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Triple Helix Foundation at a glance

Key facts for funders, partners and journalists. Last updated November 2026.

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Who we are

A declared non-profit association based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, working on health, education and the economy across Africa through community projects and independent policy research.

Mission: to improve the health, education and economic opportunities of less privileged young people and women in Cameroon and across Africa, through community projects and research that informs public policy.

Legal status

Legal form
Declared association with legal personality
Legal basis
Law No. 90/053 of 19 December 1990, Article 7
Declaration receipt
No. 00001453/ARDA/JO6/SAJPA/APPB
Date issued
30 August 2024
Headquarters
Yaoundé, Cameroon

Three pillars and departments

  • Health Policy: Fair access to good care, and the health that learning and work depend on.
  • Education Policy: Quality, innovative education for all, and for those most often left out.
  • Economic Policy: Growth, jobs and enterprise that reach less privileged youths and women.
  • AI & Human Development Initiative: AI in learning and care, across departments.

Projects in preparation

  • School & Community Health (Health, Planned)
  • Inclusive Learning Support (Education, Seeking partners)
  • Youth & Women Livelihoods (Economy, Planned)
  • Young Entrepreneurs Mentorship Circle (Economy, Seeking partners)

Governance

  • Beri Parfait Bihkongnyuy, President
  • Mbinkar Kpuntir Lesley, Vice-President
  • Mah-Soh Glennice Fosah, Secretary
  • Mbionyi Patrick Ntoh, Treasurer
  • Dobdinga Cletus Fonchamnyo, Adviser
  • Molem Christopher Sama, Adviser

Elected executive bureau, accountable to the General Assembly of members.

Accountability

  • Nine published policies, including safeguarding, ethics, procurement and anti-fraud
  • Funders cannot change research findings
  • Funders listed publicly with a yearly account of spending
  • Independent review of accounts from the first funded year

Where we work

  • Projects: Yaoundé first, then other parts of Cameroon and, with partners, other African countries
  • Research: Across Africa, with a focus on Central Africa and comparative studies across low- and middle-income countries

Contact

Phone & WhatsApp
+237 654 207 551
Website
triplehelixfoundation.org
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