In the aftermath of the Family Picnic 2024, a wave of joy and gratitude swept through the Cameroonian Association for the Development of the Family (ACDF). This eleventh edition, far from being a simple event, has stood out as a shining reflection of collective commitment to family values in Cameroon.
18th December 2024
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After a decade of dedication, we have reached an exceptional milestone. Over 100 families registered, with 635 participants, including children and parents, coming together to celebrate the very essence of family. Despite daily challenges, you chose to offer your loved ones this cherished moment of camaraderie and sharing. Your overwhelming presence is a testament to the importance you place on strengthening family bonds.
Our joy was further amplified by the presence of many grandparents. Often distant from such events, they brought invaluable intergenerational depth to our gathering. Their wisdom and smiles illuminated the day, reminding everyone of the significance of our roots and shared heritage.
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Centre for Social Promotion (CEPS), which, since the first edition, has graciously provided the spaces at the BIWANI Meeting Centre. Its lush garden this December remains a symbol of family vitality and growth. This haven of greenery has once again been the setting for our warm exchanges, and we are deeply grateful.
Special thanks go to the EFEDI Association, which passionately contributed to organizing this edition. The presence of its president, Dr. Esther TALLAH, enriched our event with her expertise and dedication to education and family welfare. We must not forget the TAPGA couple, devoted parents of the TIAMA and AZOBE schools, who led this edition with remarkable expertise. Their personal sacrifice and leadership were the driving forces behind this resounding success. To the committee they chaired, as well as the committees of TIAMA and AZOBE schools, we extend our sincere gratitude for your dedication and enthusiasm.
As the President of the Cameroonian Association for the Development of the Family, I wish to emphasize the vital importance of events like this in the Cameroonian context, especially in Yaoundé. Opportunities for families to gather in such a warm setting, even if only once a year, to celebrate their existence and reinforce their bonds are rare.
I call upon all families: let us unite in solidarity to make these moments of sharing an unbreakable tradition. Your active participation is the foundation that will strengthen our community and provide every member with the opportunity to thrive within their family.
The horizon of 2025 looks promising. The next edition, tentatively scheduled for December 14, 2025, will coincide with the conclusion of the Jubilee Year for families, which His Holiness Pope Francis will inaugurate in a few days. This is a time of grace and blessing for all families. We ardently hope that each family, in all its forms, will joyfully experience this Jubilee Year to receive the graces God has prepared for them. Mark this date in your calendars now! Let us prepare to write together a new chapter of this beautiful human journey, where every family finds its place and contributes to a more united society.
Together, let us continue building this dream where family is at the heart of our concerns, where every smile, embrace, and shared moment becomes the foundation of a stronger and more compassionate Cameroon.
With all my gratitude and unwavering commitment,
Me Clovis Metang NJIKE
President of ACDF
