AI for every woman, the future in our hands

We are Women in AI Cameroon

Women in AI Cameroon empowers, supports and elevates women in artificial intelligence. A citizen movement where every woman can find opportunities and share her ideas.

WAI-CAM members received at the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications WAI-CAM members in front of the banner “Women & AI: building the Cameroon of tomorrow” A participant at a WAI-CAM training session
Meeting at MINPOSTEL, February 2026

50,000 women made aware of AI by 2030

From the neighbourhoods of Yaoundé to the villages of the Far North, we go out to meet women and girls to show them what artificial intelligence can change in their daily lives, studies and work.

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Two pillars, one ambition

A WAI-CAM training room full of participants

Pillar 01

Train

Training girls and women in AI and digital skills to build an independent and responsible future.

  • Masterclasses and hands-on workshops
  • Bootcamps for young people
  • Learning resources built for local realities
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Women being mentored on laptops during a workshop

Pillar 02

Support

Supporting women, leaders and partners towards concrete projects with innovation and social impact.

  • Mentoring by inspiring women role models
  • Support for community micro-projects
  • Advocacy with public institutions
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Artificial intelligence & inclusion

Breaking down barriers to AI and emerging technologies.

We run training, mentoring and civic action programmes to make artificial intelligence accessible and useful to Cameroonian women.

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Young women discovering digital tools
1000 People reached

Women and girls reached through awareness campaigns and workshops.

250 Engaged community

An active community built around mentoring, leadership and peer learning.

500 AI learners

Participants trained in practical uses of AI in their own sectors.

Programmes

Four programmes to democratise AI

From young people to women in public service, from future ambassadors to community project leaders: each programme serves a specific audience.

All programmes
Programme 01

Youth & AI

WAI-CAM's flagship programme for young Cameroonians, students and recent graduates: demystifying AI and turning it into a lever for employment and digital entrepreneurship.

Learn more : Youth & AI
Programme 02

AI & Public Service

A programme for women in the Cameroonian public sector who want to bring AI into their daily work and help modernise public administration.

Learn more : AI & Public Service
Programme 03

Women Leaders for AI

Training the next generation of WAI-CAM ambassadors: 500 regional ambassadors by 2030, across all 10 regions of Cameroon.

Learn more : Women Leaders for AI
Programme 04

AI for Communities

WAI-CAM's most hands-on social impact programme: pilot micro-projects where AI answers concrete local problems.

Learn more : AI for Communities

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Perspectives on our work in the field

Discover our initiatives, training sessions and testimonials on video.

Training session “Cameroonian youth & artificial intelligence”

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WAI-CAM flagship initiative

Our field actions to democratise AI in Cameroon

Training sessions, workshops, conferences and institutional meetings: WAI-CAM works on the ground to make artificial intelligence accessible, inclusive and useful for women and girls.

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In their own words

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Artificial intelligence is not just about technology. It is a human and social adventure. Today, African women must be at the centre of this revolution. By launching Women in AI Cameroon, we want to build a citizen movement where every woman understands the impact of AI on her l…
Armelle FOSSO
President
As an executive assistant and WAI-CAM member, I get involved in AI projects to help women develop new skills. I believe in an AI that can reduce gender inequalities and improve women's quality of life.
Habiba HOURAY
Auditor No. 1
As an entrepreneur, I use artificial intelligence every day to help me run and grow my businesses. As a woman, it lets me save time, create value, structure my activities and support growth and job creation.
TEFAK Clety
Head of Communications & Public Relations
As a mechanical engineering student, I use AI as a real tutor to learn, organise my revision and build my technical skills. I see AI as a powerful tool for women's empowerment, open to all and a source of lasting opportunities.
MBAMFON Lucie
Youth Project Lead No. 2
Research led me to AI, and AI allowed me to rethink my practice as a social science researcher. Today I describe myself as an “augmented researcher”, convinced that AI is an everyday ally for all women.
Mme KAMGNO Stéphanie
Regional Lead, Centre & East
As a secondary school teacher, I see artificial intelligence as an essential lever against poverty. Every Android phone is now a powerful tool that lets girls and women build their future.
HAOUAOU ABDOULAYE épse MOHAMADOU
Regional Lead, Far North
As an HR manager, I am particularly interested in bringing digital tools and AI into human resources practice. My commitment is to make AI understandable and part of women's everyday working lives.
PETNGA Christine
Secretary General
As a restaurant entrepreneur, I discovered artificial intelligence through social media and saw in it a real lever for innovation, productivity and visibility. I see AI as a key tool to position women as major players in development.
ABENA Xavérie
Treasurer
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860,000

women and young people reached by our actions in Cameroon

WAI-CAM accelerates women's digital inclusion through training, mentoring and on-the-ground support programmes.

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Every year, companies and institutions support our training, mentoring and digital inclusion programmes in Cameroon.

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MINPOSTEL
MINPROFF
MINJEC
MINEFOP
MINFI — Ministère des Finances
ANTIC
CENADI
CNJC
CRTV
UNESCO
ONU Femmes
Objectifs de développement durable (ONU)
Smart Africa
CVUC Foundation
PATNUC
Université des Montagnes
PKFokam Institute of Excellence
Vision 4
Ejara
Mindset Consulting Group
INTEGC Maîtrise d’Œuvre
NMD — Nanosatellite Missions Design
ENIX
Reliance Business
YannickoBase Corp
Advanced Services ETS
Eat First

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