Supporting women, children & seniors in Cameroon

At Martha & Mary, we believe every person deserves to be treated with compassion, dignity, and care. We’ve extended that mission abroad by becoming a fiscal sponsor of Community Development Volunteers for Technical Assistance, in Cameroon, West Africa.

We became a fiscal sponsor of CDVTA because they share our commitment to serving vulnerable children and elders. Through this partnership, we provide trusted stewardship of donations received in the United States, ensuring resources are managed with excellence and accountability to support CDVTA's life-changing work in Cameroon.

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About CDVTA

Community Development Volunteers for Technical Assistance (CDVTA) is an internationally recognized nonprofit serving vulnerable communities throughout Cameroon. Working in underserved areas, CDVTA addresses critical needs related to clean water, sanitation, education, elder care, women's empowerment, and food security.

Through community development initiatives, CDVTA installs solar-powered wells that provide safe drinking water to schools and rural communities, and builds sanitation facilities that help young women stay in school with access to safe, dignified hygiene services.

CDVTA also supports older adults, empowers women through entrepreneurship and training programs, and promotes Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) to strengthen food security and economic opportunity.

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“For many years, it has been a personal goal of mine to support programs that enhance the lives of children and elders around the world. Martha & Mary is honored to serve as Fiscal Sponsor for CDVTA, providing a pathway for U.S. donors to support this extraordinary work. I have known Francis and supported his mission for nearly a decade, and I continue to be inspired by the impact he and his team make every day. Bringing CDVTA's work into alignment with the mission and values of Martha & Mary has been a privilege and an honor for all of us.”
Lynette Ladenburg
CEO, Martha & Mary
“I’ve had the privilege of working with Francis and CDVTA since 2016, including traveling to Cameroon multiple times to see firsthand the extraordinary impact their work has on both elders and children. I’ve also had a decade-long relationship with Martha & Mary, an organization I deeply respect. I’m honored that Martha & Mary has stepped forward as CDVTA’s fiscal sponsor in the United States, bringing together two organizations and relationships that both have impact to young and old alike.”
Jack York
Founder/Chief Story Teller, Tale Gate
"The partnership between CDVTA and Martha & Mary is more than support — it's a shared belief in the dignity of every life we touch. Together, we are opening doors for our children to learn and dream, empowering our women to lead and thrive, and honoring our elders with the care and respect they deserve. What Martha & Mary has given us is not just resources, but hope — and hope, multiplied across generations, is transforming communities across Cameroon."
Francis Njuakom
Founder/Executive Director, CDTVA