We want to hear from YOU.

You grew up in Cameroon. You've seen its different sides, felt its weight, and maybe wondered more than once; is this it for me here?

The New Cameroon Narrative is on a mission to find out what young Cameroonians are really thinking — the unfiltered truth about hope, fear, and what it actually feels like to be young and ambitious in this country right now. No judgment. No right or wrong answers. Just your honest voice.

This takes 5 minutes. Your response could shape stories that reach thousands of young people just like you.

How old are you?

A

16-20

B

21-24

C

25-27

D

28-30

E

30-35

What Region are you based?

A

North West

B

South West

C

Littoral

D

Centre

E

Far North

F

Adamawa

G

West

H

North

I

South

J

East

What is your biggest fear or concern as a young person growing up in Cameroon?

Choose the one that resonates most.

What is your biggest fear or concern as a young person growing up in Cameroon?

A

Not finding a job or source of income after school

B

Being stuck in a system that does not reward my hard work

C

Missing out on better opportunities that may exist elsewhere

D

Not being able to make a meaningful difference while in the country

E

Something else

If you chose "Something else", tell us what it is.

How often do you feel limited or discouraged about your future in Cameroon?

If you were given the opportunity to leave Cameroon permanently and never come back, what would you do?

A

Leave without hesitation — the opportunities abroad are better

B

Leave, but I'd still find ways to contribute to Cameroon from afar

C

I'm undecided — it depends on the circumstances

D

Stay — I want to be part of building Cameroon from within

Do you personally know or follow young Cameroonians (around your age) who are building something meaningful inside the country?

A

Yes — I know several

B

I know one or two, but not many

C

I've heard of a few but don't really follow them

D

No — I genuinely don't know of any

How willing are you to be part of the change Cameroon needs — even if it's hard and requires that you invest your time, energy and passion in the country?

Do you believe you can build a successful life of impact or career in Cameroon for yourself?

A

Yes — I'm already working towards it

B

I believe it's possible, but I'm not sure how

C

I want to believe it, but I'm doubtful

D

No — I don't think it's realistic

What difference would it make to regularly see young Cameroonians — just like you — thriving and making a mark in their specific sectors of interest in the country?

A

It would inspire and motivate me to keep going

B

It would show me a practical path I could follow

C

It would make me feel less alone in my journey

D

Honestly, it wouldn't change much for me

We want to hear from YOU.

How old are you?

What Region are you based?

What is your biggest fear or concern as a young person growing up in Cameroon?

If you chose "Something else", tell us what it is.

How often do you feel limited or discouraged about your future in Cameroon?

If you were given the opportunity to leave Cameroon permanently and never come back, what would you do?

Do you personally know or follow young Cameroonians (around your age) who are building something meaningful inside the country?

How willing are you to be part of the change Cameroon needs — even if it's hard and requires that you invest your time, energy and passion in the country?

Do you believe you can build a successful life of impact or career in Cameroon for yourself?

What difference would it make to regularly see young Cameroonians — just like you — thriving and making a mark in their specific sectors of interest in the country?

If you had the opportunity to request support, what would you ask and why?