Operations
Day-to-day operations, finance and partnerships.
Hilary Dondji
Finance
Anne Tembou
Internal Affairs
Ines Ngale
Community Engagement
Erika Yimga
External Affairs
YCA OTTAWA
Community.Culture. Growth.
Community.Culture. Growth.
YCA was founded in May 2023 with a simple yet powerful vision. YCA is a non-profit association of young Cameroonians living in Ottawa-Gatineau. We create a strong community where culture, friendship, and mutual support thrive. Through events, projects, and volunteer initiatives, we preserve our heritage while building bridges with the wider community.
Community-Culture-Growth
Our roots
Rooted in culture. Driven by community.
Our roots bring us together. Our community moves us forward. YCA is a space where young Cameroonians connect, celebrate our heritage, support one another, and build a stronger future together.
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Cities: Toronto, Ottawa-Gatineau & Montréal
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Team members in Ottawa-Gatineau
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Events planned, Sept 2026 and beyond
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Areas of impact, from culture to education
Toronto was founded in May 2023, Ottawa-Gatineau in May 2025 and Montréal in August 2026.
See what we runOur identity
Who We Are
Our community, our moments, our story.
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YCA OTTAWA is a bridge between our Cameroonian roots and our life here; a gathering place where community, culture, and growth come together.
Our logo's running figure represents youth in motion; always learning, connecting, and moving forward together, carrying the colors of home wherever we go.
YCA is a non-profit association of young Cameroonians living in Ottawa-Gatineau. Through events, projects, and volunteer initiatives, we preserve our heritage while building bridges with the wider community.
Our mission
YCA unites young Cameroonians aged 18-35 to build community, celebrate culture, and empower one another in Ottawa-Gatineau.
Core Values
Know
Connect to who we are.
Respect
Treat others with dignity.
Community
Build together, empower together.
Our goals
Together, we grow stronger.
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Empower youth
Provide resources and opportunities for personal growth, leadership, and skill development.
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Promote unity
Foster cultural pride and strengthen bonds within the Cameroonian community.
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Build competences
Encourage education, mentorship, and entrepreneurship for sustainable community growth.
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Make a meaningful impact
Drive initiatives that create lasting change and improve lives both locally and globally.
Meet our team
The people behind the chapter
Four working teams: Operations, Marketing, Events and Sports & Leisure.
The people behind YCA
Meet the people bringing our community, culture and initiatives to life.
Marketing
Our outreach, storytelling and social media.
Franck Pokam
Marketing Lead
Ines Ngale
Graphic Designer
Erika Yimga
Graphic Designer
Loïc Atanga
Content Creator
Ulrich Njengoue
Content Creator
Events
Planning and organising our community events.
Isabelle Fokom
Events Lead
Leaticia Nde Mba
Event Coordinator
Edbi Nocha
Event Design
Loïc Atanga
Guest Experience
Joy Scotia
Volunteer Coordinator
Sports & Leisure
Healthy lifestyles, teamwork and community pride.
Ivan Dzoibo
Sports & Leisure Lead
Fabiola Maboga
Hiking Coordinator
Euclide Wamba
Sports Coordinator
Want to join the team?
We're looking for people to help with Marketing, Mentorship, Fundraising & Sponsorship, Events, Administration.
What we run
Three pillars, six ways in.
PillarOttawa & Gatineau
Community gatherings
Easy ways to meet people, share a meal, and feel at home.
PillarQuarterly
Cultural exchange
Celebrating Cameroonian culture with the wider community.
PillarWith local partners
Professional growth
Conversations, workshops, and connections that move us forward.
EventMonthly · Ottawa
Social Saturdays
A relaxed gathering for new faces and familiar ones.
EventSummer · Gatineau
Culture nights
Music, food, stories, and a little piece of home.
EventSeasonal · Gatineau Park
Outdoor days
Fresh air, good company, and a shared sense of adventure or just chilling in the sun.
A year in pictures
A year of color, culture and connection.
Get involved
Join YCA OTTAWA.
Join the WhatsApp community, follow us on social media, or write to us. We'd love to have you on board.
Members
For young Cameroonians aged 18-35 and friends of Cameroon in Ottawa-Gatineau. Membership fees will launch once we're officially registered.
Join WhatsAppNewcomers
Just landed in Ottawa or Gatineau? Say hello. A mentorship program to welcome and guide newcomers is on our roadmap.
Message us on InstagramPartners & sponsors
Our partners and sponsors help us create opportunities and bring our initiatives to life. Let's build something together.
Email the teamUp next
The season ahead, Sept 2026 & beyond.
Join us for a vibrant series of events designed to connect, inspire, and empower our community.
Stay in the loop
Dates and details are shared as they're confirmed, follow @ycaottawagatineau on Instagram or join the WhatsApp community.
Community & CultureSports & RecreationSupport & Wellness
OCT2026
Fall Activity
Sports & Recreation
OCT2026
Pink October
Support & Wellness
NOV2026
Men’s Movember
Support & Wellness
NOV2026
Dimanche Taro
Community & Culture
NOV2026
Winter Activity
Sports & Recreation
DEC2026
Christmas Potluck
Community & Culture
FEB2027
Youth Gala
Community & Culture
AUG2027
This Is Cameroon Gala
Ottawa
Our hope: to host the national gala in Ottawa.
Community & Culture
Our partners
Trusted by our community & partners.
