Expanding our Women Empowerment Initiative in Cameroon

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We have expanded our women empowerment initiative Bake & Shine to the Northern region of Cameroon, starting in Guider. Bake & Shine will equip women with essential skills in baking and confectionary as a pathway to entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods. This follows the successful launch of Bake & Shine in Douala in 2025, to empower women and foster resilient, thriving communities across Cameroon.

Over the course of two days, 46 participants gathered in Hotel Paradisiaque Guider for hands-on training in preparing popular products such as beignets, chin chin, doughnuts, baked peanuts, cakes, and cupcakes.Beyond practical sessions, the women received vital training in bookkeeping, savings management, online sales strategies, and leveraging social media for product placement and marketing.

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In addition to skills development, participants benefited from free health screenings for cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, conducted by the Guider District Hospital. At the close of the programme, all 46 women were presented with startup kits containing essential equipment including mixing machines, flour basins, pots, and baking tools to help them launch or grow their businesses. Each participant also received a certificate of completion. The event was attended by the Sub-Divisional Officer of Guider and a number of customers from our Grains business in Cameroon.

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participants benefited from free health screenings

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Thank you Olam Agri for bringing such a programme to Guider. Programmes like this are usually paid for but you brought it free of charge and kits to the women in Guider. This will empower them and help them unlock their full potential and positively contribute to Guider and Cameroon at large.

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Mohamadou Oumarou,

Sub-Divisional Officer for Guider

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This project is significant as it opens new doors for women to develop skills that pave the way for independent and fulfilling livelihoods. We started in the Littoral Region and here we are in the North. We deeply appreciate the women’s enthusiasm throughout the training and practical sessions and look forward to witnessing the lasting impact this initiative will bring This initiative perfectly embodies our commitment to creating sustainable value and enhancing lives within the communities we serve.

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Nathan Djomou,

General Manager and National Sales Manager for Grains in Cameroon

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We remain committed to advancing opportunities for women, enabling them to build self-sufficient and meaningful lives.

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