Our History

Promotion of Sustainable Development in Donga-Mantung Association (PROSDOMA) was officially registered in Cameroon on 14 September 2006, founded out of deep concern for environmental degradation and the growing vulnerability of rural communities whose livelihoods depend on natural resources.

Our History

As a volunteer-powered organization, PROSDOMA works daily to bridge these service gaps while offering guidance grounded in dignity, accessibility, and community trust. High demand continues to shape our milestones and strengthen our commitment to expanding client-centered settlement support across the province.

At its inception, PROSDOMA focused primarily on environmental protection and sustainable development. The organization was created to respond to critical challenges such as illegal forest exploitation, deforestation, biodiversity loss, toxic fishing and hunting practices, and the escalating impacts of climate change. These early efforts emphasized community-led conservation, reforestation, sustainable agriculture, protection of water sources, and environmental awareness as essential foundations for rural development and human dignity.

As PROSDOMA worked closely with communities, it became increasingly clear that environmental degradation was deeply linked to broader social challenges including poverty, injustice, conflict, and forced displacement. This understanding marked a turning point in the organization’s journey. PROSDOMA expanded its scope to address peacebuilding, social justice, and community stability, guided by the belief that there can be no development without peace, and no peace without justice.

Over time, PROSDOMA incorporated humanitarian assistance into its programming to respond to the urgent needs of displaced families, women, children, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations affected by conflict, climate-related disasters such as flooding, and economic hardship. These efforts were particularly significant during periods of instability in Cameroon’s North-West and South-West Regions, where communities faced displacement and loss of livelihoods.

As migration increased both within Africa and internationally driven by injustice, insecurity, climate change, and lack of opportunities—PROSDOMA strengthened its work on addressing the root causes of migration through environmental protection, livelihoods support, peace initiatives, and community resilience.

Recognizing similar challenges faced by African migrants abroad, PROSDOMA expanded internationally, establishing Alberta, Canada In 2024. PROSDOMA Alberta, Canada was created to support immigrants (newcomers), particularly those from African backgrounds, as they navigate settlement and integration challenges. Through newcomer settlement support, digital skills training, employment readiness, community connection, and partnerships, PROSDOMA Canada extends the organization’s mission beyond borders ensuring that vulnerable newcomers are not left to struggle alone.

Today, PROSDOMA operates across Africa and North America, united by one mission: to protect the environment, empower people, promote peace, and build resilient, inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.

Key Milstones

Official registration of PROSDOMA in Cameroon (14 September 2006) and extention of PROSDOMA in Kenya, Zimbabwe and Alberta Canada.
Launch of environmental protection and sustainable development initiatives
Focus on combating deforestation, illegal logging, biodiversity loss, and harmful fishing and hunting practices

Youth capacity-building programs in IT, agriculture, and entrepreneurship
Training of 120 youths and donation of 50 computers to outstanding participants
Emergency humanitarian response to the “Anglophone Crisis” in Cameroon
Support provided to internally displaced families through food and financial assistance
Distribution of food during Annual General Meeting humanitarian outreach
Large-scale humanitarian outreach with free distribution of shoes and clothing to crisis-affected families
Women Empowerment and Girl-Child Education Campaign reaching over 200 women and girls
Establishment of PROSDOMA Alberta, Canada, focused on newcomer settlement and integration
Continued humanitarian outreach, community empowerment, environmental protection, and humanitarian support across Cameroon, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Canada.

2024

Support Service

Refugee & Humanitarian Claims

Legal Aid / Financial Assistance

PR Applications for Protected Persons

Work Permit Renewals
Job Applications Supported Employment Placements 2024 Tax Returns Filed

Volunteer Linkages

Real Figures
13 submitted (9 approved, 2 declined, 2 pending) 26 guided (21 approved, 5 declined)

8 submitted (2 granted, 6 awaiting decision)

13 completed

95 applications 19.95% success rate

21 jobs secured

7 newcomers assisted

Food banks, churches, PROSDOMA & community networks

2030 Impact Forecast

By 2030, PROSDOMA aims to scale its reach to one hundred newcomers annually with a progressive annual increment of twenty starting January 2026 becoming one of Alberta’s trusted community resources for settlement support during critical transition stages. Our long-term goals focus on helping newcomers achieve:

Stable housing and financial independence
Sustained, meaningful employment
Secure immigration status and legal accessibility
Strong community connections and belonging
Active participation and contribution to Alberta’s society

Driven by ongoing community need and heightened demand, PROSDOMA will
continue expanding its legal guidance partnerships, volunteer capacity, outreach programs, and settlement services ensuring no newcomer in Alberta faces their transition journey without support when needed.