WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
Women-Led Mental Health Organisation
Our Mission
We seek to rally and engage social groups, institutions and individuals to promote the well-being of vulnerable persons in their communities through advocacy, awareness creation, counselling services, livelihood, peacebuilding and cohesion.
Our Vision
Leading communities to a conscious culture of Care and Inclusion for all.
About us
FOMCAM is a registered women-led mental health organisation based in Cameroon, specialising in community mental health, psychosocial support (MHPSS), and humanitarian aid. Our main office is in Bamenda, North West Region, with satellite offices in conflict-affected areas of the North West, West and South West Regions. As a grassroots non-profit mental health organization, we promote activities that facilitate the mental health and well-being of victims of rape, torture, child trafficking, gender based violence, as change-makers. We champion the course of supporting activities that creates an awareness in the field of sexual reproductive health, nutrition for malnourished children, and Agribusiness (Agriculture & Self-Help Microfinance) at the grassroots communities with limited or no facilities for this purpose
Over the years, we have served as the Mental Health Specialist and Technical Advisor for the Child Protection Area of Responsibility (CP AoR) Cluster in Cameroon, appointed by UNICEF, where we train and oversee humanitarian actors, helping to reduce child trauma and improve care approaches across 60 CSOs and NGOs. Currently, we are mentoring 40 CSOs, national agencies, and NGOs on integrating MHPSS MSP into all humanitarian sectors- such as GBV, health, education, protection, child protection, WASH, and nutrition- with funding from WHO. In 2024, FOMCAM was the only local CSO selected by UNFPA to deliver emergency MHPSS responses to children and adults affected by the Nkambe market bombing.
We collaborate closely with the Ministry of Public Health, training 30 medical staff in trauma-informed psychiatric care, physiotherapy, and mental health support. We often facilitate UN IOM-led coordination meetings. FOMCAM boasts strong administrative systems, trained technical staff, and a history of managing donor funds from UN agencies and international NGOs. No new hires are needed for this project.
FOMCAM has worked with reputable organisations such as UNICEF, UNFPA, W.H.O, STREET CHILD, Canada Local Initiative Fund, Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Service among others/
Our Team
NCHE SAM TAKOH
He is an innovative, experienced, and achievement oriented Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Counselor working with both International, and Community based organizations in Cameroon. He has an extensive field experience responding to humanitarian crises in the hard to reach areas in the North West Region of Cameroon.
He is motivational speaker and an advocate with a soft heart for the mental health and spiritual wellness of the vulnerable persons. He is an experienced case manager, social worker, GBV Case manager, and experienced protection officer for the children. He is a change-maker, educator, event speaker, community mobilizer who regularly seeks after the wellness of all who are in need of health, economic resources, mental health care and prevention, and peace with self and community.
He founded FOMCAM Community and Mental Health Organization as a means to identify, research to solve the unmet needs of those with mental health illnesses, and helping them with a source of livelihood, maternal health which are the rout causes of their mental health problems.
He is a PhD Fellow in Clinical Counseling and holds an MSc. Degree in Clinical Counseling from the University of Bamenda; a BA in Christian Education in Cameroon Baptist Seminary Kumba, Graduate Certificate in Social Works in CECPES, and an International Certificate in Peace Building and Conflict Transformation from the PCC National Peace Academy/Office. Serving humanity in the hard to reach areas as a means to give dignity to the vulnerable and the underprivileged is his passion. His latest product and project is an operational “Counseling Clinic in the community of Mulang, Mankon serving the entire region and patients coming every part of Cameroon.
Fola Juliet Ndi Epse Che Anye
She is a graduate from the University with a BSc Degree in Anthropology and DIPCO II in Guidance Counseling. I have worked as a professional and experience Guidance counsellor for 6years, and a mental health counsellor and supervisor of Mental Health Psycho-social activities in the humanitarian settings for 4 and more years. She joined FOMCAM in 2022 in a managerial position in order to foster their vision of mental health awareness for all who need it. She is the board chairperson for FOMCAM providing strategic direction for the organisation
Muncho Yvonne
Muncho Yvonne Nkfunkoh, the current Executive Director of FOMCAM, provides overall leadership and oversight.
is a goal-oriented Nutritionist and Wellness Professional with extensive experience in personalized nutrition consultations, meal planning, and health education. As the Executive Director of FOMCAM, she combines her advanced knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and counseling with a strong commitment to improving community health and wellness.
Previously, she served as Coordinator of Nutrition and Health, where she established and maintained comprehensive nutritional records, designed marketing materials to attract new clients, and worked both one-on-one and in groups to improve nutrition outcomes. She also created recipes using local, organic, and sustainable ingredients, educated clients in proper meal preparation and diet therapies, and participated in ongoing education programs for seniors and youth. Additionally, she managed food and supply inventory, ensuring optimal nutrition care, and represented her organization on various health and safety committees.
She worked as a Nutrition Consultant at Mbingo Baptist Hospital in the North West Region of Cameroon. In this role, she analyzed clients’ eating habits, developed goal-oriented wellness plans, built tailored meal plans with specific recipes and shopping guidance, and held nutrition workshops to support client progress and introduce new concepts.
Her leadership, expertise, and dedication to promoting health and wellness have established her as a respected professional in the field, guiding FOMCAM’s mission to improve community health across the North West and South West regions of Cameroon.
Dr. Meguete Eposi Kevine Ngnipeyo
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