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Brief History
Brothers’ Keeper is a legalized, voluntary, youth-led, self-governing, non-profit, and apolitical organization established based on unity of interests to achieve the statutory goals and implement common legal rights and interests. We function largely using resources from members’ contributions and benefactors, and our activities could extend all over the national territory of Cameroon, but we currently give priority to the South West Region based on our means.
The Brothers Keeper Association has been existing since March 18th, 2018, with a membership of 13, and it has a current membership of 47. The organisation has a specific goal of assisting each other and impacting communities. Each year, we have a specific sector to which we extend our philanthropic activities.
Legal Status
We are a legal organization whose existence has been acknowledged by the competent authorities in Cameroon with a registration number: 1520/G.37/C84/VOL I/SAAJP.
With the motto united for progress, our mission is to promote the empowerment of youths, women and indigenous communities for sustainable development and good governance.
We are apolitical, and we believe in the principles of good governance, equity, equality and self-sustenance, Responsibility, Service, and Public Mindedness.
Guiding objectives of Brothers Keepers
We seek to:
⦁ Cultivate a sense of unity, solidarity, and development among youth who are considered the leaders of tomorrow by instilling in them the core principles of good governance.
⦁ Responding to contemporary issues regarding the global commons by encouraging the conservation and rational use of resources as well as environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and climate education
⦁ To engage in projects that will empower youths and communities, especially in the domains of equality, agriculture, health care, water supply, education, and environmental sustainability.
Organizational and leadership structure
Our activities are guided by the Executive Arm, the General Assembly (GA), the Project Committee, and other ad hoc committees that enable effective checks and balances and the smooth functioning of the organization.
It is made up of the President, Vice President, Secretary General, Financial and Accounts Officer, Treasurer, General Organizer, Auditors, Project Coordinator, and Advisers. The Executive Board of the organisation is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the daily operations of the organisation; organising the conduct of the General Assembly of the organisation; approving the activity plans (programs and projects) of the organisation; implementing decisions of the General Assembly; proposing the budget of the organisation; and reporting quarterly, bi-annually, annually, or as requested on its activities at the General Assembly. Mr. Ekwelle Hansel was Our Pioneer President (2018-2020), while the organisation is currently led by Mr. Enonegene Edwin Ewane (since 2021).
The highest governing body of the organisation is the General Assembly, which consists of members, with each member having one vote at the General Assembly Meetings. The exclusive competence of the General Assembly of the organisation includes approving the statutes of the organisation and effecting amendments to the statutes of the organisation; electing the executive members and other positions the organisation sees necessary; determining the directions of the organization's activities; approving the activity reports of the executive and various committees; and approving all budgets.
The project committee designs project proposals and evaluates project proposals; contributes to strategic planning within the programme or project team, including annual and medium-term planning and monitoring; coordinate the overall programme portfolio of an organisation to ensure objectives are met and programme impact is in line with the organisation’s defined strategy; ensuring the maintenance of cordial working relations with implementing partners, local authorities, and partner organisations; manage and coordinate scheduled reporting to meet institutional donor reporting requirements; monitors project/programme activities through routine review of various records, such as control plans, progress reports, project inputs, budget/financial reports, and expenditures; participate in negotiations with the authorities or partners concerning the planning and implementation of projects; undertake visits to various project sites and supervision of project activities.