About IWO

Inspired Women Organisation (IWO) is a registered not-for-profit, women- and youth-led national NGO based in Cameroon. Founded in 2016 and formally registered in 2021, we are committed to building an inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable society.

Board of Directors

Dimaris Enjow Takien
Chairperson
Nurse
Voting
Akoko Tina Melisa
Vice-Chair
Radiologist
Voting
Njuanyi Rachel Alemju
Secretary
Teacher
Voting
Shirley Kuna Sama
Treasurer
Laboratory Technician
Voting
Ndze Kristie-Brown Wirsiy
Member
Humanitarian Officer
Voting
Theresia Anchi Amboro
Member
Project Manager / Humanitarian Officer
Non-voting
Ndumbe Michael Motimbe
Member
Businessman
Non-voting

One board meeting was held this year with all Board of Directors present. Minutes are filed for reference.

Leadership Team

Theresia Anchi Amboro
Executive Director / CEO
Kika Lifelaf Kelly Serge
Deputy Director
Kizito Nweze Nawiini
Program Director
Ndumbe Michael Motimbe
Accountant
Frederick Kaling
Monitoring & Evaluation

Organizational Structure

A lean, role-clear structure with a Board overseeing strategy and a CEO leading day-to-day operations across four thematic units.

Programs
Communications
Finance & Admin
Monitoring & Evaluation

Diversity & Inclusion

Our team is intentionally diverse — women and men of different ages, regions, and backgrounds — united by a shared mission to lift vulnerable communities.

Our Journey

  1. 2016

    IWO founded by a group of women advocates in Tiko, Cameroon.

  2. 2018

    First community health and gender programs launched.

  3. 2021

    Formally registered — Reg. 65/E.29/1111/VOL.8/ALPAS.

  4. 2023

    Expansion into peace building and environmental projects.

  5. 2024

    Resource mobilization plan launched — cassava, plantain, call box.

  6. 2026

    1,500+ lives impacted across four thematic areas.