About us
Who we are and why we exist
Founded in 2006 in Yaoundé, Cameroon by Reine Aimée TCHALEU and formally registered as a nonprofit in 2009, Association Tabitha Dorcas is a Christian-inspired organization that accompanies vulnerable children and families through education, nutrition, counselling and practical support. Since 2018, the association has been led by its President, Peter Collins TABI-CHU, who strengthens its governance and long-term vision.
Our official motto
Amour · Solidarité · Hospitalité
Love · Solidarity · Hospitality
Acts 9:36 — She was always doing good and helping the poor.
Registered nonprofit — Law n° 90/053 of 19 December 1990, Republic of Cameroon
Children at the center
We see the world through the eyes of the child and ask: what do they need to grow, learn and hope again?
With families, not instead of them
Our support strengthens families and caregivers, respecting their dignity and role in the child's life.
Together with partners
We work side by side with churches, schools, organizations and friends who share the same heart.
A future where every child can grow with hope and dignity
We dream of communities where children are protected, educated and encouraged, and where families have the support they need to provide a safe and loving environment.
Founding scripture
“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. [...] Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Matthew 25:35-40
What we believe
The convictions behind our actions
Association Tabitha Dorcas is Christian-inspired. Our faith motivates us to love, serve and defend the most vulnerable with humility and respect for all.
We believe every child is created by God with unique value and potential.
We believe love must be practical: listening, feeding, teaching, comforting and standing with families.
We believe in restoring dignity, not creating dependency.
We believe in working together with churches, communities and organizations for lasting change.
Our values
What guides the way we serve
These values shape our daily decisions on the field, in our offices and in our partnerships.
“I did not start an organisation. I started by loving one child. Then another. Then another.”
— Reine Aimée TCHALEU, Founder
In 2006, Reine Aimée TCHALEU began quietly — visiting children in Yaoundé who had no one, bringing food, sitting with them, listening. She had no office, no budget, no plan beyond the next child in front of her. What she had was conviction: that every child deserves dignity. Thirteen years later, that conviction has become an association that touches hundreds of lives every year.
Our story
How one woman's compassion built a movement
2006
The vision takes root
Reine Aimée TCHALEU begins caring for vulnerable children in Yaoundé, Cameroon — simple acts of compassion that lay the foundation of Association Tabitha Dorcas, formally registered as a nonprofit in 2009.
2012
First structured programs
Educational support, food assistance and counselling for families began to grow with support from local communities.
2018
Leadership expansion
Peter Collins TABI-CHU joined as President, strengthening governance, partnerships and program development.
Today
A community of hope
Association Tabitha Dorcas now supports hundreds of children and families each year in Yaoundé and beyond.
Our leadership & team
A committed team serving on the ground
Behind each program there is a team of staff and volunteers who give their time, skills and hearts to serve children and families.
Strategic partners
We don't do this alone
Local churches & communities
We partner with churches and local initiatives that are close to families and know the realities on the ground.
Schools & educators
Teachers and school leaders help us identify children at risk of dropping out and support them throughout the year.
Friends & donors
Individuals, families and organizations in Cameroon and abroad who choose to invest in the future of children.
Our official objectives
What the association officially set out to do
Help destitute and disadvantaged persons
Care for abandoned children following birth or the death of parents from illness
Assist minor prisoners, orphans, and widows
Raise awareness about responsible living, HIV/AIDS prevention, and juvenile delinquency
Article 5
The association takes initiatives to create any economic and social work deemed necessary for its proper functioning and the achievement of its objectives.
Registered nonprofit — Law n° 90/053 of 19 December 1990, Republic of Cameroon
Join the story
Together, we can transform the lives of children and families
Whether you are an individual, a family, a church, a company or an organization, your support can make a real and lasting difference.