A highlight of the visit was the success story of Sadiq, a young refugee from Cameroon living in Michika. Trained in barbing under MPDF’s adolescent empowerment program, Sadiq faced setbacks after the theft of his shop’s equipment. Demonstrating resilience, he saved money, gained support from his grandfather, and reopened his shop, which is now attracting community customers.
Speaking during the exercise, MPDF’s Executive Director encouraged adolescents to remain patient, continue building their skills, and adopt new customer strategies. SBMCs and parents also pledged to strengthen their monitoring role.
This monitoring visit underscores MPDF’s commitment to sustainability, transparency, and community empowerment. By revisiting completed interventions, the foundation ensures that investments in education, WASH, and youth livelihoods continue to deliver long-term value to communities.