Equipping underprivileged women and girls through holistic ministry, vocational training, and Christian discipleship
The Cameroon Baptist Convention Women’s Department (CBCWD) continues to lead the way in holistic ministry by launching a range of impactful empowerment projects across its 32 Fields in Cameroon. From tailoring workshops to education centers, CBCWD is investing deeply in the spiritual, social, and economic transformation of women, girls, and children across the nation.
With over 40,000 women actively engaged in CBC churches and associations, the department remains committed to its vision of “Growing in Christ-like Character and Service”, while ensuring that every initiative reflects the compassion, dignity, and discipleship modeled by Christ.
Uplifting the Vulnerable: Tailoring Workshops Across CBC Fields
One of CBCWD’s newest and most transformative projects is the establishment of tailoring workshops for underprivileged and vulnerable girls. The department plans to launch workshops in all 32 CBC Fields, beginning with 3 pilot locations in 2025.
These centers will:
- Train girls in practical sewing and tailoring skills
- Promote self-reliance and job readiness
- Support young widows, school dropouts, and single mothers
- Instill Christian values, discipline, and teamwork through structured mentorship
In a society where many young women are left at the margins due to poverty or family instability, these vocational programs offer a tangible lifeline and a path to restored dignity.
Faith and Learning: Higher Institute of Science and Technology in Bamenda
In a bold step forward, the CBC Women’s Department has also announced plans to establish a Higher Institute of Science and Technology in Bamenda, the CBC’s central headquarters. This new institute aims to:
- Equip young women (and men) with entrepreneurial and technical skills
- Promote morally upright, Christ-centered professionals
- Provide a faith-based alternative to secular education environments
- Encourage leadership and innovation among Cameroonian youth
“Being a faith-based Institution, our desire is to build entrepreneurial skills in young Cameroonians and morally upright citizens,” states the department’s vision in the CBC report.
A Multipurpose Center to Serve Mothers and Their Children
Recognizing the growing number of working women and nursing mothers within its churches, the CBCWD also runs a Daycare Center at the CBC headquarters. This facility allows mothers to work with peace of mind while their children are cared for in a safe, Christian environment.
Plans are underway to expand this model into other regions, providing more women with access to reliable childcare as they pursue careers or further their education.
Outreach, Literature, and Support for the Needy
The Women’s Department actively reaches out to:
- Prisons
- Orphanages
- Handicap centers
- Hospitals
During these outreach programs, CBC women distribute food, sanitary supplies, clothing, and Christian literature—all while sharing the message of Christ’s love and salvation.
In 2021, the department also began producing literature to evangelize, edify, and build up women and children, making the Word of God more accessible and understandable to diverse audiences across the country.
Future Prospects and Needs
To scale its impact, CBCWD has outlined several upcoming goals:
- Start a University Ministry to reach female university students
- Organize empowerment seminars for widows and single mothers
- Mobilize startup capital for income-generating activities
- Equip tailoring workshops with sewing machines, furniture, and materials
- Build a fully equipped Women’s Multipurpose Center for training and outreach
The department is currently seeking partners, donors, and churches to come alongside and support these life-changing efforts.
“The CBC Women’s Department exists to glorify God through the lives of women, young girls, and children by evangelizing, discipling for spiritual maturity, and developing for holistic services.”
How You Can Help
Whether you’re a local church, a Christian NGO, a donor, or an individual with a heart for women’s empowerment, the CBCWD welcomes your support through:
- Prayers
- Financial gifts
- Material donations (e.g., sewing machines, school supplies, medical items)
- Volunteering as a mentor, trainer, or counselor
With the right support, the CBC Women’s Department can continue shaping women who not only survive—but thrive as agents of change in their families, churches, and communities.
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