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Our Work
St Charles Medical Foundation is dedicated to making quality healthcare services available and accessible to everyone, regardless of their income, creed or social status. We are particularly interested in reaching out and supporting vulnerable children and pregnant women. We have affected a number of lives over the years but there is always more to be done. This is why we need a little bit of support from you to continue on this mission.
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In The Community
Empowering Girls Through Menstrual Hygiene Education: SCMF’s Impactful Event
On May 28, 2025, St. Charles Medical Foundation (SCMF) hosted an inspiring menstrual hygiene awareness event in Ndobo, Douala, where over 50 girls and women gathered to learn, s…
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Hope for a Struggling Polygamous Family – How You Can Help Transform Their Lives
In the face of unimaginable hardship, a polygamous family of two widows and 12 children finds hope through Saint Charles Medical Foundation. Discover how you can bring lasting c…
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SCMF Brings Hope in MuteShe, Delivers Vital Support to Mother of Premature Triplets
The St. Charles Medical Foundation team visited a mother in MuteShe neighborhood facing immense hardship with premature triplets and no income. Their delivery of gifts and suppo…
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Provide Mobility Aids to disabled persons.
Cover a medical bill and provide life saving treatment.
Provide a meal and give hope to a person or family in need.
Make health services more accessible to the underserved communities
Enhance health literacy by producing easy to understand disease educational materials
Give a child a chance to education.
Enable early diagnosis (Screening) of breast cancer and Cervical Cancer.
Real voices from SCMF vocational training support
These short stories show how Saint Charles Medical Foundation is helping young people in Cameroon rebuild their futures through practical training, dignity, and renewed hope.
Mbojo Blessed
Raised by a single mother caring for 10 children, Mbojo now has renewed hope through SCMF’s motorcycle mechanics training and a practical path to support his family.
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Ndum Diana
After finishing university and facing months without work, Diana found direction again through SCMF’s baking and pastries training support.
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Rena Mbota
After losing her home during the Anglophone crisis, Rena is rebuilding her future through tailoring and fashion design training with SCMF.
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SPONSOR A PROJECT, MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Clinic Infrastructure and Equipment
Building a permanent, fully-equipped medical clinic to serve conflict-affected people in Douala.
Restoring Mobility Project
Providing 1,000 mobility devices to war and poverty survivors, restoring dignity, freedom, and independence
Healthy hearts, Happy Homes
Essential medical care, treatment, and education for 500 vulnerable children to prevent tropical health issues.
Sowing Seeds
Empowering one mother of triplets to launch a sustainable dried spice business, ending poverty cycle.
Motherhood Unplugged
Holistic support, prenatal care, and emotional well-being for 20 first-time pregnant IDP women.
From Crisis to Triumph
Five-year scholarship for 10 internally displaced children, ensuring secondary education and resilience building.
Meet Our Trustees
Charles Deba
Founder · CEO · Trustee
Charles Deba is the Founder, Chief Executive, and a Trustee of Saint Charles Medical Foundation UK. A trained Adult General Nurse with over nine years of experience.
He works as a Surgical Nurse and Team Leader at Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust. Charles has completed more than 500 outreach visits in remote Cameroonian villages and also serves as President of the Foundation in Cameroon. He owns Saint Charles Clinic in Douala and holds qualifications including a Master of Public Health, a Diploma in Adult Nursing, and diplomas in Business Administration, Project Management, and Leadership and Management.
Cythia Abie
Chair · Trustee
Cythia Abie is the Chair of Saint Charles Medical Foundation UK and an experienced Marketing and Communications Officer with a strong background in the non profit sector.
She has supported the delivery of over 15 community projects and holds a B.Sc. in Communication and Journalism from the University of Buea, along with a Diploma in Social Services from the UK. Skilled in leadership, communication, and project coordination, Cythia also brings healthcare experience from her role as a Clinical Support Worker at Leighton Hospital.
Cijo Skariah Philip
Trustee
Cijo Skariah Philip is a dedicated Trustee of Saint Charles Medical Foundation UK and a highly skilled Adult Nurse with over six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
He currently serves as a Respiratory Trained Senior Nurse at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he demonstrates exceptional clinical expertise and compassion. He holds a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery and brings a strong commitment to advancing healthcare standards and supporting vulnerable communities.
