Youths for Disaster Shield and Support Association
Youths for Disaster Shield and Support Association (YODISSA) is a youth-driven, community-based NGO dedicated to reducing disaster risks and building resilient societies. We focus on educating communities on disaster preparedness and prevention, promoting WASH in schools to reduce health-related disasters, and providing material, psychological, and health support to disaster victims.
To reduce disaster risks by empowering communities through education, WASH initiatives, health innovation, and compassionate support for disaster-affected populations.
To have a resilient society where educated and healthy communities prevent disasters, protect lives, and recover sustainably.
Projects Done
Youths Trained
We provide professional consultancy services to schools, NGOs, councils, and businesses on risk assessment, safety planning, emergency preparedness, and disaster resilience strategy development.
We organize paid short courses and certification programs in first aid, disaster preparedness, WASH management, emergency response, and occupational safety for institutions and individuals.
We offer monitoring, evaluation, data collection, reporting, and project support services for NGOs, donors, and community projects to ensure accountability, effectiveness, and measurable impact.
We conduct paid safety inspections, environmental assessments, and hazard audits for schools, workplaces, and communities, providing practical recommendations to reduce risks and improve compliance.
We conduct community-based education programs to help individuals identify hazards, understand disaster risks, and adopt preventive measures that reduce vulnerability to natural and human-induced disasters.
YODISSA implements Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives in schools to reduce the occurrence of biological disasters such as disease outbreaks. These programs improve sanitation infrastructure and promote healthy hygiene practices among pupils and staff.
We provide timely assistance to disaster-affected populations through psychological support, material relief, and basic medical aid, helping victims recover dignity and stability after disasters..
We train youths in search and rescue techniques, first aid, and humanitarian response to build a skilled volunteer force capable of responding effectively during emergencies and disasters.Through these activities, YODISSA remains committed to building safer communities, empowering youths, and promoting sustainable disaster risk reduction initiatives.

Founder & President

Adviser

Secretary
Your contributions help us build a disaster-resilient Cameroon. Every CFA counts!
📍 Address:
Cite Beninoise, Carrefour Bambutos, Ngwele
Bonaberi - Douala
Littoral Region, Cameroon
✉️ Mailing Address:
P.O Box 9050, Douala
📞 Phone: +237 670 374 166
✉️ Email: youthsfordisastershield@gmail.com