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HARAMBE-CAMEROONOne Year Activities 2010 - 2011

Transforming Our Problems Into Opportunities!

January, 2011

N° 001829/ADR/JO6/APPA




Harambe-Cameroon OVERVIEW

Background

There is a large number of skilled, creative andinnovative minds in the country - a talent pool of

young adults, studying in colleges anduniversities and making their first steps in theformal and informal sectors of African economies.Our goal is to seek and implement innovative,sustainable, and entrepreneurial solutions throughcomprehensive, mutually beneficial partnershipsutilizing a bottom-up approach.

Unfortunately, as evinced by the staggeringnumber of unemployed young professionalsacross the nation, the vast majority of thesepotential entrepreneurs are unable to translate

their skills and assets into commercialventures for the benefit of their communities.

Instead of following an altruistic approachtowards development, we seek to initiatemutually beneficial partnerships in which eachactor in the economy has a vested interest in eachother’s success.

Harambe Cameroon seeks to initiate partnershipsthat motivate Cameroonians to unleash theirpotential by pursuing social, political andeconomic development initiatives; and as awhole, to fulfill the dreams of a generation and

all those to come.

Who ? Harambe-Cameroon, an independent branch of Harambe EntrepreneurAlliance (HEA) – an alliance of African students studying at leadinguniversities in the United States, Canada and Europe. Its mission is to

capture, inform and engage Africa’s global intellectual capital towards a

sustained, strategic and concerted development of the African continent.Established in September 2007 as a non-profit enterprise, HEA has quicklygrown in its outreach with 21 African Countries currently being represented. Arguably the most powerful network of the next generation of African

professionals, anywhere in the world.

What? Harambe Cameroon has spearheaded the first SocialEntrepreneurship Program in the nation, which seeks to change theparadigm as it relates to competition and social entrepreneurship amongstCameroonians . It is designed to tap into the idealism and creativity of Cameroon’s youth.

Why? To inspire a new generation of young leaders and entrepreneurswho see problems as opportunities in need of solutions and have thepoise and wherewithal to engage others to make long-lasting socialimpact.

How? Students from universities apply to integrate the Harambe “Problem-Solvers’ Club”, located in 5 regional universities. Admitted students aresubmitted 3 challenges to solve each month. The top-5 problem-solversfrom each club, (total of 25 national) are invited to an intensive 4-Daysbusiness camp (Business Incubator) where students are empowered with the

tools to translate their ideas into ventures as they are exposed to industryexperts and mentors and engage in workshops and roundtable discussions.In 5 teams of 5, each team proposes a social innovation project – that wouldsolve a social problem while generating some revenue. The Top-2 projectideas receive both rewards and seed funding for the implementation of theirsocial innovation projects.




Harambe-Cameroon ONE YEAR ACTIVITIES

EVENT DATE OBJECTIVES IMPACT/ HIGHLIGHTS LOWLIGHTS

Inauguration

Nov. 12, 2009

Royal-Co, Bastos

- Launch the Harambe-Cameroon

initiative in the nation.

- Rally support from key actors

- Successfully brought together Cameroon’s key actors from

various walks of life and from distinct socio-political and

economic sectors of the nation.

- Commitment to sponsor Harambe financially and inkind

(view Inauguration Compendium)

- Low Media coverage

- Few promises of support were

delivered.

1st

Competitn:

Elevator PitchContest (EPC)

Mar. 5, 2010

Mt. Febe HotelYaounde

- To tap into the creativity and

idealism of Cameroonian

students.

- To stimulate problem solversamong students.

- First Elevator Pitch Contest in Cameroon

- Sponsorship of the US Embassy in Cameroon.

- Innovative way for Cameroonian students to compete.

- 7 Universities represented, 120 guests, 18 contestants, 18

project ideas to local problems.

- Low Media coverage

FundraisingSoiree

May 20, 2010

Nfinyo Mabu’s

Residence

- Fundraise to sponsor the

projects of the next

competition

- Celebrate Cameroon@50

- Media coverage by Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV)

- About 200guests, and more than thousand nationwide

viewers.

- The objective to fundraise

wasn’t met. We raised enough

money to cover the cost of

organizing the event.

2nd Competitn:

The Problem-Solvers’: 90

seconds to

convince

June 3, 2010

S.T. M una

Foundation

- Engage students to propose

project solutions to

environmental problems.

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- 9 Institutions, 135 applicants, 40 pre-selected

- High Media coverage

- Participation of Cameroonian student from the US

- Training of 40 people in Entrepreneurship

- 20 Environmental Business Ideas proposed

- The winners of the competition

were recognized, but funding

didn’t come through to implement

their environmental project

solutions.

Tripoli-LibyaEngagements

July 13-16, 2010

Tripoli, Libya

Conference on “Consolidating

South-South Relationships”,specifically between Africa andLatin America.

- 11 African and 8 LatinAmerican countries present.

- The President of Harambe Cameroon gave a presentationon “The role of civil society in consolidating South-Southrelations”

- Expanded our network of NGOs and civil society

organizations from 10 other African countries, and 8 LatinAmerica countries.

