Fako Women N’endinge Association: Douala Chapter To Host Global AGM

T he Douala chapter of the Fako Women N’endinge Association (FAWONE) has begun preparations to host the association’s 2027 Global Annual General Assembly (AGM), following the announcement made during the organisation’s last general assembly in Yaoundé from October 9 to 10, 2026. The decision marks another milestone for the Douala chapter, described as one of the association’s most vibrant chapters and a pace-setter in its activities. The general as­ sembly meeting in Yaoundé also revealed that FAWONE now has 15 chapters operating nationally and internationally, with over 700 members. During an evaluation meeting held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, members of the Douala chapter re­ viewed their participation in the Yaoundé assembly and discussed initial plans for the forthcoming event whereby over 600 members are expected to attend. Presiding over the meeting, the chapter pre­ sident, Iya Professor Sophie Mbua Edimo, called on members to re­ main committed, demonstrate a spirit of sacrifice and work collec­ tively to ensure a successful ga­ thering. She urged members not to rest on their laurels, stressing that the responsibility of hosting a glo­ bal assembly required the active participation of everyone. “This is not the time to rest on our laurels. It is time for everybody to get to work,” she disclosed, adding that members would each be assigned specific responsibilities. Preparations are expected to in­ tensify in the coming weeks, with plans to establish committees res­ ponsible for health, logistics, fee­ ding, communication, organisa­ tion, exhibition, education/ culture transportation, security and other essential areas. Two possible ve­ nues...