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We are excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Marvin Gobina as the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees for BLP. Having served as BLP’s Chief Operating Officer for the past four years, Dr. Gobina brings a deep understanding of our organization and an exceptional track record of leadership to this pivotal role. A...

We are thrilled to welcome Telice Gillom as our new Chief Operations Officer (COO) and distinguished Board member at BLP. With 25 years of impressive expertise in operations, public procurement, and supply chain management,  Hailing from Akron, Ohio, Telice was raised by her pan-African great-grandparents, who instilled in her a deep appreciation for Black history...

Rosint, Bombali District, Sierra Leone – September 3, 2025 – Bright Light Projects (BLP) Sierra Leone marked a significant achievement today as the Rosint Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) Mothers’ Club opened their savings box, a testament to the resilience of rural women, many of whom are widows and caregivers of Ebola orphans under...

September 02, 2025 – Bright Light Projects (BLP) is proud to announce its official accreditation by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). This prestigious recognition underscores BLP’s dedication to sustainable development and environmental resilience, allowing us to engage more deeply in international efforts to combat desertification, land degradation, and drought. About this Accreditation...

On August 19, 2025, Bright Light Projects (BLP) and CBC Radio Bamenda signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a pivotal step toward empowering youth and fostering community development in Bamenda and its surrounding areas. This partnership launches a dedicated radio program designed to leverage CBC Radio’s extensive reach and BLP’s expertise in community empowerment...

Today, Bright Light Projects (BLP) Sierra Leone hosted a live radio program on Amzas Radio 96.9 FM, located along Field Road in Makeni, to commemorate World Humanitarian Day, observed annually on August 19. The United Nations-endorsed theme for 2025, “Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities”, underscores the power of collective action and local leadership...

On August 6, 2025, Bright Light Projects (BLP) team in Buea conducted routine monitoring visits to nine trainees in the Catering Department at the Women’s Empowerment and Family Centre (WEFC) in Buea, Southwest Region, Cameroon. These young women, part of the 15 beneficiaries of BLP’s flagship Girls Shall Rise (GSR) program for the 2024/2025 cohort,...

On August 9, 2025, Bright Light Projects (BLP) hosted a transformative event, “Partnership for a Better Environment,” in Bamenda, Cameroon, bringing together community members, local authorities, and environmental stakeholders to address the escalating waste management crisis in the Njengang Quarter. This initiative, held in collaboration with the Bamenda City Council and waste management firm EMPIRE,...

Bamenda, Cameroon, July 11, 2025 – Bright Light Projects (BLP), in partnership with New Vision for an Eco-friendly Environment, hosted a dynamic working session with interns from the University of Bamenda as part of the BLP Reforestation Hope Project. This initiative, held in the Northwest Region of Cameroon, aimed to equip young change agents with...