Frida Kibet
Trustee
Frida is a registered nurse with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, committed to promoting health, wellbeing, and community support.
She brings practical clinical experience, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach to her role as a trustee. She is passionate about contributing to ethical decision making and supporting the charity’s mission to make a positive impact.
” Nothing is too small when given with love”
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER EXPLAINS
Why your Donation Matters
I am incredibly proud to be the Founder & CEO of Saint Charles Medical Foundation located in Bonaberi, Douala Cameroon and I am delighted to have you on our site. Our foundation is registered both in Cameroon and the United Kingdom.
Our charity services are open to Cameroonians and those in the United Kingdom who need help in different ways, ranging from free medical care to educational support and beyond. We hope to expand our charity services to as many African countries as possible depending on available funding..
Approximately 1.3 million Cameroonians are displaced due to the ongoing conflict in the southern regions of the country, about 200,000 Cameroonians are homeless, 169,000 children dropped out of school in 2023, increased maternal and foetal death rates due to limited access to healthcare services, and thousands of Cameroonians are unable to afford healthcare fees.
The above-mentioned situations have now escalated because of the anglophone crisis that has lasted for over eight years.
Saint Charles Medical Foundation’s objectives are varied yet entirely medical with the overall aim of transforming lives through the provision of access to free medical care including surgeries, return to school support and many more.
Our focus is on the following main donation strands which the trustees identified as the gaps in current provision.
Charity Program
1. Medical Assistance (a). Provision of access to free medical treatment for Cameroonians at SCMF for those in financial hardship and where the treatment would be life-enhancing together with other financial assistance for medical purposes.
2. Medical Assistance (b). Requests for a wide range of medical support and equipment are awarded on a case-by-case basis.
3. Mobility aids. Supporting those who suffer from diseases that affect their mobility in both their recreational and rehabilitation needs by providing support where financial constraints do not allow the private purchase of mobility aids.
4. Assisting displaced families. due to the conflict to return to school and gain access to medical services.
5. To relieve financial hardship and to promote and protect good health for the public benefit among vulnerable people in the United Kingdom, with particular (but not exclusive) regard to homeless individuals, people with physical disabilities and the elderly, in particular but not exclusively by:
(a) providing food, clothing and nutritional support to homeless individuals;
(b) distributing mobility aids to individuals with physical disabilities,
(c) assisting elderly and disabled individuals with shopping and other daily living activities.
However, this is not to say that we’ve identified them all, and so the foundation is willing and ready to look at cases that are not within the main domains mentioned above.
Our goal is to help as many less privileged people as we can but not, by so doing jeopardize our ability to help many more people in the future.
As Chief Executive, I can promise our donors that, every money donated will be spent on our beneficiaries and not used for administration. We can be creative in how we support our beneficiaries and welcome interactions and challenges from both donors and those we assist.
To our existing supporters, I say thank you. To our prospective supporters, I ask you to join us in this humanitarian work we do and change lives. You can contact us to learn more about what we do and to make a real difference
Thank you for your support.
CHARLES DEBA
CEO and Proprietor
A message from
The Foundation Director
WELCOME TO SAINT CHARLES MEDICAL FOUNDATION (SCMF)
I am thrilled to welcome you to SCMF, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making quality health care accessible to all. As the Director, I am honored to lead this mission-driven organization, and I am excited to share our vision with you
At SCMF, we believe that Health is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. We are committed to bridging the gap in health disparities and ensuring that everyone has access to quality medical care, regardless of their background, income, or social status.
Our organization is built on the principles of compassion, equity, and excellence. We strive to provide comprehensive healthcare services, education, and advocacy for marginalized communities, vulnerable populations, and individuals in need.
Through our programs and services, we aim to:
• Improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities
• Increase access to healthcare services and education
• Foster partnership and collaboration to amplify our impact.
As you explore our website, I invite you to learn more about our mission, programs, and services. I also encourage you to get involved, whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading the word about our work.
Together, we can create a healthier, more equitable world for all. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
Sincerely
Wirkom Prosper Nsawir.
Director, SCMF.
WIRKOM PROSPER
SCMF Director
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