Suzanne Kana and her godchildren – Fondation Kana’s inspirations and initiators

The story of the Kana Foundation is inspired by the life of Madame Suzanne Kana, affectionately known as "Maman Mokolo." Born around 1937, she passed away on February 4, 1996, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, after an illness. Coming from a modest family, she decided to move to Mokolo, a district in Yaoundé, in search of a better life. There, she fulfilled her dream by dedicating her life to raising, supporting, and sponsoring numerous children, despite not having biological children of her own. Without any distinction, she helped children from all regions of Cameroon, giving her time and resources without expecting anything in return.

Her commitment was not only limited to children; she was also actively involved in women's affairs, establishing several organizations aimed at their empowerment. Her love and generosity were so great that, out of gratitude, many children from the families she helped were named after her, carrying her name. To this day, dozens of people bear the name Kana in her honor.

A few years after her passing, the need to support orphans and vulnerable children in Cameroon led to the creation of the Kana Foundation. In 2002, a sponsorship system was established, allowing the Foundation to support many children from orphanages and institutions dedicated to children in need.

Today, the Foundation's focus has expanded beyond sponsorship. It develops programs and projects in the fields of health, environment, and education, continuing Suzanne Kana's legacy and philosophy of giving without expecting anything in return.