Douala II is one of the six districts of the City of Douala in Cameroon, It has taken concrete steps to promote age‑friendly environments, including community sensitization campaigns to raise awareness on ageing, improvements to the accessibility of public spaces, support to local groups of older persons, and municipal programmes that encourage the social participation of older adults. At the same time, the city recognises that these efforts need to be strengthened through more structured, coordinated, and evidence‑based approaches, which it intends to advance by aligning with the WHO Global Network for Age‑Friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC) and its four-stage process of engagement, planning, implementation, and monitoring.

In advancing this agenda, Douala II is collaborating closely with the Chacal Foundation, which has formally identified as a key partner in its age‑friendly strategy. The Foundation contributes through a range of community-based interventions, including health and wellness outreach activities such as screenings and fall-risk education, social participation initiatives like community events, intergenerational programmes and home visits, and the provision of essential material support such as mobility aids and hygiene kits for vulnerable older people. It also plays an important role in public awareness campaigns that promote inclusion and respect for older persons, while working with neighbourhoods and local leaders to ensure that the needs and voices of older adults are reflected in local decision-making.

For example; On July 26, 2024, Chacal Foundation organized a major health campaign dedicated to supporting the well-being of older adults in our community. The primary aim of the event was to improve access to healthcare, promote wellness, and address unmet medical needs among older people, ensuring that they received timely medical attention and resources to maintain their health and independence through screening of non communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, and other related ailments).

In addition, they have distributed essential medicines, medical supplies, and wellness kits to approximately 1,000 older adults, ensuring that those with limited resources could access necessary medications and health tools. Educational materials were also shared, providing information on healthy aging practices, preventive healthcare, nutrition, and available community resources.

The District envisions expanding and scaling similar initiatives to reach more older adults, strengthen health services, and promote sustainable, inclusive programmes that enhance the overall quality of life for older people in the community.