Mfou Launches the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Week in Schools

The 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is unfolding across Cameroon, and the Mefou and Afamba Division is proudly taking part with a strong focus on youth empowerment. This year, the region has launched a major school-based entrepreneurship sensitization campaign, kicking off at Mfou Technical High School.

Students, teachers, and mentors gathered for an engaging and highly interactive session dedicated to awakening the entrepreneurial spirit among young learners. The initiative seeks to introduce students to the world of innovation, self-employment, and project creation at an early stage—equipping them with the mindset and skills needed to build Cameroon’s future enterprises.

During the launch event, the teams from the National Employment Fund (FNE), along with local partners and entrepreneurship ecosystem actors, shared valuable insights on the opportunities available to young people. Discussions covered practical skills development, creativity, financial literacy, and the importance of innovation in tackling modern challenges.

Participants were encouraged to view entrepreneurship not just as a career option, but as a powerful tool for empowerment, economic transformation, and community development. Teachers and school administrators expressed enthusiasm about integrating entrepreneurial thinking into student activities throughout the academic year.

This school-based initiative aligns perfectly with the national vision of bringing entrepreneurship closer to the youth, promoting self-reliance, and preparing the next generation of business leaders. By targeting secondary schools, the program aims to cultivate a strong foundation of ambition, responsibility, and problem-solving skills among tomorrow’s innovators.

With this launch, Mfou sets a strong example in the Mefou and Afamba Division—showing that entrepreneurship begins with inspiration, and inspiration starts in the classroom.