Cameroon
The children at Afiti Bongô are like our own – full of curiosity, hope, and joy. Every day gives them the chance to learn, play, and dream. Despite difficult circumstances, they find security, friendship, and support here. These children are the future of Cameroon. With love, education, and care, we help them to realise their dreams. Their shining eyes show that every moment counts – they carry within them the hope of an entire country.
ERIC
Football is his passion, he prefers to play with friends.
ANGÈLE
Loves the mamans cooking skills and loves eating their food.
JEAN–MARIE
His favorite sport is boxing, and he trains as often as possible.
GRÂCE
She likes going to school, helps the mamans in the kitchen, and loves to cook.
MANUELA
JORÉS
She spends every free minute dancing. Pastry is her second great passion.
His passion is football, he would most like to play in the national team.
SANDRA
Loves beautiful clothes and enjoys accompanying mamans on shopping trips.
ALEXIS
He loves cartoons and enjoys drawing himself.
Behind Afiti Bongô is a dedicated team that works with heart and mind – in Switzerland as well as in Cameroon. In Cameroon, our colleagues implement the jointly developed strategy every day: the board, the director, the finance manager, our driver, the guards, the mothers, the tutors, and the coach. As the saying goes, »It takes a village to raise a child.« Together, we are building this village that every child needs to grow, learn, and feel safe and secure.
VIRGINIE NKE
President of the Board Cameroon, initiator and bridge builder
GÉDÉON ESSAMA
MOUSSINGA
Director of the home, great networker and local authority
GAËLLE SIEWE LEUSSEU ORLY
Maman and a great help with homework
DOROTHY GUEBONNE
Maman and for our children, the best cook in the world
MITTERAND
MEDAKOUANG NGOUANG
MARTIN NKEME
Guardian and responsible for contacts with educational institutions
Treasury, Senior Advisor and good friend
SILAS VIRBA
Second guardian and contact person for the children
COLINS AMBANG
Chauffeur for the journey to and from school, always has an open ear for the children
BENJAMIN AMBELA
Coach & Social Worker
PIERRE OBAM
Tutor
BERNHARD BANGMA
Tutor
Three very special people serve as an important link between Cameroon and Switzerland: Zoé Nke, who has been with Afiti Bongô since birth and is the best example of the connection between the two countries, Singuila, a singer with millions of clicks on Spotify and YouTube, and former FC Basel professional footballer Timothy Atouba. All three build bridges, connect ideas, and ensure that our vision remains alive.
ZOÉ NKE
Afiti Bongôs »porte-bonheur«, there from the very beginning
SINGUILA
Superstar & Singer, Ambassador of Afiti Bongô
TIMOTHY ATUBA
Former professional footballer of FC Basel, godfather of all our children
»Our compassion and efforts are directed towards orphans and neglected children who would otherwise have no chance of a free and happy life.«
Virginie Nke
Switzerland
Afiti Bongô is an association financed through private donations. To support our home and projects in Cameroon, we dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly and actively here in Switzerland – every contribution counts. The board in Switzerland ensures the long-term financial and strategic security of the various projects.
CLAUDIA JÄGGI TALARY
President of the Swiss Board, responsible for finance, and sponsorships
VIRGINIE NKE
President of the Board of Directors Cameroon, responsible for human resources, and relationship management
JACQUELINE IMHOF-JÄGGI
Accounting
FRANCES KERN
Vice President of Board Switzerland, responsible for education, health, and nutrition
JULIA TAUBERT
Responsible for communication, events, public relations
PHILIPPE LINSCHEID
PETER MATZENAUER
Responsible for fundraising, sponsoring
Auditor
DANIELLE SONDEREGGER-VON SALIS
Legal advice
DIEGO SONDEREGGER
Photography
Our ambassadors are at the heart of the connection between Switzerland and Cameroon. In Switzerland, dedicated individuals form working groups who actively contribute to shaping the association. From flea markets or action weeks like »Cake for Kids« to larger events such as the »Charity Night« or the »Charity Concerts« – we create opportunities to give hope together and enable sustainable support for children in Cameroon.
»Organising a charity event with so many dedicated people was a special experience, an unforgettable event.«
Claudia Jäggi Talary
Sponsors are an indispensable part of Afiti Bongô. Through their support, they provide children with a safe environment, education, and a future full of opportunities. Every contribution, every partnership, and every single gesture of solidarity strengthens our work and makes a tangible difference in the children's daily lives. Thanks to our sponsors, we can offer hope, foster talent, and together create a better future for the children of Cameroon.
Association structure
If you are interested in our club strategy and statutes, please contact us via email. We will be happy to provide you with information and send you the relevant documents.
Story
Afiti Bongô originated from the vision of Virginie Nke, who was born in Cameroon and grew up in Switzerland. Since 2005, she has been passionately committed to helping orphans in Cameroon. In 2013, together with three women from the Basel area, she founded the association Afiti Bongô – Hope for Children, to provide children in need with a home and future prospects. A major milestone was the opening of their first home in Yaoundé in 2017. Today, with NGO-like recognition in Cameroon since 2023, Afiti Bongô continues to do everything possible to ensure that every child can grow up in safety, love, and dignity – a place where hope is visible.