BAMEDCA - YAOUNDE BRANCH
Leadership
Community Contributions
Local Development Initiatives
Commitment to Community Development
In 1997, the chapter created the Bamendankwe Development Trust (BDT), a registered UK charity that serves as its development arm. Through BDT, the chapter mobilizes resources and implements development projects for the benefit of the Bamendankwe community in Cameroon.
As the Bamendankwe population in the UK grew and spread across different regions, the chapter expanded its structure. In 2017, the Midlands and North Branch was created alongside the South Branch, allowing members to organize more effectively at the regional level while maintaining a unified national structure. Coordination between the branches is overseen by the BAMEDCA-UK National Executive, which works closely with the branch leadership teams.
Through the Bamendankwe Development Trust, BAMEDCA-UK has supported numerous community initiatives in Bamendankwe. These include providing laboratory equipment to GBHS Bamendankwe, donating medical supplies to the Bamendankwe Health Centre, supporting classroom construction and renovations in several schools, contributing to infrastructure projects such as culverts, and assisting with the construction of the Bamendankwe Cultural Hall in Buea.
One of the chapter’s most impactful initiatives has been its scholarship programme, which has supported pupils, students, and apprentices from Bamendankwe since 2008. The programme funded an average of 100 beneficiaries annually until it was temporarily suspended due to the ongoing crisis in the region. The scholarship programme resumed in 2024.
In July 2025, BAMEDCA-UK hosted its first-ever convention, an important milestone for the chapter, which was honored by the presence of His Royal Majesty Fon Forchesiri III.
Today, BAMEDCA-UK continues to play a vital role in connecting Bamendankwe people in the United Kingdom, preserving cultural identity, supporting development projects at home, and engaging younger generations to ensure the long-term strength of the Bamendankwe community.
Gallery of Activities
BAMEDCA - USA CHAPTER
The Bamendankwe Development and Cultural Association – United Kingdom Chapter (BAMEDCA-UK) is one of the oldest diaspora branches of the Bamendankwe community. Its roots date back to informal gatherings in the 1960s, eventually leading to its formal establishment in the 1980s. Today, it serves as a vital link for the diaspora, preserving cultural identity and driving development projects back home.
Structure and Leadership
As the population grew, the chapter expanded to ensure effective regional organization while maintaining a unified national identity. The structure currently includes:
- The South Branch
- The Midlands and
- North Branch (Created in 2017)
- BAMEDCA-UK National Executive: Oversees coordination between branches and works closely with regional leadership teams.
The Bamendankwe Development Trust (BDT)
Established in 1997, the BDT is a registered UK charity that serves as the chapter’s official development arm. It is the primary vehicle for mobilizing resources and implementing humanitarian and infrastructural projects in Cameroon.
Community Contributions
Education: Providing laboratory equipment to GBHS Bamendankwe and supporting classroom construction and renovations in various schools.
Healthcare: Donating medical supplies to the Bamendankwe Health Centre.
Infrastructure: Contributing to the construction of culverts and the Bamendankwe Cultural Hall in Buea.
The Scholarship Programme
One of the chapter’s flagship initiatives, this programme has supported pupils, students, and apprentices since 2008.
Reach: Historically funded an average of 100 beneficiaries annually.
Status: After a temporary suspension due to the regional crisis, the programme successfully resumed in 2024.
Milestones & Cultural Preservation
The chapter remains dedicated to engaging younger generations and honoring traditional leadership.
First-Ever Convention: In July 2025, BAMEDCA-UK hosted its inaugural convention, a historic milestone graced by the presence of His Royal Majesty Fon Forchesiri III.
Gallery of Activities
