Upgrade 2017 report by AIESEC Cameroon

National Leadership and Development Seminar UPGRADE 2017 Report

Table of Content • • • • • • • • • • •

Letter from the President

About AIESEC / AIESEC Cameroon

About NLDS (UPGRADE 2017)

Cameroon Youth Speak Forum 2017

Delegate Experience

Chair, Facilitator, Keynotes Speakers and External trainers

The Sponsors and External entities

The Conference and Forum in Review

Financial Report

Conference and Forum images

Annex

President Letter, Dearies with your support and participation, AIESEC in Cameroon successfully organized the 29th edition of its National Leadership and Development Seminar (UPGRADE), which this year was merged with the Cameroon Youth Speak Forum. Together we gave to AIESEC members and to other students from private and public universities of Yaounde, Douala, Buea, Bamenda, Dschang, Benin and Niger an unforgettable experience, enhanced by personal and professional development. AIESEC in Cameroon, such as all the other entities of the AIESEC network, contributes to the awakening, empowerment and development of youth in national and international level by motivating them to become agents of positive change in their societies. From this great global movement of young leaders who positively impact their peers. The UPGRADE 2017 in Douala will thus remain in history, as this conference which marked the new takeoff of our entity, because it has had record numbers compared to previous editions, with a very significant representativeness of national and international public and private bodies . The Cameroon Youth Speak Forum organized this year in conjunction with the upgrade allowed non-AIESEC students to exchange ideas with specialist leaders on the problems of young people, young entrepreneurs,etc. To all our trainers and sponsors we are very grateful to you for your confidence in AIESEC in Cameroon and for the importance you have given to this event, we will always be very honored to be among you at our upcoming events. We believe that leadership is the fundamental solution to the problems that undermine our society, hence our leitmotive: When people think of leadership, they think of AIESEC. Serges Lebosquiet NGOULOU

AIESEC in Cameroon Since 1988 National Office Douala, Deido & Akwa

05 locals entities • Bamenda • Buea • Douala • Dschang • Yaounde +200 members, 01 Board of Advisors, +2800 Alumni, 02 National Conferences Per year, 01 Youth Speak Forum, Projects & International Exchanges.

About UPGRADE and Youth Speak Forum The National Leadership and Development Seminar (UPGRADE) is one of AIESEC in Cameroon biggest National Conferences which brings together more than 200 students from all the regions of Cameroon, most especially our 5 locals committees and other interested internationals within the AIESEC network. After Yaoundé in 2016, We was pleased to hold this year UPGRADE 2017 in Douala. This conference communicates the theme “DEVELOPING THE YOUTHS FOR A SUSTAINABLE CAMEROON”, this is mainly centered on implementing Leadership Qualities by shaping what we as an organization do to what Cameroon needs. The rationale is to give a clear message saying the renaissance of a positive Cameroon which depends on YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND INITIATIVES which should be acknowledged and developed. Therefore delegates in attendance has been thoroughly involved in upgrade 2017 to work on impacting themselves in developing LEADERSHIP QUALITIES. The conference timeline: From 22 to 28 May 2017, Venue: Horizon Hotel, Douala, Activities: Sessions, Workshops, Global Village, Exhibition Fair, Exchanges, Parties, Gala Diner, Rewards, Cameroon Youth Speak Forum, Team Building, Etc.

