Working together for stronger community outcomes
CADEF works with partners and participates in networks that support collaboration, learning and accountable action. This page presents verified institutional memberships, accreditations and partnerships, with links to supporting information where available.
Memberships and accreditations
Each entry will explain the name of the body, the nature of CADEF’s relationship and its confirmed date or current status. Membership, accreditation and consultative status will be described separately and accurately.
Programme partnerships
Programme partnership entries will identify the relevant project or activity and the partner’s role. Recognition will reflect the agreement and approved communications requirements.
Accountable Now
Membership · Since 2025
CADEF is listed as a current member of Accountable Now, a global civil society membership platform focused on accountability.
The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
General membership · Since April 2023
CADEF’s institutional milestone records date its Alliance membership to April 2023. CADEF also appears in the Alliance’s current General Members directory.
United Nations Economic and Social Council
Special consultative status · Granted 24 June 2020
The United Nations granted CADEF special consultative status with ECOSOC on 24 June 2020, as recorded in the NGO Branch’s letter. The public UN database confirms its status since 2020.
International Youth Federation (IYF)
Historical accreditation · 11 September 2018
CADEF’s IYF accreditation certificate was issued on 11 September 2018 and was valid until 12 September 2023. CADEF remains listed in IYF’s official directory under Africa; renewal of this certificate has not yet been confirmed.
My Body Is My Body Foundation
Institutional ambassador appointment · January 2019
CADEF’s institutional certificate records its appointment as an Ambassador for Cameroon in January 2019. The Foundation separately lists CADEF’s Executive Director, Elvis Nganje Ikome, with an ambassador appointment in October 2022.
CPHA Technical Hubs Initiative
Technical collaboration · Public announcement: 21 September 2026
The Alliance’s announcement identifies CADEF as the Cameroon organisation hosting a country-level hub in its six-country Technical Hubs pilot.
Records checked on 10 October 2026. Dates reflect official records and CADEF’s documented institutional milestones.