The Cameroon Red Cross – CRC hosted Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies – IFRC, at its headquarters in Yaounde on Monday, October 12, 2026.
The high-level meeting took place as part of Forbes’ broader official working visit to the country, running from October 11 to 17, 2026.
Upon her arrival, President Forbes was warmly received by the National President of the Cameroon Red Cross, Cecile Akame Mfoumou, alongside dedicated staff members and volunteers.
The reception marked a significant moment for the local chapter, bringing international leadership directly to the heart of the national society’s administrative and operational hub.
The institutional engagement centered on a comprehensive presentation detailing the Cameroon Red Cross’s ongoing programs, key achievements, and strategic priorities.
Discussions focused heavily on the vital role the organization plays in delivering relief, fostering community resilience, and supporting vulnerable populations across the country.
In addition to celebrating recent successes, the session addressed the critical operational challenges facing the Cameroon Red Cross. National leaders outlined the resource constraints and logistics hurdles encountered while fulfilling their humanitarian mandate in increasingly complex local environments.
The visit served as an essential platform to deepen institutional dialogue and reinforce partnership ties between the Cameroon Red Cross and the global IFRC framework.
Both leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing humanitarian action and ensuring sustained support for communities in need throughout the region.
