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The “No To Terror” caravan actively took part in the 2nd edition of the International Youth Exhibition that began on Tuesday the 9th and ended on Saturday the 13th of August 2016 at the esplanade of the national museum, in Yaounde. This five days event was an initiative of the NGO, ACADER, in collaboration with the Cameroon National Youth Council.

Just like the more than 50 youth associations and organizations that answered present to this event, the “No To Terror” caravan was called upon to specifically animate the “Peace and Security” thematic village, amongst others such as the numeric, scientific and numerical… thematic villages.

The caravan’s thematic village was one of those that were highly visited as it greatly impressed some visitors who confessed that it was their first encounter with the caravan. The “Peace and Security” thematic village attracted many who got carried away with the fun at the “Free Style” workshop; particularly with activities that involved the ‘Little boy for change’ and the ‘say something about peace’ where many left inspiring messages on how they intend appropriating peace and tolerance as a way of life.




The activities of the caravan at this year’s International Youth Exhibition did not leave the Minister of Youths and Civic Education indifferent. During his visit of the exhibitions of the event, Mr. Mounouna Fousso expressed satisfaction on what the caravan has done so far, and he equally expressed the desire to collaborate with the caravan’s team in the promotion of peace in Cameroon. The caravan’s fun-fever took hold of the minister as he participated in the “Free Style” workshop, just as all visitors should.
The presence of the “No To Terror” caravan at the 2nd edition of this year’s International Youth Exhibition did not only enlighten the event as it brought many visitors, especially the youths to reflect on the indispensable role they have to play in the fight against terrorism and violence as a whole in Cameroon. On this note, one may say that the caravan achieved her goal of being visible and attracting partners that will help promote her sensitization work in the untouched regions of the country and even beyond.

“Je Dessine La Paix” FESCARHY, 2016

Art was at the center of this year’s International Festival of Caricature and Humour of Yaoundé (FESCARHY) as it was under the theme “Je Dessine la Paix”. The “No Terror” Caravan was thus under the spotlight of the 17th edition of this three days event which was organized at the open air in front of the City Hall, precisely on the independence ground.
This event that took place from the 18th to the 20th of August 2016 appeared to be a fortunate opportunity for the caravan to carry out her sensitization work on participants of all age groups who made it for the event. The caravan also got to ensure that many took an engagement and actively participated in the promotion of peace and tolerance via the free style workshop, tagged T-shirts, as well as the Golden Cloth for Peace of the festival.

Some of the personalities who graced the event with their presence, and actively took part in the activities of the caravan’s free style workshop include; the representative of the Minister of Arts and Culture, amongst others.

The general public at the festival commended the mission of the caravan and were glad to promote the initiative by actively participating in her activities such as ‘pimp the little boy for change’. The caravan appeared to be an attraction site for participants and the media, at the festival whose closure was extended to Sunday the 21th of August at the demand of the public.

International youth Day 2016:

Journée internationale de la Jeunesse 2016:
Après le forum de la Jeunesse Camerounaise à Buéa, la Caravane de la Paix "Non À La Terreur" est invitée à participer au  deuxième Salon International De la Jeunesse qui se tiendra à l'esplanade du musée national, à Yaoundé, du 09 au 13 août 2016. La nouveauté lors de ce deploiement sera qu'Au delà de sa formule classique, la Caravane fera un grand arrêt sur la restitution des résultats de l'étude sur "l'enrolement des jeunes dans les groupes armés au cameroun". Un atelier d'échange sera également donné sur le thème " ma vulnérabilité, ma force". Nous comptons engager directement 200 jeunes à la promotion de paix à travers notre atelier " Say Something About Peace". Retrouvez nous au village thématique Paix, sécurité et Droits de l'homme. Plein de Fun: Dessins, peinture, BD, portraits, etc.

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After the Cameroon Youth Forum in Buea, the "No To Terror" caravan is invited to take part in the second edition of the International Youth Exhibition in Yaounde, from the 9th to the 13th August 2016 at the esplanade of the National Museum. Beyond the classical activities of the caravan during this event, emphasis would be on the results of the study on the "Enrolment of Youths in Armed Groups in Cameroon". It is to this effect that an exchange would be held in the course of the event on the theme " My Vulnerability, My Strength ". We hope to ensure that more than 200 youths directly engage themselves to the promotion of peace via our workshop dubbed " Say Something About Peace ". Join us at the " Security and Human Rights" thematic village... Come ready for plenty of fun: in drawing, painting, hilarious and educative comic strips, portraits,...etc

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A Report of the “No To Terror” Caravan’s Participation at the Cameroon Youth Forum (CYF) Buea. (Monday 18^th- Friday 22^nd July 2016)

The ‘’No To Terror’’ caravan team took part in the 8^th edition of the Cameroon Youth Forum in Buea. This event that was organized by the Zenu Network was from Monday 18^th to Friday 22^nd July, 2o16. The five days event that was attended by close to 300 participants was under the theme; ‘’Youths and Security Challenges”. Based on the pertinence of the theme of this forum, the caravan was at the center of the activities of the event.

