Restoring Hope, Rebuilding Lives
1. Executive Summary
The BEYANA Empowerment Program for Divorced and Single Parents is a comprehensive initiative that supports women and men navigating the aftermath of divorce in Cameroon. Many face emotional trauma, social exclusion, and economic hardship. This program provides counselling for emotional healing, skills training for business development, and microfinance support to rebuild lives with dignity. Through this program, BEYANA (Be Encouraged You Are Not Alone) seeks to restore hope and stability to families.
2. Background and Problem Statement
In Cameroon, divorced and single parents, especially women, face emotional pain, isolation, poverty, and community rejection. Many are left to raise children alone without financial support or access to healing. There is an urgent need to address the emotional and financial toll divorce places on individuals and families. Through faith-based counselling and economic empowerment, BEYANA offers a transformative path forward.
3. Project Objectives
Overall Goal:
To provide emotional healing, financial empowerment, and long-term community support for divorced and single parents in Cameroon.
Specific Objectives:
– Offer professional counselling and trauma recovery services.
– Provide business training and startup capital for small businesses.
– Establish peer support and mentorship networks.
– Create visibility for beneficiaries’ products through market days.
4. Target Beneficiaries
– Divorced women and single mothers
– Single fathers raising children alone
Target Area: Northwest Region and other affected regions in Cameroon.
5. Project Activities
– Conduct group therapy and individual counselling sessions
– Organize trauma recovery and parenting workshops
– Deliver faith-based healing and emotional resilience training
– Provide training in marketing, bookkeeping, and business startup
– Disburse seed capital for small businesses
– Monitor progress and provide mentorship throughout the business cycle
– Organize market fairs for visibility and income generation
6. Expected Results
– 50+ single parents receive trauma-informed counselling
– 50 new small businesses are launched
– 250+ children benefit from emotionally and financially stable homes
– Empowered individuals become peer mentors and community leaders
7. Sustainability Strategy
– Launch BEYANA-branded products (soaps, juices, snacks) to generate internal funds
– Organize fundraising galas and community market days
– Establish a thrift shop managed by beneficiaries
– Encourage business reinvestment and peer mentorship
8. Monitoring and Evaluation
– Maintain records of all counselling and training sessions
– Monthly check-ins with beneficiaries
– Business progress reports and site visits
– Impact assessment after 6 and 12 months
9. Budget Overview
Project Budget Overview
| Expense Item | Cost per Unit (FCFA) | Quantity | Total (FCFA) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling Sessions | 10,000 / session | 50 sessions | 500,000 | ~$833 |
| Workshops & Training Materials | 5,000 / person | 50 participants | 250,000 | ~$417 |
| Start-up Capital | 150,000 / beneficiary | 50 beneficiaries | 7,500,000 | ~$12,500 |
| Monitoring & Mentorship (6 visits × 50) | 15,000 / visit | 300 visits | 4,500,000 | ~$7,500 |
| Project Coordination & Administration | Lump sum | – | 1,500,000 | ~$2,500 |
| Facility Rental & Utilities (6 months) | Lump sum | – | 800,000 | ~$1,333 |
| Marketing & Community Awareness | Lump sum | – | 500,000 | ~$833 |
| TOTAL | 15,550,000 | ~$25,916 |
10. Partnerships and Collaborations
– Churches and counselling centers
– Microfinance institutions
– Women’s empowerment NGOs
– Local artisans and business mentors
– Community leaders and traditional councils
11. About BEYANA
BEYANA (Be Encouraged You Are Not Alone) is a Christian-based organization dedicated to walking alongside people who are hurting. Through trauma-informed care, economic empowerment, and strong community support, BEYANA restores lives and transforms families.
12. Call to Action
Together, we can help single and divorced parents rebuild their lives—emotionally, financially, and spiritually.
Sponsorship Opportunities
| Option | Amount (FCFA) | Approx. USD | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsor a Parent | 200,000 FCFA | ~$333 USD | Provide one parent with counselling, skills training, startup capital & support. |
| Fund a Workshop | 500,000 FCFA | ~$833 USD | Cover the full cost of a training workshop for 50 participants. |
– Provide microfinance: any amount
– Keep the mission alive: general donations welcome
No gift is too small. Every act of kindness helps a parent rebuild their life.
“Be Encouraged—You Are Not Alone.”