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Who we are

A foundation of volunteers, clinicians and community leaders in the United States and Cameroon, working for a better, healthier world.

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What we do

How we bring care closer

We are working tirelessly to grow our network of information and support services, and we need you.

  1. 01

    Information

    We collect and disseminate health related data, particularly with cancer, malaria and AIDS.

  2. 02

    Education

    We educate the public mainly through social media, radio and television programs, organized community workshops and events, and informational handouts.

  3. 03

    Support & Follow-up

    We provide free healthcare services through medical missions. We provide assistance to assimilate into regular life. We provide assistance in understanding the importance of good nutrition and keeping fit. We provide assistance with doctor follow-up. We offer training to healthcare professionals in diagnosis, treatment and support.

Leadership

The people who lead the work

Board of Directors

13
Chair

Rose Oma, AuD

Audiologist, CEO of Integrated Community Services, Inc.

Vice Chair

Ivo Tasong

Entrepreneur, technology thought leader, co-founder of AttivaSoft, LLC.

Board Secretary

Tania Chinje

Director of Event Services at Intellor Group.

Treasurer

Marie Patcha Jones

Technical Manager, Gannett Fleming TRS.

President

Stella-Maris Patcha Adamu, PD

Pharmacist.

Vice President

Rosalie Makoudjou Ngachie, PD

Pharmacist.

Board Member

Samuel Dongmo, Ph.D

Director of Cancer Genetics and Personalized Medicine at Laboratory Corporation of America. President of Smart Cameroon.

Board Member

Josephine Garnem

Consultant, International Development and Strategic Partnerships. Co-founder, Immigrant Community Services.

Board Member

Gladys Njem, RN

Federal Emergency Response Official, VA Hospital. Program Director, AHCS LLC.

Board Member

Bih Irene Wakam, MD

Family Practice Physician.

Advisor

Boniface Chungong

IT Specialist, Community Representative.

Member at Large

Georgette Bibum, MD, PharmD, MPH

OB/GYN at Medstar Franklin Square.

Member at Large

Georges Bwelle, MD

Visceral surgeon in Cameroon, founder of ASCOVIME and CNN Top 10 Hero 2014.

Officers

07
President

Stella-Maris Patcha Adamu, PD

Vice President, Lead Missions Pharmacist

Rosalie Makoudjou Ngachie, PD

Community Representative

Boniface Chungong

Head of Fundraising

Gladys Njem, RN

Lead Missions Physician

Bih Irene Wakam, MD

Special Events

Lydia Esapa

Program Coordinator

Marie Patcha Jones

Cameroon Team

05
Chair Lady, Cameroon

Mary Tomdio

Country Director

Jacqueline Patcha

Field Medical Director

Dr. Margaret Waah Bejanga

Program Officer, Cameroon

Pauline Endalle

Chief of Bana, Honorary Board Member

His Majesty Sikam Happy V

Advisors

04
Advisor

Georgette Bibum, MD, PharmD, MPH

Advisor

Dr. Anne Burnley

Advisor, ASCOVIME

Dr. Georges Bwelle

Advisor

Boniface Chungong

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Together, we can do more

Join the people behind the care

Volunteer on a mission, or give so the next one can happen.

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Fundraising campaign

2026 Year End fundraising campaign

CASEC 2026 year End Fundraising Campaign