportunities with peers and change makers in all sectors of life;
• Learning opportunities through presentations and panel discussions with world class speakers on thematic cutting across civic, entrepreneurship, and public management.
• Fully funded for USG selected alumni.
• Opportunities to promote alumni associations and enhance alumni engagement.
• Participation in a cultural gala that showcases American and Cameroonian cultures.

Selection Criteria 

a) For Alumni 

• Open to all USG alumni. 
• Priority given to new applicants (alumni who did not have the opportunity to attend the previous symposium); 
• Ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion (This includes consideration of gender balance, alumni associations’ representation, and encouraging people with disabilities to ensure diverse representation on all symposium);  
• Commitment to attend the entire 3-days program. 
• Demonstration that the symposium will have maximum positive contribution by/impact the alumni in attendance. 

b) For Non-Alumni 

• Youth leaders and Students between the ages of 15-35 years. 
• Priority to applicants living in Yaounde (Note that no transportation nor accommodation will be provided). 
• Priority given to new applicants (who did not have the opportunity to attend the previous symposium). 
• Consideration given to former participants who capitalized on the skills gained and the resources obtained from the previous symposium. 
• Ensure diversity and inclusion.

Are you an alumnus of the United States Exchange Programs or not, apply now and connect with other young impactful leaders of the country on an exchange platform that promotes community and nation development.