The Daddy Ndong International Humanitarian Foundation (DANIHF) has marked its fifth anniversary with a renewed commitment to expanding its humanitarian work, reflecting on five years of supporting vulnerable communities through education, vocational training, healthcare and community development.
The celebration brought together foundation members, partners, beneficiaries and traditional authorities to commemorate an organisation that has grown from a childhood dream into an international humanitarian movement with activities in Cameroon, Nigeria, Togo, France, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Speaking at the event, DANIHF founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ndong Elias-Ivor Wright, popularly known as Daddy Ndong, described the milestone as the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition.
“This is something I dreamed about while growing up. Celebrating five years today makes me incredibly happy because a childhood dream has become a reality,” he said.
He said the foundation would continue to transform lives, restore hope to vulnerable people and contribute to community development by giving back to society.
DANIHF President Kunyui Ngonmenyui explained that although the organisation is now in its sixth year, the fifth anniversary celebration had been postponed. He highlighted several achievements since its launch in September 2020.
The foundation has trained 66 single mothers in hairdressing, enabling many to establish their own businesses and achieve financial independence. It has also equipped aspiring chefs with vocational skills, with several graduates now running restaurants and catering businesses.
Beyond skills development, DANIHF has invested in education and community infrastructure. It built a toilet for an Islamic nursery and primary school in Nkwen, Northwest Region, after identifying poor sanitation as a major challenge. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation distributed face masks and hand sanitisers to schools, the University of Buea and the wider public.
The organisation has also sponsored the education of vulnerable children, particularly orphans, in Buea, Bambili and Yaoundé, while providing assistance to persons with disabilities, orphanages and other disadvantaged groups.
Ngonmenyui said the foundation’s work is financed entirely through contributions from its members.
“We do not receive funding from any external organisation or donor. Everything we do is financed from our own resources,” he said.
He said DANIHF would continue investing in education, vocational training and entrepreneurship to help vulnerable people become self-reliant.
The event also featured tributes from partner organisations, which praised the foundation’s consistent humanitarian interventions.
In recognition of its achievements, His Royal Majesty Thomas A. Fotang presented Medals and G2G Excellence Awards to Tekok Terence, Ngwang Yuh Diana Joyce, RogerKunyui Ngonmenyui and Ndong Elias-Ivor Wright for their contributions to humanitarian service.
Founded in 2020, DANIHF says it remains committed to expanding its reach and empowering more vulnerable communities in the years ahead.
By Happiness Afor, Joy Masoma and Erica Bih (UB Journalism Students on Internship)
