Who we are ?

Local Initiative for Sustainable Development (LISUDEV) is a not-for-profit humanitarian and development association founded in 2020 and legalised in 2022 with registration number 21/E.27/750/SAAJP in conformity with the Cameroon Law No. 90/053 of 19 December 1990.

LISUDEV was founded against the backdrop of increasing inequality, poverty, inadequate access to education, clean water and sanitation and healthcare that has led to increasing morbidity and mortality among women, children and young girls in rural Cameroon.

Our Mission is to improve the quality of life, promote well-being, and reduce poverty among underprivileged populations and communities in Cameroon.

We provide humanitarian assistance to crisis-affected populations and address the root causes of poverty, inequality, and access to education and employment, clean water and sanitation, agriculture, and healthcare. We empower individuals and communities, particularly women, children, young girls, and marginalized groups, to build brighter, healthier, and more self-sufficient futures.

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Our Vision

We envisage a healthy and sustainable society for all, where everyone has access to basic social needs and equal opportunities and is empowered to realise their full potential, irrespective of age, sex, color, or geographical location

Our Structure

LISUDEV is a youth-led organization, with 90% of its staff being youths in leadership roles. The structure of LISUDEV is made up of Board of Directors and management. LISUDEV operates under a set of by-laws and a board policy that guide its governance. The Board oversees the organization’s strategy, finances, compliance, and performance, approve plans and budgets, ensuring accountability, and represent LISUDEV publicly.

There is an Executive Director who heads the organisation and directs the day-to-day running of the organization, supported by a Head of Programs (programs coordinator), department heads, and field workers. There is a MEAL Officer who handles the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Accountability aspects of the organisation and each project, to ensure that the organisation’s activities create maximum impact in the communities it serves.

There is a Head of Finance and Administration and an Accountant who handle all organisational funds, disbursements, payments, and financial compliance. We have a Human Resource Officer who manages staff recruitment, ensures due diligence, and upholds the employee code of conduct, including Safeguarding and PSHEA standards. Staff members hold weekly planning and monitoring meetings during which we assess project performance and whether the strategies being used are effective and ensure that all work being done is creating positive impact in the communities we serve.

Meet The Management Team

Afor Rene Aza’ah

Executive Director

Afor is a social impact leader, public health specialist, and data-driven humanitarian leader with over 8 years of experience. With a Master’s degree in Public Health Parasitology he provides strategic leadership for programs focused on health systems strengthening, women and youth empowerment, and climate-resilient livelihoods.

Kwah Gideon Formukong

Programs coordinator

Kwah is a lab QMS professional with expertise in health system strengthening, and a development practitioner with a strong background in project planning, stakeholder engagement, and results-based management. He plays a key role in the design, coordination, and implementation of community-based development and humanitarian programmes across LISUDEV’s operational areas

Linda Ayango

Agriculture and Entrepreneurship Lead

Linda is a development and business management professional. With Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management and strong expertise in agricultural value chains she leads initiatives that support women and youth to strengthen entrepreneurship and agricultural productivity, improve market access, and build sustainable enterprises.

Lonpa Forkah Ulrich Russel

MEAL Officer

Ulrich is a MEAL officer with a strong public health background and expertise in Data analytics and sciences, and AI prompt engineering. He has 3 years + of experience in humanitarian activities. Holds a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) and experienced in Maternal and Child care.

Kort Laura Njitung

Accountant

Kort Laura is a finance and accounting professional with a strong background in financial management, reporting, and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting and Finance with a solid expertise in the OHADA accounting system, ensuring that all financial records and transactions meet both national and international standards of transparency and accountability.