Mecovi, born from the visionary ideals of its founder Emilia Ebule, embodies a profound commitment to equality and empowerment. Emilia's personal journey, fueled by a deep connection to a loved one grappling with visual impairment, ignited a transformative mission within her. This intimate experience spurred Emilia to dedicate her life to caring for her close relative, catalyzing a profound empathy that steered her towards academic pursuits.
Driven by her passion and empathy, Emilia pursued a a Ph.D. in Sociology at UGent University in Belgium. Her academic endeavors culminated in a research focus on analyzing employment opportunities for young individuals with visual impairments in the city of Bamenda and its environs. Emilia's research project delves into the perceptions of various stakeholders - the visually impaired, their families, members of society, and employers - regarding employment prospects for individuals with visual impairments.
Employing methodological approaches such as participation, observation, interviews, and life histories in the North West Region of Cameroon, Emilia seeks to unravel the intricate experiences of visually impaired individuals in their pursuit of employment. Her study aims to unearth the challenges hindering employment opportunities for this demographic, with a commitment to validating findings through on-site verification, organizing seminars/workshops to foster stakeholder collaboration, and producing a documentary capturing the ground realities.
Emilia's unwavering dedication extends beyond academia; her fervor for supporting orphans and the visually impaired has blossomed into an empowerment center. This center serves as a beacon of hope, guiding visually impaired individuals and orphans towards acceptance in a sometimes unwelcoming world. By providing exposure to opportunities and highlighting the inherent strengths that visual impairment can bring to other facets of life, Emilia's initiative at Mecovi stands as a testament to her enduring commitment to inclusivity and empowerment.
Empower underprivileged orphans and the visually impaired through formal education and vocational training for self-employment.
Improve the welfare of the visually impaired, orphans, and other vulnerable community members through welfare ventures.
Instill respect for human rights, dignity, and volunteerism among orphans, visually impaired individuals, and all patriotic Cameroonians.
Enhance the living conditions and livelihoods of orphans, visually impaired individuals, and other vulnerable persons.
Undertake community development projects and capacity-building programs for beneficiaries and beyond.
Promote the use of accessible information and communication technology by the visually impaired and orphans.
MECOVI seeks to provide basic quality services to orphans and visually impaired persons alike. Thus, preparing and positioning them into the world of inclusion with the appropriate special needs; whereby in turn they could catch up and be capable of providing their own significant quota to nation-building.
MECOVI envisages a world where orphans and the visually impaired are able to access basic quality social services like every other privileged human being in the society.
Expore the values that shape our thinking and inform our collective ambition to excellence. at MECOVI, we inspire values that positively transform the society.
We operate with integrity and transparency in all our interactions. We are accountable for our actions and decisions, and we maintain the highest ethical standards in our work.
We believe in empowering the visually impaired and orphans by providing them with the skills, resources, and opportunities they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Our work is driven by a deep sense of compassion for those facing visual impairment and the challenges of orphanhood. We approach our mission with empathy, understanding, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.
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