Goodwill Foundation: Bringing Hope, One Smile at a Time
When you walk through the gates of the Goodwill Orphanage Home in Kotto, Douala, you’re greeted not by silence or sorrow — but by laughter. The kind of laughter that fills the air with possibility. Here, every child’s smile tells a story — a story of resilience, love, and new beginnings.
Where It All Began
The Goodwill Foundation was born from a simple yet powerful idea: that every child deserves care, education, and the chance to dream. Established as the humanitarian arm of the Goodwill Group of Companies, the Foundation carries forward the Group’s belief that true success goes beyond profit — it lies in giving back to society.
Since its creation, the Foundation has focused on providing shelter, food, healthcare, and quality education to orphans and underprivileged children. What started as a small outreach initiative has grown into a structured organization with a licensed orphanage and active programs across Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of Congo, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Education: The Heart of Our Work
Education remains one of the strongest tools for breaking the cycle of poverty. Through our scholarship program, dozens of children who once had no access to school now proudly wear their uniforms each morning.
We believe education doesn’t just change a child’s future — it transforms families and entire communities. Every book, every lesson, every opportunity builds confidence and self-reliance.
Empowering Women and Youth
Beyond caring for children, the Goodwill Foundation also supports women and young people through empowerment programs. We provide vocational training, entrepreneurship workshops, and mentorship to help individuals gain practical skills and financial independence.
Our goal is to move from short-term relief to long-term empowerment, enabling families to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.
Community Outreach: Extending the Hand of Hope
The Foundation regularly organizes outreach programs — from food drives and clothing donations to health awareness campaigns in rural areas. These initiatives remind us that compassion is a shared responsibility.
Whether it’s visiting hospitals, supporting displaced families, or celebrating festive seasons with the children, every effort counts in building stronger, more connected communities.
The Power of Partnership
None of this would be possible without the support of volunteers, donors, and partners who share our mission. Together, we’ve been able to bring smiles to hundreds of faces and restore hope where it once seemed lost.
We continue to invite individuals, organizations, and corporations to join us in making the children smile — because every act of kindness, no matter how small, creates a ripple of change.
💛 Join the Movement
Be part of something bigger than yourself. Volunteer, sponsor a child, or contribute to one of our projects. Together, we can make sure that no child is left behind and that every community thrives.
👉 Visit: www.goodwillgroupfoundation.org
👉 Email: info@goodwillgroupfoundation.org
👉 Call: (+237) 680.99.09.45
Goodwill Foundation — Because every child deserves a reason to smile.