CIfA celebrates older persons, community developers

By Hilltopvoices Team

Community Impact for Africa (CIfA) has handed over certificates of congratulating to some Bamenda community based developers in recognition of the work they do in their Community to improve the lives of others.

The certificates were handed to those recognised Saturday 26 October 2019 at the Baptist Centre Hall Nkwen during CIfA’s commemoration of this year's day of the elderly.  

Speaking at the event, NW Regional Delegate for Social Affairs Madam Nkwate Rebecca said this year's theme emphasis on the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and that the idea behind the theme is to create awareness and put in place services that will improve on the well-being of the aged. She also said this will help them cope with the present challenges while preparing the youths towards old age. 

Celebrated under the theme "The Journey to Age Equality", CIfA used the International Day of Older Persons, to acknowledge and recognize some 17 older persons who received her during her outreach activities as well as those aged persons still contributing significantly to community development in their various communities through the CIfA award.

 

Participants who were mostly of the ages 55 and above were enriched with three main presentations on Non Communicable Diseases by Dr. Njume Epie of the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services, the role of the aged in Peace Building by the CEO of Beacon of Light Assosiation-BeLa Madam Ndze Eleen and the role of the Aged in Conflict Mediation by the Co-Founder of Hope for the Needy Association-HOFNA Madam Munteh Florence.

In an address presented by the CEO of CIfA Ngwanwi Lidwina Munting, the audience were made to understand that the theme Journey to Equality calls for equal distribution of rights, opportunities and responsibilities despite the differences in race, beliefs, ethnic background and age. Ngwanwi Lidwina also said CIfA has designed a programme known as "Dream Life for the Aged" aimed at providing for free household assistance to the ages through her monthly outreach events. 

 

Community Impact for Africa it should be said has carried out three outreach events in the homes of some aged persons in a bit to promote an elderly friendly community and to ensure a happy and healthy aging for all.

The event Coordinator Freida Nemkul Gelam, Co-Founder of Community Impact for Africa, the CIfA Award enlightened the audience on the different programmes under which CIfA carries out her activities namely the Youth Empowerment and Mentorship programme, Dream life for the Aged, Sustainable Initiatives for Development and Impact Her Africa. 

According to her, CIfA is out to create safe spaces for all while bridging the gap between all ages with her core values being dignity and respect, innovation, dynamic leadership and Volunteerism. 

The event was graced with singing and dancing by the elderly which set the pace for a grandiose celebration . Based on her vision, CIfA still envisages a couple of activities geared towards realising her goals as an association and believes in the words of Nelson Mandela who says "A society that does not value older persons denies its roots and endangers its future".