FACILITATORS TEAM The chair Hermann Akwa AIESEC in Cameroon Alumnus

Priscille Ndjamfa

Aime Mounde

Liliane Njoh

Yaounde Local Committee Vice President Marketing

National Vice President Finance and Exchanges

AIESEC Cameroon Alumnus

Serges L. Ngoulou National President

Cedric Kamga

Steve Ntepp

National Vice President Digital Marketing

Douala Local Committee Vice President LCD/TM

Ayems Dorice AIESEC Cameroon Alumnus

Cameroon Youth Speak Forum 2017 The CAMEROON YOUTH SPEAK FORUM is an exchange platform organized by AIESEC in Cameroon where inspiration, engagement and collaboration are transformed into actions; Students from different Universities come together to speak about the issues their facing in the society. To inspire and engage these young people, 09 great leaders and speakers from national and international organization decided to support this initiative by being present to exchange with youth. During the first part of the forum (INSPIRE), the speakers inspire young people with their speech mainly base on their personal experience to engage and act to achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Cameroon this was done by Mrs FATIM TAMBADOU the UNV representative in Cameroon, Mrs Cecile NZODA CEO of JADD, M. BIMELA Jean Louis AIESEC Alumnus and CEO of NAVTI international foundation and M. Dieudonné BIANGAP: tax consultant, accounting and management, The 2nd part of the forum (ENGAGE) was workshop, where M. BIMELA Jean Louis CEO of NAVTI international foundation, FATIM TAMBADOU the UNV representative in Cameroon, Mrs Cecile NZODA CEO of JADD, M. Victorien KANA of Interface Cameroon , M.Raphael SONGUE: Co-founder of KmerStartup-hub, M. Steves TCHOUMBE: CEO of ActivSpaces, respectively presented to the participants different way on how to start and manage their personal business, we had the regional delegation of Ministry of youth affairs who presented the government program on employment and entrepreneurship, The 3th part of the Forum (ACT), this has been done by M. Roland KWEMAIN, Chairman of Go Ahead Africa Ltd, he called young people to think as ’’Crazy Leaders’’ they have to think big, start to act and positively impact their community. He invited youth to participate and act in social activities to achieve SDGs. M. Roland conclude: "In leadership and entrepreneurship the key for great achievement lies in being Action - oriented. Or should do. "The right time to act is HERE and NOW." Bottle with your doubts but also the winds of conformity that below against you. We have some principles: * We need to make a lasting legacy * People are usually more concerned about their comfort zone and security * People with crazy ideas must always face resistance from people without vision. The forum was held on Saturday, May 27, 2107 at Horizon Hotel.

Delegates and Participants Experiences sharing Ivan Wandji, Student at Catholic University in Hu man Resources and Non-Business Management: The event started very late and I did not appreciate th e way of coordination but I have learned that a busine ss plan is essential When it is established at least 2 yea rs in advance; So all the leaders are endowed with a m adness and to be successful it is necessary the decision to act; Personal discipline and determination. I would like to make a contribution for the next forum for all participants to rent a more classical place! Thanks y ouuu

Lazare, student at university of Douala and AIESECe r: It was a great experience on mine, I never attended as su ch seminar. I gain a lot in my personal development mainl y toward my entrepreneurship skills . More, I have had a g ood knowledge about the action of government to young people through the MINJEC, as w ell as I have acquire a good knowledge of UNV Progra m. for the next time I shall like if we can have more workshops or mo re time to really touch our problems with leaders.. Thanks you !!!!

Mangong Bongbunri, Delagate LC Bamenda I had the opportunity of really gaining a lot of knowledge concerning AIESEC during the Upgrade. The conference was so interesting and I learnt a lot especially in the domain of Global talents and team management. The conference was so interesting and I wish it didn't come to an end. It was also very fascinating when I got in contact with great minds who have established their own businesses and are really ready and willing to help me when I will be ready to do my own start up.

Fomekong Merveille, Delegate LC Yaounde, My Learning at the upgrade 2017 : I understand better ;what is AIESEC, the importance of goal setting, the organization of project the SDGs, and leadership. I realize that this is a perfect way in my life to develop more skills, I will never forget my feeling at the end of the conference. I meet amazing people that I would never forget, this completely change my way to see the world and I really enjoy my participation at this Conference. Thanks

Pajesse, Delegate LC Dschang, Concerning the upgrade I learned a lot through the workshops organized throughout the seminar. I felt at ease I met new people with whom I formed a network. Today I can already be easy. I already run workshops!

