Alliance of Noni Villages Development Associations

Noni village communities have development associations that have existed for over thirty years but have all worked independently of each other for the development of their respective villages. Although they have all achieved significant results, the impact has been limited since only a small population has benefitted directly. In the current context influenced by the global pandemic and a four-year armed conflict in the region, the Alliance of Noni Villages Development Associations (ANODA) was formed in November 2020 to pool resources among Noni communities and synergize in addressing development issues in this new context. The Village Development Associations are bonded together by a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The parties intend for this MOU to provide the foundation and structure and coordination framework for the socio-economic and cultural development of the People of Noni. This alliance has been legalized by the government of Cameroon on February 5th ,2021. The purpose is to unite all Noni Villages Development Associations (VDAs) under an umbrella platform that would coordinate and facilitate reflections and development actions in Noni and among Noni people. Primary Activities: 1- Holding regular meetings to reflect on common matters affecting the socio-cultural and economic development of Noni people 2- Organising sporting events that provide opportunities to develop talents among Noni youth 3- Organising cultural events to educate on, expose and preserve the Noni culture 4- Carrying out development projects that provide solutions to basic needs of Noni people 5- Providing capacity building opportunities through seminars and workshops for Village Development Associations (VDAs) in Noni to help them better manage develop programmes.