Social Development International (SDI)

Social Development International (SDI) Bonduma Gate, Near Community Hall Bonduma Village Buea,, -South West Region -P.O.Box 44, Buea, Cameroon (+237) 33133761 or 33077461 http://www.sodeit.org

Mission

To facilitate the empowerment of inhabitants in communities enabling their participation in an integrated, equitable, and sustainable nation state building process.Communities are socially empowered in taking action to promote social protection and sustainable development with societies.

Programs

Social protection and risk management,Community empowerment and social inclusion, Rural community development, Poverty and growth.

Personnel Overview

Sulaiman TURAY - Project Leader
Born in Sierra Leone and received his earlier university education from the University of Sierra Leone in 1994 specializing in Business Education. He then proceeded to University of Buea, Cameroon where he read Accountancy and Composite minor in law; then the World Bank Institute on a series of Post Graduate Courses and Professional Training Seminars and Conferences on crossing cutting themes.

Anna Bebou Osang - Head of Gender Unit
A Cameroonian Gender & development Expert. Worked with the Full Gospel church-Buea as youth leader for the past 10 years. Trained in Cameroon, a graduate in English and performing arts from the University of Yaounde 1 and post graduate diploma- Women and gender studies - University of Buea.

Akwene Godwill Chenyuei - Project Coordinator
A cameroonian born, obtained GCE ‘O’/’A’ Level certificates in 1997 and 2000 from GBSS Mamfe and GBHS Bamenda respectively. Later enrolled into the University of Buea and obtained a BSc.Ed (Biology) and an M.Ed (Educational Psychology) in 2004 and 2007 respectively Curriculum :Has worked as teacher in the following institutions:- Salvation Bilingual High School from 2003 - 2005, Menanjomo

Personnel Statistics

Sulaiman TURAY,
Founder and Executive Director
Founded in 2003
Employees: 12
Volunteers: 25

Financial Statistics

Budget (2009): £ 15,746
Maximum Budget: £ 10,077
Overhead: 15 %
Other funding sources: Consultancy,members contribution, Donations, grants and support
Religious Affiliation: Christain but no descrimination. Open door policy