Hope for a Better Future (H4BF) has received national media recognition for its outstanding efforts in promoting renewable energy and environmental conservation in Cameroon. The organisation was awarded the National Media Award of Excellence during celebrations marking World Wetlands Day on Sunday, 2 February 2025 in Bamenda.
H4BF representative receiving recognition certificate
The award highlights H4BF’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions that not only reduce deforestation but also protect wetlands, empower communities, and create economic opportunities.
“We are proud to announce that Hope for a Better Future has been recognised as champions in the promotion and enhancement of renewable energy in Cameroon. This prestigious honour highlights our unwavering commitment to sustainable energy solutions that protect the environment, empower communities, and create economic opportunities while also contributing to wetland conservation and the fight against deforestation.” the organisation shared in a statement in their Facebook page
H4BF’s work in wetland protection is evident through its Clean Energy for All and Cameroon RenewED projects. These initiatives provide eco-friendly cookstoves that reduce firewood consumption, solar-powered cookstoves that eliminate dependence on charcoal, and sustainable charcoal made from agricultural waste as an alternative to tree-cutting near wetland areas. The organisation also promotes alternative biomass fuels and provides training for youth and women to become green business innovators.
H4BF representatives exhibiting product
World Wetlands Day 2025, celebrated under the theme “Wetlands and Human Beings: Protecting the Environment for Our Common Future,” served as an opportunity to recognise organisations and individuals making significant contributions to wetland restoration and conservation. The Cameroon Climate Journalism Network (CCJN) played a key role in the celebrations, mobilising water resource managers and nation builders for the 2024 Wetland Restoration Development Initiative and the Sustainable Development Initiative Awards.
“NGOs, CSOs, institutions, organisations, and individuals in Cameroon involved in wetland restoration were awarded and rewarded accordingly in gold and bronze medals in honour and recognition of their great contributions to nation-building and nature protection.” Tamukong Roland, President of CCJN, remarked on the importance of the event
Tamukong Roland (middle) with other laureates
The impact of H4BF’s work extends beyond conservation. The organisation’s renewable energy projects address critical challenges faced by communities, particularly women, who bear the burden of sourcing firewood for cooking. By providing clean energy solutions, H4BF is not only reducing greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation but also improving health outcomes and economic opportunities for vulnerable populations.
H4BF’s success would not have been possible without the support of its funding partners, including JAC Trust, Youth4Climate (UNDP Italy), and the EU-funded Cameroon RenewED project under Erasmus+.
“This achievement would not have been possible without the support of our incredible funding partners and the communities we serve. Together, we are protecting Cameroon’s wetlands and building a greener, more sustainable future.” H4BF expressed gratitude to its partners.
Under the leadership of Director Ngo Abdulai Banfogha, H4BF continues to drive innovation from the ground up, advancing women and girls, enhancing health, reducing hunger, and overcoming hardship. The organisation’s mission is rooted in the belief that the most vulnerable individuals have the power to lift themselves out of poverty and build a sustainable future.
By Bakah Derick
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