Major Activities/Achievements of the Caravan during the Forum

An exchange with participants on the theme; ‘’My Vulnerability, My Strength’’. This exchange that took place on the second day of the event was based on a cartoon projection which presented a group of three friends with different dreams. As these youths grew mature, they encountered a number of challenges which pushed them into doubting their abilities to achieve their dreams… This short presentation was aimed at guiding the youths in identifying their vulnerabilities and transforming them into potential strengths. Though a good number of the youths were reticent to the activity, some were able to open up. Among such youths was this Muslim girl who denounced the fact that she was being stigmatized at school by her teachers and class mates. Through  this medium of exchange that was done in collaboration with the World Dynamics of Young People (WDYP), the Zenu Network and the Regional Delegation of the Ministry of Youths and Civic Education, youths saw the importance of being tolerant towards one another and to adopt a positive and peaceful  attitude even when everything seems bad.

Furthermore, the caravan made youths to individually engage themselves for peace. This was done via the ‘’Say Something about Peace’’ workshop. This activity that was actually initiated for the first time in Buea required that interested participants pay 500fcfa each to have their portraits made, then they were expected to directly engage themselves in ensuring that peace reigns wherever they find themselves.  Close to fifty (50) youths adhered to this activity, though many were only interested in having their portraits made and nothing else. It is worth noting that the money paid for the portraits were handed to the local artists of Buea so as to encourage their efforts.

In addition to the above, the “No To Terror” caravan provided a platform for youths to showcase their talents and equally to expose their plights. Firstly, thanks to the caravan, local artists and other participants were able to proof their worth in art work and in the fight against insecurity in the country and beyond via inspiring messages. On the other hand, some youths felt they could express their plights and frustrations through the “Free Style” workshop of the caravan. For instance, a youth from the Far North Region of the country called Hassansiti Nichola described the state of his village ‘Kolofata’ in painting. The sight of his artwork touched the team emotionally that we decided to write an article about him; which is due to be published.

The team of the caravan also did an all-round communication of the event via the social media and the traditional media. The event was constantly being communicated upon on Facebook as well as on the website of the caravan. The caravan also gave an interview to the regional station of the CRTV on what the project is all about and how it has been achieving it objective of making youths conscious of the role they have to play in the fight against insecurity in the country and beyond.

In all, the “No To Terror” team was quite united and worked consciously in the course of the mission at the Cameroon Youth Forum (CYF) in Buea. Consequently, one can say that the mission was successful as the youths were sensitized on the need to consider values like peace and tolerance in every situation. The team was also able to get the contacts of talented youths in the discipline of art, as well as the contacts of potential partners before the forum officially ended on Friday 22^nd 2016.

« No To Terror » Caravan: Empowering Youths to Transform their Vulnerabilities Positively.

           The « No To Terror » crew had an exchange on the second day of the forum with the participants on the theme « My Vulnerability, My Strength ». This activity that was done in collaboration with the World Dynamics of Young People (WDYP), the Zenu Network, and the Regional Delegation of Youths and Civic Education of Buea, was aimed at helping youths identify their vulnerability to terrorism, other violent acts and guiding them into transforming these vulnerabilities into potential strengths.

           This exchange was based on a short cartoon presentation which entailed the projection of the story of three friends who aim at achieving particular dreams. In the course of their growth, they are faced with particular challenges that result from their exposure to terrorism and other social ills that incite violence. Their exposure to such challenges pushes them to doubt the possibility and their ability of achieving their dreams…

           Thanks to this short presentation, the participants were able to identify their vulnerabilities as was the case of this muslim youth from Buea who denounced and decried being stigmatized by her classmates and teachers who often called her “Boko Haram”. This greatly affected her education as she was forced to change school a couple of times. As a result of this exchange this youth and many others understood the importance of being tolerant, patient, resilient and focused on their abilities and their role in the fight against terrorism, and consequently ensuring that peace reigns in Cameroon.

La Caravane de la Paix sera à Buéa, Sud Ouest Cameroun

Ces dernières semaines,nous avons noté de nombreux attentats terroristes dans plusieurs pays,notament au Niger, en Turquie, au Cameroun... Nos condoléances aux familles des victimes et prompt rétablissement aux blessés. Face à cette situation,  la Caravane de la Paix "Non à la Terreur" trouve nécessaire de  sensibiliser davantage les  populations à la non violence. Dans cette optique, les caravaniers prendront part au Forum des Jeunes du Cameroun qui aura lieu du 18 au 22 juillet 2016 à Buea sous le thème'' Jeunesse et Défis sécuritaires''. Ce sera une occasion de plus pour la jeunesse de prendre conscience de son rôle dans la lutte contre l'insécurité au Cameroun et en Afrique. #NoToTerror #YouthCAN #YaliCRLDakar #SweetArtfrika #FlaubertDjateng