Queen Elizabeth C’wealth Trust: Three Cameroonians among 100 winners.

Officials said they made the list based on the impact of their undertakings to society. Among them are: Sally Tabe Njoh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Happy Me Health; Afanwi Monique Atumngia, Founder and Executive Director of Green Girls Organization; and Gerald Nde Tebute, Founder and Project Lead of Gifted Hands and Healing Voices.

The British High Commissioner to Cameroon, H.E Matt Woods, handed the decorations to the trio.  

“Her Lady Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was known as Commonwealth Trust, and the idea behind it was to try to encourage young people to give back to their communities and to take action,” he said.

He noted that His Majesty the King, who serves as patron of the Trust, decided to honour 100 outstanding young people from the 56 countries of the Commonwealth for the impact of their work.

Three Cameroonians making the list, he said, is exceptional. The diplomat praised the trio for taking initiatives that solve problems in their environment instead of waiting for someone else to do it. Their actions, he said demonstrate leadership.

Matt Woods said he has encountered several ingenious Cameroonian youths including the three on the Trust list.

Gov’t acknowledges reward

The Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, Mounouna Foutsou, who attended the event, praised achievements of the three young leaders.

Minister Mounouna Foutsou charged the three compatriots to see the recognitions as a boost to do more.

He cited the government’s Moral, Civic and Entrepreneurial Rearmament programme, known by the French acronym, PRONEC-REAMORCE, as helping young people to become models. 

The minister said the three youths have been appointed ambassadors of PRONEC-REAMORCE. Mounouna Foutsou said they will be given same assignment with the Youth Connekt Cameroon Mentorship and Networking Programme.

Enter laureates 

Sally Tabe Njoh said the recognition is a validation of efforts to make healthcare more accessible, particularly in underserved communities. She said this will be through Happy Me Health.

“We do a lot of health education. We make sure people get free early diagnosis for diabetes, hypertension and breast cancer,” Tabe stated.

The organisation, she said, also provides sanitary products and first-aid kits, conducts capacity-building and contributes in handling hospital bills where necessary.

According to Tabe, the organisation has so far educated over 9,500 people and provided free screening and healthcare resources to communities.

Her enlistment on the Trust list, she said, is a milestone and opportunity to reflect on doing more.

Afanwi Monique Atumngia said in the last 11 years, she has been working through Green Girls Organisation to improve access to clean and affordable energy in rural African communities.

The organisation, she said, specialises in solar and biogas installations. The investments, she added, targets women and girls who face energy challenges in underserved communities. She said 80,000 women across seven African countries have been reached.

She described the Commonwealth recognition as an honour. Atemngia said it spotlights her work with that of young people in other Commonwealth nations.

According to her, Green Girls Organisation has also used Artificial Intelligence, AI, since 2017 to identify the specific energy needs of women and girls in rural communities.

Gerald Nde Tebute of Gifted Hands and Healing Voices said they are using art as a tool for well-being, inclusion and healthy coping among vulnerable populations.

The organization, Tebute said, works with persons living with disabilities, adolescents and orphans. He said while plans are underway to extend activities to people living with dementia and cancer.

Tebute said his personal experiences with isolation and bullying while growing up influenced his decision to use art as a tool for healing and inclusion. 

Through art therapy and creative sessions, she said the organisation seeks to help participants express themselves, build confidence and improve their well-being.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3881 of Monday August 17, 2026