The Sponsors

Technical Support from

SAPGO NAVTI International

JADD

The Conference and Forum in Review Douala, 22th to 28th May 2017      • • • • •

Exhibition Fair, 22th to Sessions

,25th

Global Village,

28th

26th

25th

May 2017

Cameroon Youth Speak Forum 27th May 2017 Gala Diner,

27th

May 2017

218 young people registered 63 Delegates 05 Locals Entities

33 Alumni presents 07 Organizing Committee Members

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333 people registered for Cameroon Youth Speak Forum 122 Participants 04 Student Unions and Clubs 05 Sponsors 10 Speakers for Cameroon Youth Speak Forum 03 External Trainers for the Conference UPGRADE 07 Facilitators for the Conference UPGRADE 01 Chair for the Conference 01 Chair for Cameroon Youth Speak Forum

Financial Report Revenues (FCFA) Delegates Fees

595 000

Expeditures (FCFA) Accomodation

315 000

Feeding

219 000

Conference Hall

180 000 280 000

LCs Contribution

10 000

MC Contribution

366 000

Gala Diner

Alumni Support

210 000

Conference Logistics

60 000

Sponsorship

Medias

22 000

Artists

30 000

Communication & Promotion

60 000

Organizing Committee Transport

55 000 20 000

Donation

20 000

Stand rent

40 000

Total

1 241 000

Total

1 241 000

Conference & Forum in Images

Ministry of Youth Affair Delegation

workshop

Plenary

Welcoming Facilitators

Goals Setting

workshops

workshop

LC Bamenda tradional food

LC Yaounde traditional food

LC Bamenda Traditional dance

LC Douala traditional food

AIESEC Global Village

LC Douala Traditional dance

LC Yaounde Traditional dance

Upgrade chair

University of Douala Fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club

AIESEC General Roll Call

Rewarding the best Leaders

Emma & Merveille

Welcoming LC Dschang

Workshops

Relax interview with the Minister of Communication

Welcoming LC Bamenda

Welcoming LC Douala

Welcoming LC Buea

Welcoming LC Yaounde

Gala Diner

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (OC)

Adonis Vokeng OC President

Chancelle Tsofack OC VP CYSF

Romeo Nouoloko OCVP MARKETING

Louise Nafeuguem

Innes Tchokgnia

OCVP Communication

OCVP Delegate Service

Jeanne dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arc Magoumfoue t OCVP FINANCE

Gaelle Meohi OCVP LOGISTIC

Bilore Yankam OCVP SPECIAL EVENTS

Annex This attestation is awarded to all the participants delegate, Facilitators and Organizing Committee. Thanks to the Professionals, Experts, Speakers, Chairman, CEOs, Coach and sponsors who help us to ensure a good quality of Knowledges to our amazing delegates during these 07 days of Leadership Experience.

Upcoming conferences Every year, AIESEC in Cameroon organizes conferences that allow young people to gain leadership skills that allow them to impact the world. Our unique Leadership development Model develops 4 key qualities in young people: Solution Oriented, Global Citizen, Empowering others and Self awareness. These conferences are divided per region or run nationally, where young people to have a possibility to interact and be engaged with like-minded youth. A part of the agenda of the conferences is Cameroon Youth Speak Forum, where the delegates are able to learn about problems that are occurring globally or regionally, be engaged with stakeholders and projects and finally act through the SDGs projects. The list of conferences: National Induction and Motivation Seminar, November 2017 in Bamenda, National Leadership and Development Seminar, May 2018 in Yaounde, Cameroon Youth Speak Forum May 2018 in Yaounde.

Contact AIESEC in Cameroon: HQ Deido, opposite pharmacie de la Rive, RH Expert Building & Akwa Rue Beybey Eyidi, opposite Georges 5 Tel: +237 696 22 97 83/ +237 678 01 12 62 Email: Cameroon@aiesec.net Facebook: AIESEC Cameroon WebSite: www.aiesec.org/cameroon