Street Paper Project soon to begin in Cameroon
The ‘street paper project in Cameroon’ was conceived by a group of common initiatives, known as "Issue CUS” and members of NAYD Cameroon.; against the backdrop of the high and disturbing rate of youth unemployment and the low representation which is the concerns of youths. The project therefore seeks to provide a platform for social interaction of young people, while offering them some basic life-transforming skills and employment opportunities through the production and marketing of a magazine. The immediate objectives of the project are: • To create a media space able to carry the opinion of the young people • To nurture and engender a social dialogue amongst young peoples • To reduce the rate of unemployment among young people • To create a network of fruitful exchanges and solidarity • To train young people on life skills. For the effective realization and sustainability of the project, the following activities are envisaged: • Acquisition of working space (location) • Ordering and reception of the equipments and other materials, and installations. • Recruitment of the salesmen and other temporary personnel • Publication of the magazine • Training of the salesmen. • Marketing of the magazine. The ‘Street Paper’ concept is an international project initiated by International Network of Street Paper. In Cameroon, the project is expected to kick-off in early 2008 and will be attached to the Ministry of Small and Medium Size Enterprises. The project installations for a start will be based in Cameroon’s administrative capital, Yaoundé from where it will be spread to other major cities. In addition to the training to be obtained by participating organizations/salespersons, they will obtain at least 40% of the sales from the magazine.