A nationwide federation
Rural women: drivers of development and wealth creation
The FRFRC brings together, represents and supports Cameroon's rural women so they can produce, process, start businesses and prosper.
Who we are
A strong, united and dynamic national network
The Federation of Rural Women's Networks of Cameroon (FRFRC) works to organise and empower rural women across Cameroon.
With a network of 35 local branches and some 5,500 women mobilised, the Federation aims to strengthen its presence in all ten regions of the country, bringing its work closer to rural women and supporting their participation in economic and social development.
The FRFRC promotes:
- Rural women's entrepreneurship
- Agricultural production
- Food processing
- Marketing local products
- Promoting cultural heritage
« Rural women, women of action »
The FRFRC in figures
- 35local branches
- ≈ 5,500women mobilised
- 10regions targeted
- 3GOLDEN projects
Further indicators (beneficiaries, training, projects, partners) will be published once validated.
GOLDEN programme — “Produce, process, prosper”
Our flagship projects
The GOLDEN programme turns local farming potential into lasting economic opportunities for women and rural communities.
What we do
Our areas of work
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Agriculture and rural production
Supporting farming initiatives, promoting local crops, organising women producers and developing promising value chains.
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Food processing
Turning local raw materials into marketable products, with particular attention to quality, preservation, packaging and added value.
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Women's entrepreneurship
Encouraging entrepreneurship, supporting business projects and strengthening women's financial independence.
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Training and capacity building
Building the technical, business, organisational and sales skills of women and their networks.
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Marketing and market access
Finding outlets, taking part in fairs and exhibitions, and connecting women with buyers and commercial partners.
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Promoting local products
Showcasing local produce, its quality and origin, so that women producers are better paid for their work.
Our flagship event
Festival ANGARA BINENGA Bé Nnam
“Rural women: guardians of heritage and drivers of development”
- 19–21 November 2026
- Odza – Messamendongo, Yaoundé
- “Celebrating our roots, building our future”
The festival starts in
A word from the President
A word from the President
We are convinced that rural development cannot be built without the women who keep our territories alive.
Appolonie NGONOPresident of the FRFRC
Read the President's messageOur achievements
In the field, with rural women
News
Latest news
6th ANGARA BINENGA Bé Nnam Festival: see you 19–21 November 2026
The Federation is holding the sixth edition of its festival in Odza-Messamendongo, Yaoundé, on the theme “Rural women: guardians of heritage and drivers of development”.
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Miss Rural Woman 2025: at 75, Mrs Nga Etoundi wins the title
At the last festival, the title of Miss Rural Woman was won by Mrs Nga Etoundi, widow Edzanga, aged 75 — a powerful symbol of the wisdom and commitment of rural women.
Read the articleIn the field, alongside rural women's networks
Meetings, workshops, plot visits and product exhibitions — a look back in pictures at the Federation's work with its member networks.
Read the articleOur partners
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Together, let's give rural women the means to prosper
Institutions, businesses, donors and development partners — let's build concrete, lasting initiatives suited to realities on the ground.