- Lack of institutional follow-upby organizers. Participants relyon their personal networking

capacities to keep theconversation going.

The WhiteHouse Forumfor YoungAfrican Leaders

Aug. 3-5, 2010

Washington D.C,

USA

- Meeting between PresidentBarack Obama and YoungAfrican Leaders

- Consolidate partnerships with USinstitutions

- The Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance was invited by theWhite House, and represented by the president of HarambeCameroon and other HEA colleagues.

- Expanded our network of supporters.

- Follow-up looselyimplemented.



Harambe-Cameroon - « Transforming our problems into opportunities!» Email: [email protected]| Website: www.healliance.org | Blog: HarambeCameroun.blogspot.com |Facebook: Harambe Cameroon

Tel: +237 7013 5705 | P.O. Box: 5787, Yaoundé –Cameroon | Office: Hajal Center 601, Yaoundé Pg 4

Harambe-Cameroon RECOGNITIONS

Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance on CNN

November 5, 2010

In a sign of the global growth and reach of our Alliance, here's the article featured on CNN:

“Young African business leaders who study abroad find it difficult to connect to business opportunities back home...” http://edition.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/10/27/african.expats.return/index.html?section=cnn_latest

The Kojo Nnamdi Show, on WAMU 88.5 FM (USA) Dec 13, 2010Harambe Cameroon Received Recognition for its efforts on the American radio show:

“It is common for immigrants in the United States to send money and resources back to their homeland. For many though,sending money is not enough. Instead, they share a common dream: to improve life for those still living in thecommunities from which they came. We meet foreign students studying in the US and first-generation immigrants whoare taking the skills learned in America back to create innovative projects on the ground in Haiti, Cameroon andEcuador.”

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-12-13/immigrants-and-international-development-beyond-remittances The Audio version: http://thekojonnamdishow.org/audio-player?nid=18300

DULCE CAMER TOP-50 List of Cameroonians

Jan. 1st 2011

Harambe Cameroon President, Olivia Mukam, was nominated and recognized in the Dulce Camer list of Top-50 Cameroonians to look out for during

the year 2011.

“ Last year, Dulce Camer introduced you to 50 Cameroonians to watch out for in 2010. But this time, thanks to you, the

readers who nominated, we present you 50 bright young things who are making our nation proud.”

http://dulcecamer.blogspot.com/2011/01/dulce-camers-top-50-list-2011.html

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/10/27/african.expats.return/index.html?section=cnn_latest


http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-12-13/immigrants-and-international-development-beyond-remittances


http://thekojonnamdishow.org/audio-player?nid=18300












Partnership withDickinson College to have

students interned in

Harambe, between March

and June.

HARAMBE CAMEROON….

600 University students outreached

230 Applicants

60 trained with entrepreneurship skills 33 Competitors, from 8 private and public universities.

6 top Problem-Solving ideas

1 project in implementation phase

… ONE YEAR in figures:

17 individual donors (ranging from $10 - $1000) – from the US,

Canada, France, Netherlands, UK, Cameroon

5 Government Ministries and agency (Youth Affairs, Small and

Medium Enterprise, Employment, Scientific Research and

Innovation, National Employment Fund)

4 Institutional Sponsors : US Embassy, Hotel Mt Fébé, Royal

Co, S.T. Muna Foundation

3 American Interns (from Georgetown U, and Dickinson)

Institute of Humane Studiesconfirmed collaboration for

Summer 2011 ro ram

In discussions with the

JHU Carey School of Business for Summer 2011

Program

Harambe-Cameroon UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENTS

In 2008, MIT offered Harambe-

Cameroon an Open Courseware of 18 000

MIT courses





Harambe Cameroon - PLAN OF ACTION (YEAR 2) – 2011

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Step 5 - IMPLEMENTATION

Top-2 projects funded will be implemented.Internship opportunities for Top-ten scholars. Rewards and gifts.

Step 4 – COMPETITION

Top-5 Business ideas to resolve a problem linked to theUrbanization of our cities. e.g: Waste management, city farms,

street lighting, et al

Step 3 – INCUBATION

Top-25 national problem-solvers invited for a 4-Days Business

Camp. Divided into 5 groups of 5 members. Each groupproposes a social innovation idea.

Step 2 – SELECTION

3 Challenges to select the Top-25 Problem-Solvers:i. Solve a problem in your university (team work)

ii. Solve a problem in your community (club work)

iii. Solve a problem in our nation (individual)

Step 1 – INTRODUCTION

Activate Harambe Clubs - “The Problem-Solvers’ Club” in each regional University

(Yaoundé, Douala, Buea, Dchang, Bagangté).Applications open to all university students.





Harambe-Cameroon: HICSEP - RAISON D’ÊTRE

In order to tap into the creativity of the next generation of Cameroonian professionals, the youth need to take control of their destiny with the help of their predecessors. Harambe Cameroon believes it is critical to establish effective systemsthat support the development of entrepreneurial skills among this demographic. Understanding that Cameroon’s greatestresource is its people, and that 60% of its population is under 24 years of age, empowering the youth will go a long way

to establish the economic security of the country.

