Mefou and Akono Division : CERAC Dignifies The Elderly

In prolongation of the 33rd International Day of the Older Persons, celebrated on October 1, 2023, the charitable association founded by the First Lady of Cameroon, the Circle of Friends of Cameroon (CERAC) yesterday, October 31, at the Bikok ceremonial ground in the Mefou and Akono Division of the Centre Region paid a special visit to the elderly in the locality. Heading the CERAC delegation was one of its Vice President, Anne Ndjodo. The delegation went to the Mefou and Akono Division to show compassion and affection to a group of people, usually isolated by the society as well as to hand them diverse gifts to improve their lifestyle already fragile. 
Anne Ndjodo told the elderly, who came from Bikok, Akono, Mbankomo and Ngoumou localities in the Centre Region that: “Your daughter, Mrs Chantal Biya, asked me to tell you that she has great affection for you. Do not let yourself be surprised by the temptation of inner solitude. Despite the complexity of your problems, despite your strength, which is gradually weakening, despite the misunderstandings of society, you should not feel downcast. You still have a mission to accomplish and a contribution to make to your families.” While handing the diverse gifts of foodstuffs, medications and cleaning equipment to the elderly as well as structures that take care of them, Anne Ndjodo said there is no doubt that these donations represent only a tiny part of their needs, but hope it is support that will bring comfort to them.  Older people, it was said, often face age discrimination and are victims of particular forms of social exclusion even from their own families. Reason why the Head of CERAC’s delegation said the well-being of the elderly, must be addressed with a great sense of responsibility by everyone and every group in the society. The humanitarian action of Madame Chantal Biya, Founding President of CERAC, is thus in line with the national solidarity advocated by the Head of State.
On behalf of the beneficiaries, Luc Tsoungui Meyong thanked CERAC’s delegation. While noting that they are human beings too, although fully dependent on others, they are worthy to be taken care of, so as to avoid emotional and social isolation. Whi...