Cameroon Medical Women Association (CMWA), Bamenda
2004 - $10,000 (Two-year grant)
Cameroon Medical Women Association was started by a group of female doctors to address the needs of children affected by HIV/AIDS. With past Firelight help, CMWA assisted orphaned and vulnerable children with education, medical care, and emotional support. With this two-year grant, they provide 39 children with school fees and uniforms.

2003 - $ 10,000
CMWA was started by a group of women doctors to address the needs of children affected by HIV/AIDS. The organization offers direct support and services such as school fees and medical care, and training for teenage orphans in mechanics, tailoring, and hair styling. Firelight supports a scholarship program for 40 children in primary and secondary school as well as 10 children in a vocational skills training program. The grant also covers the children’s medical care, food, and clothing. In addition, Firelight sponsors an educational exchange with a peer organization to encourage their organizational and programmatic development.

2001 – $ 20,000
This grant supports a scholarship program for 30 children in primary and secondary school and 10 children in a vocational skills training program. The grant also covers the children’s medical care, food and clothing.