About SHUMAS — Strategic Humanitarian Services Cameroon

Who We Are

Mission, Vision & Values

The principles that guide every intervention SHUMAS undertakes across Cameroon.

Our Mission

Improving Lives & Reducing Poverty

Improve lives, reduce poverty and build the productive capacity of disadvantaged people to meet their needs without compromising posterity from meeting theirs.

Our Vision

For a Just One World & Sustainable Development

A world where all people — regardless of circumstances — can realize their fullest potential and live with dignity, security and hope.

Our Approach

Integrated, Participatory & Holistic

We involve communities at all stages, adopt an integrated dual-axis approach, and ensure lasting change across education, health, environment and livelihoods.

Our Journey

A History of Impact

From a small community association to a UN-recognised NGO — over three decades of serving Cameroon.

1993

SHUMAS Founded

Founded by Mr. Njodzeka Stephen in Bamenda, North West Region, with a vision to serve the most vulnerable communities across Cameroon.

1997

Association Registration

Formally recognised as an Association under the 1990 law of associations — authorisation number 1082/E.29/IIII/VI.7/APPB.

2007

BSFA Exclusive Partnership

Selected as the exclusive implementing partner in Cameroon for Building Schools for Africa (UK) — delivering 328+ classrooms, 51 water sources and 7 health centres to date.

2013

Full NGO Status & ECOSOC Recognition

Granted full NGO status (Decree 00000196/A/MINATD) and awarded UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status — expanding SHUMAS's mandate to full humanitarian response alongside development.

2016

UN NGO Committee Member

Accepted as a member of the NGO Committee on Social Development at the United Nations, New York, on 4 February 2016.

2020

NGO Registration Renewed

NGO status renewed under registration number 000156/O/MINAT/SG/DAP/SDLP/SONG/BA on 7 May 2020.

2025 — 2026

Current Activities

Operating across all 10 regions with 31 divisions covered. Active partners include WFP, UNICEF, IRC, UNFPA, IOM, DRC, BSFA and Manos Unidas. Screened 29,756 children, assisted 6,000+ food-insecure individuals, provided GBV response for 6,010 people.

2026

NGO Registration Renewed

SHUMAS NGO registration renewed in 2026, reaffirming its mandate to deliver humanitarian and development programmes across all regions of Cameroon.

What We Do

Two Axes of Intervention

SHUMAS works across two integrated pillars — humanitarian response and long-term development — aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Humanitarian Response

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Health

Emergency health services and medical support

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Nutrition

Supplementary feeding and MAM management

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Shelter / NFI

Emergency shelter and non-food items

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Protection

GBV prevention, case management and psychosocial support

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WASH

Water, sanitation and hygiene interventions

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Food Security & Livelihoods

Food assistance and cash-for-work programmes

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Education in Emergency

Neighborhood Learning Corners and accelerated learning

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Development Interventions

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Health

Health facilities, nurse training and solar electrification

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Environment

Agroforestry, reforestation and climate resilience

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Women Empowerment

Female-led household support, Girl Shine initiative

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Volunteering

Community volunteer mobilisation and capacity building

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WASH

Boreholes, water tanks and sanitation infrastructure

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Agriculture

Farmer Field Schools, cooperatives and market linkage

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Education

Classroom construction, scholarships and school gardens

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Social Welfare

Disability support, vocational rehabilitation centre

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Current Activities

2025 / 2026 Impact Highlights

Real activities and results from SHUMAS's current programming cycle — verified from our 2025/2026 field report.

6,000

Food Insecure Individuals Assisted

Food Assistance For Asset Creation (FFA) programme using Cash for Work approach. Partner: WFP. Locations: Bamenda, Santa, Bali, Tubah, Mbengwi, Nkambe.

29,756

Children Screened

Integrated Health & Nutrition Project: mass screening across Bui, Momo, Mezam, Fotokol, Kousseri and Far North. Partner: DRC / UNICEF.

6,010

Reached with GBV Awareness

GBV prevention & response — case management for 103 individuals, safe shelter established. Locations: Batibo, Widikum, Kumbo, Nkum. Partner: UNFPA.

2,000

Livelihoods Improved

400 female-led households supported with sheep, seeds, tools and farm inputs. Locations: Jakiri, Nkum, Kumbo (Bui Division). Partner: Manos Unidas.

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Out-of-School Children Reached

Accelerated learning through Neighborhood Learning Corners (NLCs). Locations: Babessi-Ngoketunjia (NWR), Galim Sub Division (West Region). Partner: BSFA.

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Scholarships Awarded

22 female and 16 male vulnerable children across the North West Region. Partner: Spreading Health UK. Also: 25 state-registered nurses trained for hard-to-reach areas.

6,000+

Agroforestry Trees Planted

Community farm reforestation across St Martin's Catholic School, CETIC Bilingue Koupe Menke, and FFA project sites.

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Health Facilities Solar-Powered

Solar electrification and potable water in Ndop, Batibo, Nkambe Health District and GBHS Kumbo. Solar borehole with 5,000L tank constructed. Partner: BSFA.

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Sub-Divisions Tracked for Displacement

Population displacement tracked across all 34 sub-divisions of North West Region. Early warning systems engagement. Partner: IOM.

Where We Are