Charity Projects – Making a Lasting Impact

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, charity and community support lie at the heart of MACUDA DMV’s mission. Our projects aim to uplift lives in both the DMV area and our homeland, Mankon, Cameroon. We are proud to lead and support numerous initiatives that drive real change.

Here are some of the meaningful projects we have recently undertaken:

1. Youth-led Project at Mankon Rehabilitation Center
One of our dedicated youths organized and executed a charitable initiative at a local rehabilitation center in Mankon, bringing supplies, care, and hope to residents.

2. Ngulung Water Project
MACUDA DMV actively participated in completing a life-changing water access project in Ngulung, improving the daily lives of local residents through clean and sustainable water supply.

3. Annual Back-to-School Drive

We distribute school supplies to support children in need as they prepare for a successful academic year, both locally and back home in Cameroon.

4. Winter Coat Drive
Each winter, we collect and distribute warm clothing to individuals and families in the DMV who are facing difficult living conditions.

5. Annual Easter Egg Hunt
This joyful event brings children of our community together for cultural bonding, fun games, and memorable celebrations.

6. Prison Donations in Cameroon
We donate essential items to support vulnerable inmates in Cameroonian prisons, promoting dignity and compassion for often-overlooked populations.

7. Health Education Seminars
We organize educational seminars to raise awareness about disease prevention and health promotion within our community, emphasizing early detection and culturally informed practices.

Each of these projects is a testament to our values—compassion, community, and cultural continuity. Your support helps us continue this vital work.

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Donating books and other school materials to kids in PG County August 2023.

Donating books to children in Mankon August 2024. Empowering Young Minds.

In December 2024, MACUDA DMV partnered with local community groups and Kondengui Prison authorities to deliver over 1,200 kg of staple food items—including rice, beans, cooking oil, canned vegetables and dried fish—to more than 1,500 inmates, strengthening nutrition support and spreading goodwill during the holiday season.