Welcome to CADA
Building Resilience Through Creative Art and Entrepreneurship Skill Development
CADA-A place to rebuild futures through creative expression
What is CADA?
Located down town in the Bamenda highlands,Collective Arts Development Association(CADA),is a development, humanitarian and non profit organization registered with the Cameroon government with head office in Nkwen Bamenda,Northwest region of Cameroon.
CADA’s mission statement is empowering disadvantaged youths,alleviate psychosocial vulnerability,and build resilient livelihoods through targeted creative training,visual arts,crafts and spoken word storytelling..
What we do
The Collective Arts Development Association(CADA) in Bamenda operates an art and vocational training school designed specifically for vulnerable,marginalized, and conflict-affected youths(aged 12-25). CADA builds its programs around “Art for Peace” and rehabilitative models.We focus on visual,audio-visual,and applied arts as a practical alternative to crime,substance abuse, and trauma.
Our core artistic curriculum is divided into several main tracks:
Visual Arts & Crafts:
-Painting and Drawing to cultivate a distinct voice and learning technical stroke work to process experiences visually.
-Sculpture:Working with structural and physical mediums to build precision and focus.
-Handicrafts:Creating traditional and contemporary utilitarian items that can be sold locally.
Audio-Visual Arts & Media:
-Theater and Drama:Used for public expression,rebuilding confidence,and community advocacy.
-Film Production:Training youth in digital storytelling,editing,and capturing narratives from their own perspectives.
Commercial & Graphic Design
-Graphic Design:Building digital technical skills required by local businesses.
-Commercial Printing:Teaching the physical trade of print marketing,custom apparel, and promotional materials.
Our team is made up of professional artists,social entrepreneurs and mental health facilitators who give their all to practically equip disadvantaged and marginalized youths with skills and tools required to build confidence,generate income and lead responsible and meaningful lives.
Contribute
HOW CAN YOU HELP: MAKE A DONATION through the link on our donation page
Your donation makes it possible for homeless, displaced and vulnerable youths to participate in the training course. There,they learn everything they need to rebuild their lives,generate income and lead responsible lives. Therefore your contribution has exponential effect over many years on the lives of these children the youths and their communities.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR DONATION
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