Program Details
- Phase 1: Ignition (Months 1–3)
FLAME Leadership Bootcamp
Core Curriculum:
Foundations of SRHR: Global/local frameworks, intersectionality, and Cameroon-specific challenges (e.g., 25% adolescent pregnancy rate).
Advocacy & Policy Influence: Grassroots campaigning, digital activism (e.g., TikTok/WhatsApp), and stakeholder engagement with traditional leaders.
Leadership & Ethics: Conflict resolution, safeguarding protocols, and inclusive leadership.
Field Visits
To be confirmed
Mentorship Pairing
- Phase 2: Spark (Months 4–9)
From Vision to Action
Community Projects
Fellows design projects (e.g., mobile SRHR clinics in rural areas, school-based peer education).
Policy Labs
Collaborative drafting of policy briefs/petitions (e.g., advocating for youth-friendly health services).
Mock parliament sessions to simulate legislative debates.
Peer Learning Circles
Biweekly virtual meetings for troubleshooting and sharing best practices.
- Phase 3: Blaze (Months 10–12)
Showcasing Impact
Capstone Project Showcase
Public presentations to stakeholders (government officials, NGOs, media).
Top projects awarded additional funding for scale-up.
FLAME Summit
Graduation ceremony with keynote speakers .
- Fueling Minds
Enhanced Curriculum Modules
Digital
Innovation
Training on tech-driven solutions (e.g., AI chatbots for SRHR education, SMS platforms like Tiko).
Cultural
Competency
Workshops on adapting messaging for Francophone vs. Anglophone, Muslim-majority North vs. Christian-majority South.
Conflict Zone
SRHR Delivery
Strategies for operating in crisis-affected regions (North-West/South-West).
Sustainability Planning
Grant writing, partnership building, and leveraging local resources (e.g., collaborating with councils/schools).
- The Spark We Seek
Eligibility & Selection
Eligibility
Ages 18–35; priority to applicants from marginalized regions (Far North, conflict zones).
Demonstrated SRHR commitment (advocacy, volunteering, or lived experience).
Selection Process
1. Online application + 2-minute video pitch on “My Vision for SRHR Equity.”
2. Community endorsement letter from local leaders/NGOs.
3. Panel interview with CCID staff and FLAME alumni.
- Powering Your Purpose
Funding & Support
Stipends
200,000 XAF/month to offset participation costs.
Project Grants
Up to 1,000,000 XAF for high-impact initiatives.
Mentorship
Monthly sessions with policymakers and SRHR experts.
- Tracking the Impact
Monitoring & Evaluation
FLAME Impact Dashboard
Track KPIs: Policy changes influenced, community reach, alumni career progression.
Case studies on reduced teen pregnancy/GBV rates in project areas.
Long-Term Tracking
Annual alumni reunions to assess sustained impact.
Alumni-led SRHR initiatives featured in CCID’s annual report.
- United for Change
Strategic Partnerships
Government
Collaborate with MINPROFF to align projects with Cameroon’s Gender Policy.
NGOs/UN
Technical support from SIDA, UNFPA, and Women Deliver.
Media
Amplify projects via CRTV, Cameroon Tribune, and social media influencers.
Private Sector
Funding from local telecoms (e.g., MTN, Orange) for digital SRHR campaigns.
- Branding the Flame
Program Identity
Logo
A rising flame with silhouettes of diverse youth.
Colors
Orange (energy), indigo (justice), green (growth).
Slogan
“From Ember to Inferno: Transforming SRHR Futures.”
- Advancing CCID’s Mission Together
Alignment with CCID’s Strategic Plan
Strategic Outcome 3
Directly advances SRHR empowerment through community projects.
Strategic Outcome 1
Strengthens gender justice via policy advocacy.
Operational Plan
Leverages CCID’s partnerships with schools, health centers, and traditional leaders.
- Shaping Tomorrow
Our Roadmap to Lasting Impact
Expected Impact (2024–2028)
Train 150 youth leaders in SRHR advocacy.
Improve SRHR access for 15,000+ marginalized youth.
Drive 5+ policy reforms (e.g., expanded contraceptive access in schools).
Next Steps
1. Secure partnerships with SIDA/UNFPA (Q1 2024).
2. Launch FLAME Fellowship applications (Q2 2024).
3. Host inaugural FLAME Summit (Q4 2024).
