WAI-CAM testimonials

The voices moving Women in AI Cameroon forward

Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the professional and personal lives of Women in AI Cameroon members and supporters.

18 inspiring stories
“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 life and learns to use it as a lever for autonomy and leadership. Together, let us make Cameroon a model of digital inclusion and responsible innovation.”
Armelle FOSSO
President — President, Women in AI Cameroon
“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 — Executive assistant, WAI-CAM member
“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 — Entrepreneur
“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 — Mechanical engineering student
“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 — Social science researcher
“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 — Secondary school teacher
“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 — HR manager
“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 — Restaurant entrepreneur
“As a mechanical engineering student, I regularly use AI for my academic research and to understand my courses. I campaign for the ethical and responsible use of AI in every field.”
PEGHUE Lydie Audrey
Auditor No. 2 — Mechanical engineering student
“As a professional working on gender, development and social action, I discovered artificial intelligence as a tool that can strengthen the impact of social projects. My aim is to use AI to promote women's inclusion and empowerment.”
Irène Hortense NGOUMNIA
Head of Research & Development — Professional in gender, development and social action
“As a student passionate about computer-aided design, I discovered AI through design and learning tools I use in my academic work. I see AI as a lever for women's empowerment through education, innovation and entrepreneurship.”
AFANA Joseph Marie
Youth Project Lead No. 1 — Student in computer-aided design
“As an architecture student, I see artificial intelligence as an ethical partner that can correct inequalities. In urban planning, health or equal pay, AI can help create fairer, more inclusive and more equitable environments, especially for women.”
Yohann DAVID
Deputy Youth Project Lead No. 1 — Architecture student
“A first-year engineering student in Yaoundé, I am passionate about civil engineering and AI applied to infrastructure. I am developing VibraSafe, an Arduino prototype that detects structural vibrations, which I am gradually enhancing with AI for predictive analysis — convinced that the future of civil engineering lies in combining technical expertise with intelligent technologies.”
EKE Daniel
Deputy Youth Project Lead No. 2 — Civil engineering student
“As a humanitarian worker and student, I discovered AI in both academic and professional settings. I see it as a tool that can make women's daily lives easier and help them thrive in every environment.”
KANGNE Aïssatou épse ALIYOU
Regional Lead, North & Adamawa — Humanitarian worker and student
“As an executive assistant passionate about innovation, I use AI as an optimisation tool to become more efficient and productive. I see it as a major opportunity for women's empowerment in Cameroon.”
MAFFO Esther
Regional Lead, West & North-West — Executive assistant
“As a legal officer passionate about ICT and digital innovation, I work to make AI accessible to young people and women. My goal is to help empower vulnerable groups through accessible and useful tools.”
Obiang Nkouna Emery
Regional Lead, South — Legal officer
“I see artificial intelligence as a historic opportunity for African women. Used well, it allows them to create, learn, innovate and access opportunities that were out of reach until now. My commitment continues a strong vision: that of Nelly Chatue-Diop, who firmly believed technology should be a tool for empowerment, inclusion and social transformation for Africa.”
Kevin Obam Ekono aka Jamal
Regional Lead, Littoral & South-West — Committed to digital inclusion
“As a CRM project manager, I am passionate about innovation and customer experience. I discovered AI as a lever to turn data into value-creating solutions, convinced that technology must be inclusive.”
SAHLANG Octavie
Europe & Asia Branch Lead — CRM project manager

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