Frequently Asked Questions

CAMPAWA is the Cameroon Pan-African Women & Youth Empowerment Accelerator & Industrial Development Program. It's a national initiative aimed at transforming Cameroon's beauty, health, food, and fashion sectors by empowering youth (especially women) with market-driven skills and fostering ecosystem growth.

CAMPAWA was founded by Madeleine Epouhe and is evolving into a national program supported by a steering committee involving various stakeholders. We actively seek partnerships with local and international organizations.

While CAMPAWA aims for national reach through online training and partnerships, our primary administrative and potential lab facilities are planned for key urban centers in Cameroon. Specific locations for in-person training may vary.

Cameroonians aged 18-55, including early-stage entrepreneurs, career changers, students, and those seeking side-hustles in the target sectors. Priority is given to women and rural youth. A minimum of secondary education is generally expected.

The core accelerator program is 4 weeks (blended online/in-person). An optional hands-on practicum can add 2-4 weeks.

You will learn sector-specific fundamentals (e.g., product development in beauty/food), digital branding & marketing, business operations (planning, basic finance), essential tech tools, and networking skills.

We use a tiered pricing model. Significant subsidies and scholarships are available for eligible participants, particularly marginalized youth, to ensure accessibility.

We are working towards accreditation and partnership with established educational institutions to ensure the quality and recognition of our training certificates.

Our goal is for at least 70% of graduates to launch a viable micro-enterprise or franchise. We provide ongoing support through our network, potential access to finance links, and the Business Membership program.

SMEs, startups, and larger companies operating in or serving the beauty, health, food, fashion, and related support sectors (tech, finance, logistics) in Cameroon.

Benefits vary by tier (Bronze, Silver, Gold) but include access to our graduate talent pool, complimentary training seats for your staff, discounts on workshops, brand visibility, job posting opportunities, exclusive networking events, and market insights.

Membership involves an annual fee based on the chosen tier. Please see the detailed comparison table on our Programs page or contact us for current rates (Bronze: 50k XAF, Silver: 150k XAF, Gold: 300k XAF - examples).

You can express interest through our contact form or dedicated membership inquiry channel. Our team will guide you through the application and onboarding process.

We seek strategic partners in various areas: educational institutions, tech companies, business development organizations, NGOs, corporations (CSR), government agencies, impact investors, and industry associations.

Partnerships can involve curriculum co-development, technology provision, market access facilitation, mentorship, funding (grants, CSR), or research collaboration. Please visit our Partners page or contact us to discuss possibilities.

Yes, we have a specific goal to raise USD $1 million in impact investment or grant funding to establish a central, world-class production and incubation facility to support our graduates and the broader sectors.

CAMPAWA utilizes a diversified funding model including training fees (with subsidies), business membership subscriptions, grants, CSR contributions from partners, and potentially impact investment.