"UNDP Cameroon has committed to supporting the Government in providing multi-facet support to these young girls and boys living on the streets; just like other youths, they will excel and become better versions of themselves if they are given the guidance and support they need to integrate socially and economically. With the support of partners, the UNDP has mobilised resources to further support the reintegration activities of this vulnerable group of young people and children." Alassane Ba, Acting Resident Representative, UNDP Cameroon.

The Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, Mounouna Foutsou, encouraged the vulnerable young girls and boys to adopt civic and patriotic attitudes and become ambassadors to their peers, especially those in the street. He also encouraged them to approach the various public social structures to address their concerns. In her turn, the Minister of Social Affairs highlighted the importance of the activity, which falls in line with the implementation of social policy on the social protection of socially vulnerable people. While assuring the youths of the unceasing support of the government to ensure their welfare, the Minister presented the discouraging statistics of the number of street children across the globe and in Cameroon and emphasized the need to engage in more of these actions to curb the phenomenon and contribute to the wellbeing of the youths and the development of the country.

Both ministers applauded UNDP Cameroon for its remarkable initiative and expressed their wish to have more institutions to accompany these vulnerable girls and boys. The young people were pleased with the efforts made by the UNDP and the government to support their well-being, empowerment, and accountability