• AJESH
    INTERNATIONAL

    Our activities are not just limited to one country. AJESH has other international branches.

  • NURTURE AN EMPOWERED COMMUNITY THROUGH INNOVATION

    • Landscape and Seascape restoration (Tree planting, Agroforestry, ANR, aquasilviculture, mangroves, plant propagation, etc)

About us

AJEMALEBU SELF HELP (AJESH)

AJEMALEBU SELF HELP (AJESH) is a non-profit, apolitical, and non-religious organization founded on June 4, 2006 and legally recognized under Law No. 90/053 of 19 December 1990 relating to freedom of association in Cameroon. The organization was established to support communities in improving their livelihoods while promoting the sustainable management of natural resources.

The organization operates through two strategic pillars: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Community Wellbeing. Its programs focus on biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, community land rights, sustainable agriculture, public health, and humanitarian assistance, all aimed at strengthening resilience and promoting equitable development.

Through strong partnerships with government institutions, international organizations, and local communities, AJESH continues to deliver community-driven solutions that address environmental degradation, poverty, and social inequality while advancing sustainable development in Cameroon and beyond.

Our Vision

To promote sustainable management of natural resources and enhance socio-economic conditions in local communities through empowerment of community members.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower, nurture, and promote a healthy and sustainable society free from poverty and injustice while living in harmony with nature.

Our goal

To improve the socioeconomic well-being of communities through the participatory management of their natural resources.

Our values

Integrity

We uphold strong ethical standards in every decision we make. 

Integrity

We uphold strong ethical standards in every decision we make. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure we learn and evolve.

Honesty

We communicate with truth, clarity, and respect.

Honesty

We communicate with truth, clarity, and respect. We accept feedback and correct course when needed because Honesty builds long-term confidence with our stakeholders.

Commitment

We focus on our goals and deliver with consistency.

Commitment

We focus on our goals and deliver with consistency. We show up with energy, discipline, and reliability while working collaboratively to overcome challenges and achieve results.

Humanity

We treat every person with dignity, empathy, and understanding. We value relationships, respect different perspectives, and support....

Humanity

We treat every person with dignity, empathy, and understanding. We value relationships, respect different perspectives, and support one another and recognize that behind each role is a person with needs, aspirations, and responsibilities. Humanity strengthens our culture and connection.

Excellence

We deliver with attention to detail and quality in everything we do. We learn, innovate, and adapt...

Excellence

We deliver with attention to detail and quality in everything we do. We learn, innovate, and adapt to provide better outcomes . Excellence ensures we deliver outstanding value every time.

Our partners

( Both international and national)

OUR STRATEGIC INTERVENTION AREAS

SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

  • Forest governance (Forest Monitoring, FLEGT …)
  • Biodiversity Conservation (Protected Area & Corridor Management & Community Forestry. )
  • Climate Change (Mitigations, Adaptation, Resilience, REDD+.)
  • Land tenure management (Participatory Mapping and Land Use Planning)
  • Non Timber Forest Products (NTFs),
  • Landscape Management (Restoration of Degraded Ecosystem, Watershared Management, Planting Environmental Friendly Trees)
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs)
  • Ecosystem, Biodiversity Research and Innovation
  • Landscape, cultural heritage and protected area restoration

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