HAVU – Paths for the Vulnerable: Education, Health and Economic Opportunity

OUR HISTORY

Founded in 2020, the association « Humanitarian Action for the Vulnerables » abbreviated
HAVU, whose head office is in Yaoundé Bastos, is an apolitical, secular, non-profit association.
This association is governed by a statute between members and adherents in accordance with
law no.o 90/053 of December 19, 1990 on freedom of association.
The HAVU Association is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service Department of the
Treasury as tax-exempt entities and government entities in Philadelphia on April 13, 2023 under
Section 501(c)(3) of the CRA are classified as public charities or private foundations

mission

The HAVU association’s mission

HAVU’s mission is to :

Mission 1Promote understanding, solidarity and cooperation between women and young people at national and international level ;
Mission 2Set up mutual aid and assistance organizations based on the principle of equity ;
Mission 3Promoting entrepreneurship and empowering vulnerable communities ;
Mission 4Create income-generating projects for vulnerable populations ;
Mission 5Organize local and global seminars and conferences on economic and socio-cultural themes.

Values

Association values HAVU

HAVU promotes values of integrity, inclusion and professionalism

Integrity

The HAVU association is committed to honesty, responsibility and transparency in all its activities.

Inclusion

HAVU works with other associations to help vulnerable people in need in Africa, regardless of race, sex, age, creed or nationality, color, political affiliation or gender.

Professionalism

HAVU emphasizes teamwork and collaboration in humanitarian aid, prioritizes personal standards and values, and is committed to participatory decision-making.

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Objectives of the HAVU association

OBJECTIVES

The association’s objectives are diverse and focused on:

Reducing food insecurity and poverty ;
Supporting education, training and self-employment ;
Promoting socio-professional integration and reintegration ;
The fight against all forms of violence and discrimination ;

OUR AREAS OF ACTION AND INTERVENTION METHODS

The HAVU association works to guarantee the right to education, health, drinking water,
sustainable sanitation and entrepreneurship

Education and Rehabilitation

Everyone has the right to non-discrimination and equality in education. Despite the progress
made over the decades, vulnerable groups such as girls and women, refugees, migrants and
people with disabilities are more likely to suffer from educational inequalities and
discrimination.

Health

Disability is an aspect of the human condition and an integral part of the human experience. It
results from the interaction between health problems such as dementia, blindness or spinal cord
injury, and a range of environmental and personal factors. Today, an estimated 1.3 billion
people – 16% of the world’s population – have a significant disability. This number is increasing
due to the rise in non-communicable diseases and longer life expectancy. People with
disabilities are a heterogeneous group, and factors such as sex, age, gender identity, sexual
orientation, religion, race, ethnicity and economic status influence their life experiences and
health needs. People with disabilities die earlier, have poorer health and are more limited in
their daily functioning than others.

Sustainable drinking water and sanitation

80% of the world’s diseases are linked to the consumption of dirty, contaminated water
(diarrhea, cholera or typhus, among others). 844 million people have no access to drinking
water; this represents a very high health risk and a serious drawback to the development of a
healthy and dignified life for children and the most vulnerable. HAVU’s mission is to guarantee
access to water for human consumption for vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Entrepreneurship and insertion

The most vulnerable people are the ones most affected by the obstacles to starting a business.
Existing support and orientation aids do not cover all their needs, and there are few support
mechanisms for professional projects and business start-ups. HAVU aims to promote the
sustainable inclusion of vulnerable people through entrepreneurial support in promising sectors.

Emergency aid

HAVU helps in emergency situations. Aid is provided to populations affected by crises and
natural disasters (floods, bush fires, landslides, famine, epidemics, etc.).

Promoting the rights of people with disabilities

HAVU acts through a number of activities to promote the participation and fundamental
rights of the most vulnerable people, so that they are no longer excluded from society.