Getting children off the streets, protecting and reintegrating them.
Since 1996, the Chaîne des Foyers Saint-Nicodème has worked in Douala to offer a dignified future to the most vulnerable children and youth.
A human response to vulnerability
Founded in 1996 by Sister Marie Roumy, a Spiritan nun, the Chaîne des Foyers Saint-Nicodème is a Cameroonian social organization, apolitical and non-profit. It supports street children and vulnerable youth through shelter, protection, education, vocational training and family and social reintegration.
For over 28 years, the organization has been present in Douala, at the heart of Cameroon, with 5 centers and services dedicated to child protection.
A complete support journey
Welcome & Protect
Emergency shelter, stabilization, medical care and safety for the most vulnerable children.
Educate & Support
Schooling, catch-up education, individual monitoring and personalized psychosocial support.
Train & Empower
Adapted vocational training to enable economic independence and lasting integration.
Reintegrate Sustainably
Family mediation, social integration and post-shelter follow-up to prevent relapse.
The principles that guide our action
Dignity
Every child deserves respect and consideration, regardless of their background.
Kindness
Support based on listening, patience and non-judgment.
Transparency
Rigorous management and honest communication with our partners and donors.
Apoliticism
Total independence from any political party or ideological movement.
Field commitment
Teams present every day with children, in the streets and in families.
Non-profit
Every franc received is invested in the support and protection of children.
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
The people behind the mission
Father René TAMBE, Cssp
General Director
A Spiritan priest, he has been leading the Chaîne des Foyers for several years with commitment and dedication.
AEMO Team
Open-Environment Educational Action
Specialized educators intervening in the streets, prisons and families of Douala.
Educational Team
Shelter Management
Responsible for reception, schooling and daily support of children.
Your support can a life's path.
Every donation, large or small, directly funds shelter and reintegration for a child in Douala.