About Aeda
Our Vision
The vision for the African Empowerment and Development Association (AEDA) was conceived by Mr. Victor Elokan Ndando Ngoo, a seasoned Qualified Mental Health Professional and Prevention/Intervention Specialist trained in the United States of America.
Born to a Cameroonian mother and a Nigerian father, Mr. Victor spent 33 years in the USA before deciding to give back to his country of birth, Cameroon. His experiences within the community highlighted the pressing need for community empowerment and sparked the idea of creating an Association like AEDA, which focuses on mental health advocacy and addresses Behavioral and Mental Health issues.
Our Approach
From its creation, AEDA has embarked on a national campaign to fight mental health diseases in Cameroon by conducting a feasibility study and establishing a plan of action focused on community empowerment. We believe that it is not sufficient to identify someone as 'crazy'. For a mental health label to be concluded, it must be supported with empirical data confirming the origin of the problem and the necessary treatment.
AEDA’s campaign targets mostly the youth population and emphasizes education, vocational training, substance abuse, traditional practices, and the effects of civil strife in Cameroon. AEDA strongly believes that its use of therapeutic drama, focus group studies, interviews, as well as structured and unstructured questionnaires will demonstrate its commitment to mental health advocacy and overall mental wellness.
Our Accomplishments
AEDA continues to address critical gaps in the health and social services sector through the establishment of Ndando University Institute.
The Institute offers impactful vocational training programs to tackle the shortage of professionals in Psychotherapy, Counseling, Case Management, and more.
Ndando University Institute also offers a Nursing Program designed to provide practical, high-quality training for aspiring health professionals, with a special focus on reaching underserved and crisis-affected communities.
Ndando University Institute reflects AEDA’s deep commitment to empowering young people through education, mental health, and healthcare training.
About The Founder
Victor Elokan Ndando-Ngoo
Victor was born and raised in the colonial city of Victoria (today known as Limbe) in the Republic of Cameroon. His upbringing in Cameroon, along with his subsequent years of early adulthood in the United States, fueled his passion for mental health advocacy within the global black community. Growing up without his parents for most of his early life had a profound impact on his mental health, affecting various aspects of his life.
After attending the American HBCU, Prairie View A&M University, he was encouraged by his professors and peers to engage in activities that promoted Pan-Africanism, black civil rights, and community empowerment. Inspired by his own struggles with parental-induced mental health adversities, Victor established the African Empowerment and Development Association, or AEDA.
This organization not only reflects his commitment to mental health advocacy but also serves as a platform for vocational training, allowing him to give back to the communities that raised and educated him. Now, he provides support to individuals facing similar and diverse challenges.
Faculty & Staff
Namondo (Didi) Mbiwan Ndando
Namondo (Didi) Mbiwan Ndando
Namondo (Didi) Mbiwan Ndando
Co-promoter
Enanga Toni Ann L.
Namondo (Didi) Mbiwan Ndando
Namondo (Didi) Mbiwan Ndando
Administrative Coordinator
Fomduwir Rosette Nangsinnyuy
Namondo (Didi) Mbiwan Ndando
Fomduwir Rosette Nangsinnyuy
Outreach Coordinator
Anya Banabas Tekene
Namondo (Didi) Mbiwan Ndando
Fomduwir Rosette Nangsinnyuy
Outreach Coordinator
