Restoring a home,dignity and a futureto vulnerable children.
Since 1996, we support street children in Douala — shelter, protection, education and reintegration.
children supported since 1996
years of continuous commitment
active centers in Douala
family reintegration rate
Our areas
of action.
Education
Schooling, catch-up education and individualized monitoring for every child, regardless of their background.
- Schooling and basic literacy
- Catch-up classes and individual follow-up
- Integration into the formal school system
- Vocational and pre-professional training
Education
Health
Access to care, medical monitoring and psychosocial support for vulnerable children and their families.
- Medical consultations and basic care
- Psychosocial and therapeutic follow-up
- Prevention, awareness and hygiene
- Referrals to specialized facilities
Health
Women & Girls
Specific program for orphans, out-of-school girls and young violence survivors.
- Support for orphans and girls at risk
- School reintegration for out-of-school girls
- Legal and psychological support for survivors
- Empowerment workshops and training
Women & Girls
Protection
Emergency shelter, safety and stabilization for children in immediate danger.
- 24/7 emergency reception and shelter
- Physical and emotional stabilization
- Family mediation and reintegration
- Reporting and monitoring of at-risk situations
Protection
Sister Marie Roumy
Founder · Spiritan Sister
A human response to vulnerability.
The Chaîne des Foyers Saint-Nicodème works with the most vulnerable children and youth to provide shelter, listening, protection, education and reconstruction. Founded in 1996 by Sister Marie Roumy, a Spiritan nun, the organization is based in Douala, Cameroon.
- Founded in 1996 by Sister Marie Roumy, a Spiritan nun
- Educational, social and family support
- Principle of dignity and respect for every child
- Apolitical non-profit organization
Life inside our centers
Emergency shelter & care
Schooling and individual support
Empowerment programme
Medical care & psychosocial support
Emergency shelter & care
Schooling and individual support
Empowerment programme
Medical care & psychosocial support
Your support can
change a life's path.
Your support funds shelter, schooling, vocational training, and reintegration for vulnerable children in Douala.
children supported since 1996
family reintegration rate
years of continuous commitment
Voices that bear witness to hope.
The Chaîne des Foyers team welcomed me without judgment. They helped me go back to school and reconnect with my family. I owe them my life.
M.A., 17 years old
Supported youth · PK24 Shelter
Questions?
We have
the answers.
Chaîne des Foyers has been supporting children in Douala since 1996. Find answers to the most common questions here.
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Address
Douala, Cameroon
General Management — Dakar-Maétur
Director
Father René TAMBE, Cssp
General Director