In light of this conviction, Harambe Cameroon, through its Harambe Incubator – Cameroon Social Entrepreneurship

Program (HICSEP), seeks to provide a platform that will help foster entrepreneurial skills among Cameroon’s youth.

Pre-selected university students will sign-up in this program to gain the entrepreneurial skills that will prepare them, not

only for The Problem Solvers Competition, but more importantly to equip them with the skills to think innovatively, act

locally and connect globally.

i. Each workshop will be conducted by leaders in the specific fields, both

from Cameroon and abroad.

ii. Workshops will be held during 4-days. This will require a minimum time

commitment from both guest speakers and the selected students.

iii. Each workshop will be televised by a local channel, in order to have a larger

impact on the Cameroonian community.

Expected Results: At the end of the Harambe Incubator Cameroon Social

Entrepreneurship Program(HICSEP), Cameroonian students would present

innovative, sustainable, and locally-based solutions to pending problems in our urban

community.

What? Innovation Incubation, on problems related toUrbanization

Who? Cameroon’s top-25 university students nation-wide.

Where? Hotel Mont Fébé, Yaoundé-Cameroon

When? Tues. June 7th - Fri. June 10th

How? Workshops, interactive lectures, case studies, problem-

solving





Harambe-Cameroon : INNOVATION INCUBATOR“Think Innovatively, Act Locally, Connect Globally”

DAY 1 – Tuesday, June 07th

, 2011

12:00 – 12:55pm Arrival of 30 students Arrive and settle in Hotel ______________

1:00-1:55pmIntroduction to Harambe-Cameroon’s

Incubation and Competition Welcome, Mission, Goals / Rules of conduct, Expectations HCam Alliance

2:00 – 2:55pm Ice-Breaker Speed-networking ______________

3:00 – 6:00pm URBANIZATION- Challenges and Opportunities in this sector

- Showcase successful entrepreneurs in the fieldVarious speakers

6:00 – 7:30pm DINNER

7:30 – 8:30pmTHINK INNOVATIVELY

- Video clips of TED conference

- Highlights of African creative entrepreneurs (e.g. Zambian windmill

inventor, MPedigree in Ghana, MPesa in Kenya)

___________

8:30 – 10:00pm Group making Networking: Get to know yourselves and make up groups._____________

DAY 2 – Wednesday, June 8th

, 2011

7:00 – 8:00am BREAKFAST

8:00 – 8:30 am Group Presentation Teams of minimum 3 students , max 5 _____________

8:30 – 9:55am“Transforming our problems into

opport unities”

Social Entrepreneurship andThe art of critical and creative thinking.

RedZebra Il

10:00 – 10:55am

BUSINESS PLAN - From Ideas to

Action A-Z How to write a winning Business Plan.____________

11:00 - 11:55pm ACT LOCALLY The Problem of the Day : Solve a company’s problem in one hour ___________

12:00 – 12:55pm The Solution of the Day : Presentation of proposed solutions + Rewards ________





1:00 – 2:00 pm LUNCH

2:30 – 5:30pm ACT LOCALLYCase Study of the city of Yaoundé Trip around town to identify problems/Apply lessons learned

______________

6:00 – 7:00pm DINNER

8:00 – 10:00pm Team Creation Networking, negotiating, formation of groups of 5 for B.P. Competition Harambe scholars

DAY 3 – Thursday, JUNE 9th

, 2011

9:00 – 11:55am CONNECT GLOBALLYUsing ICT to enhance your products and services : social networks, such as

facebook, twitter + more____________

12:00 – 12:55pm LUNCH

1:00 – 2:55pm Social Innovation How to change our community – the power of great ideas

3:00- 3:55pm How to sell yourself Sell yourself, your idea, your products, services

4:00 – 5:55pm Research Research online by each business team

6:00 – 9:00pmDINNER

( Networking session with CEOs and high-caliber personalities)

Day 4 - Friday, JUNE 10th

, 2011

8:00 – 8:55pmThe Road Ahead i. What can you do with the skills you’ve learned?

ii. Student and Peer Evaluation of the Incubator

_____________

9:00 – 11:55pm The Problem-Solver’s Competition BUSINESS PITCHES (5 TEAMS) Selected Juries

12:00 – 12:30pm Class of January 2011 Award Ceremony : Certificates of Participation to all 30 students HCam Alliance

1:00 – 2:00pm Closing Networking Cocktail

END OF INCUBATION





Harambe-Cameroon SUPPORTERSHarambe Cameroon Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance (HEA)

United States Embassy in Cameroon

Mont Fébé Hotel

The Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation

Royal-Co

National Employment Fund

Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises

Ministry of Youth

CACOCO-BTP

Authentic Developers Corporation (ADC)

Actions Vitales Pour un Développement durable (AVD)

Cameroon Youths for Peace (CAMYOSFOP)

Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Ethiopian Airlines

Virgin Nigeria (Nigeria)

Zenith Bank (Nigeria)

Shell Nigeria (Nigeria)

Unilever (Ghana)

Coca Cola (Ghana)

Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)

Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Darthmouth College

George Mason University – Institute of Humane Studies

Johns Hopkins University

Transform America

PROPOSED PARTNERS

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