Programs & Initiatives

What we do for the Manyu community

Our Programs

Serving the Manyu community through culture, education, and connection

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Annual Manyu Heritage Festival

Our flagship annual event celebrating Manyu culture with traditional music, dance, food, attire, storytelling, and cultural exhibitions. This multi-day festival draws Manyu diaspora from across the USA and is open to the wider Georgia community.

Ongoing 📍 Annual
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Scholarship Program

MECAGA awards annual scholarships to deserving Manyu students pursuing higher education in the USA. Applications are accepted each spring with awards based on academic merit, financial need, and community involvement.

Annual Applications 📍 Apply at mecaga-scholarship
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Kenyang Language Classes

Weekly language preservation classes teaching Kenyang — the language of the Manyu people — to second and third generation members. Classes are offered online and in-person in Atlanta.

Weekly 📍 Online & Atlanta
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Youth Programs

Structured programs engaging Manyu youth ages 5-18 through cultural education, storytelling, traditional music workshops, and mentorship by community leaders.

Monthly 📍 Atlanta, GA
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Community Support Services

MECAGA provides settlement assistance, referrals, and a welcoming network for newly arrived Manyu immigrants and community members in need.

Ongoing 📍 Atlanta Metro Area
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Professional Network

Monthly networking events connecting Manyu professionals across industries for mentorship, business collaboration, and career opportunities.

Monthly 📍 Virtual & In-Person
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Cultural Cuisine Events

Quarterly cooking and food events celebrating Manyu cuisine — from Eru to Kondre — bringing community together around shared food traditions.

Quarterly 📍 Atlanta, GA

Advocacy & Civic Engagement

Supporting Cameroonian community advocacy, civic participation, and awareness of issues affecting the Manyu homeland and the broader Cameroon diaspora.

Ongoing 📍 USA-Wide

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