Community Development Support Service

The SADEC is an apolitical, non-profit association with a social, economic, environmental, and cultural character. The headquarters of the association is located in Dschang, Republic of Cameroon.
SADEC manages projects in line with its objectives across Cameroon.



"Investing in today's communities means building a better future for tomorrow's generations."


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OUR MISSIONS

The SADEC association aims to advance community service in several ways, and to achieve this, the Community Development Support Service has outlined a comprehensive list detailing its missions as an association.

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COMPOSITION

SADEC is composed of development professionals committed to contributing to the sustained and durable development of Africa.


MEMBERSHIP

SADEC is composed of founding members, registered members, and volunteer members.

Membership Menu

Every member is a node in the community network.

Join an association dedicated to the development of our communities. Your membership funds concrete projects and gives you a voice in decisions.

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Why Join Us

Your membership has a direct impact on the ground

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Take Concrete Action

Participate in projects that meet the real needs of your community, from assessment to final implementation.

02

Have a Voice

Every member has the opportunity to express themselves and guide the association's priorities during assemblies.

03

Train and Grow

Access workshops, training sessions, and networking opportunities with other community development actors.

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Build a Network

Join a network of volunteers, partners, and organizations committed to the same mission.

Membership Types

Three ways to be part of the network

Closed status

Founding Member

Any person who has effectively participated in the creation of SADEC and actively works towards its consolidation. They are ex-officio full members.
  • Full voting rights at the general assembly
  • Role in governance
  • Status assigned at foundation, not open to new applications
This status no longer accepts new applications: it is reserved for members who participated in the creation of the association.
Open to applications

Registered Member

Supports the association's mission and participates in its democratic life.
  • Voting rights at the general assembly
  • Access to activities and training sessions
  • Annual membership fee
Open to applications

Volunteer Member

Gets directly involved in the activities and projects of the association.
  • Participation in projects and events
  • Practical training provided
  • No mandatory fee and does not hold a vote at the general assembly

General Eligibility Conditions: SADEC is open to any physical person of good faith wishing to contribute actively to our missions, without distinction of gender, religion, or ethnicity.
How to join us?
Apply: Submit an official request and complete the membership form.
Commit: Fully adhere to SADEC's objectives, values, statutes, and internal rules.
Contribute: Pay, if applicable, the membership fees set by the General Assembly.

Fees and Contributions: The amount of the annual membership fee is set by the General Assembly. To maintain your active status, all fees must be settled during the first quarter of each year.
Payment Regularity
Deadline: 6 months maximum.
Arrears Penalty: Any member overdue by more than six (06) months will have their voting rights suspended until their situation is fully regularized.

Loss of Membership Status: Membership status is lost following a resignation, suspension, exclusion, or death.
Resignation Procedure: To resign, any member must address a written notification letter to the Executive Bureau.
Grounds for Exclusion: Any member whose actions threaten the continuity or integrity of the association may be excluded by decision of the General Assembly.

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ORGANIZATION & OPERATION

Our team, our method

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General Assembly

Sovereign Decision-Making Body

The General Assembly brings together all members of the association. It oversees management, validates statutory amendments, and holds the following key roles:

  • Validate management: Approve annual accounts and vote on the budget.
  • Elect governance: Appoint leadership members to the Board of Directors.
  • Guide the vision: Define the major strategic orientations of the association.

Composition and Voting Rights

  • The General Assembly is composed of all members and partners.
  • Please note: Volunteer members and partners do not hold voting rights.

Meeting Frequency

  • Ordinary session: Meets once (01) a year.
  • Extraordinary session: May be convened if circumstances require, upon convocation by the President of the Executive Bureau.

Board of Directors

Backbone of Governance

This group of elected members is responsible for defining the strategic orientation and supervising all activities of the association. Its purpose is to collectively represent the interests of the organization and ensure that the mission is carried out with rigor and transparency.

Composition and Mandate

  • Size: The Board is composed of 4 members.
  • Election: Members are elected by the General Assembly (GA) through direct universal suffrage.
  • Term: A renewable 5-year mandate.

Quorum and Voting Procedures

To ensure the validity and democracy of the association's decisions, voting rules are defined as follows:

  • The Quorum: General Assembly deliberations are only valid if at least half (50%) of the registered members are present or represented.
  • Ordinary decisions: Routine votes and management decisions are adopted by a simple majority of the members present or represented.
  • Statutory amendments: Any change to the association's bylaws requires a qualified two-thirds (2/3) majority vote.

Executive Bureau

Operational Body

Placed under the leadership and responsibility of an Executive Director, the Executive Bureau manages daily operations, implements projects, and ensures the operational follow-up of all SADEC actions.

Team Composition:

Member Compensation

Services rendered by members are voluntary. However, expenses incurred in the fulfillment of their missions may be reimbursed.

FINANCES, PARTNERS AND MEANS OF ACTION

Our actions and funding

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Management

Regular, honest, and transparent accounting is strictly maintained.

Income & Expenses

All receipts and expenditures are backed by proper supporting documents.

Accounts

Annual financial statements are presented to the General Assembly and held at the disposal of the competent administrative authority.

Association Resources

SADEC is funded through resources accessible to the public.
The association's resources come from:

Resources

  • Member registration fees
  • Annual member contributions
  • Income generated from association activities
  • Donations, legacies, and various grants.

DISCIPLINE, ETHICS AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Our code of ethics

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Members commit to

Abide by the statutes, the internal regulations, and the decisions of the governing bodies.

Preserve the reputation and moral integrity of SADEC.

Refrain from any practice contrary to laws, public order, and good morals.

Any breach of conduct may result in

A written warning

A temporary suspension

Expulsion pronounced by the Executive Bureau, following a hearing with the concerned party.

MEMBERS LIST

Our community

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NOCHI PENADJOUO Espoir

Executive Director of SADEC. Resident in Yaoundé
Teacher


TSAMO Duplex

Session Chairman. Resident in Yaoundé

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MONKAM Amadeius El Pibe de Oro

Secretary General of SADEC. Resident in Yaoundé
Statistician economist engineer


AZANGUE NGUIMKEMG Milene Arquange

Deputy Secretary General of SADEC. Resident in Dschang
Agronomist engineer

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KUETE MBOUGNIA Jordan

Director of Operations. Resident in Dschang
Agronomist engineer


MAFOZE Reline Mabelle

Administrative and Financial Officer. Resident in Yaoundé
Accountant


Dr DONGMO Gabriel

Technical Advisor. Resident in Yaoundé
Environmentalist


DONGMO ATIOFACK Paulin Martinien

Contact Us

Together, let's make our communities grow!
The Community Development Support Service is your local partner. Do you have a question about our support? Do you need guidance for a collective project? Contact us now to build the future of our locality together. We look forward to hearing from you!

Address

Dschang,
Menoua,
West Cameroon

Phone

+(237)655 04 24 05

Email

sadec@gmail.org

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