Nicky's Foundation assists vulnerable people living in SW region of Cameroon by:

Supporting individuals (financially and practically) to undergo life changing corrective surgery

Paying school fees for vulnerable children whose families are unable to cover costs

Promoting inclusive educational opportunities for children and young people with disabilities 

Providing medical devices and supporting rehabilitation programs such as assessment for the provision of prosthetic limbs and mobility equipment 

Supporting youths with disabilities through apprenticeship programs

Assisting people with disabilities to set up small businesses 

Impact -

Working closely with our clients enables us to carry out a detailed assessment of their needs and aspirations. We will plan our interventions with clients and their families to ensure the best outcome for them. This ensures that clients are aware of their own role in the success of our interventions e.g for a successful surgical intervention to correct a deformity, support from the family will be required as well as commitment to follow the rehab plan by the individual themselves. These corrective surgeries are life changing.

Promoting inclusive education gives children with disabilities the opportunity to remain in the family home and attend the local school rather than being in a specialist school many miles from family and friends. Local inclusive schools help to raise awareness of the rights of children to have an education and works to include families in the progress of their child.

Providing training opportunities and financial assistance to set up a small business of their choosing gives people with disabilities an opportunity to make a living that they otherwise wouldn't have. Without support to start, the disabled person would continue to be seen as a burden to their family and local community. Working with local businesses to offer apprenticeships (sponsored by Nicky's Foundation) helps to build a sustainable structure of inclusivity among communities.

Current political instability has increased the vulnerability of people with disabilities and therefore the impact of our work has become more significant.  Providing learning opportunities and employment to youths displaced by civil war gives them a purpose and a future rather than them being coerced to join gangs or left vulnerable and homeless.