{"id":9476,"date":"2025-03-19T21:22:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T20:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/ange-nguedia-djoumessi-founder-of-the-opka-association-podcasthon-special-edition\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T21:22:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T20:22:49","slug":"ange-nguedia-djoumessi-founder-of-the-opka-association-podcasthon-special-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/ange-nguedia-djoumessi-founder-of-the-opka-association-podcasthon-special-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Ange Nguedia Djoumessi, founder of the OPKA association &#8211; Podcasthon Special Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_a8ec384e477ee1d4\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<hr>\n<hr>\n<p><iframe id=\"ausha-GPpR\" style=\"border: none; width: 100%; height: 220px;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.ausha.co\/?showId=qxYJmIJ4O3gr&amp;color=%23000000&amp;podcastId=rjXEMh54kN9Q&amp;v=3&amp;playerId=ausha-GPpR\" name=\"Ausha Podcast Player\" height=\"220\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/player.ausha.co\/ausha-player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:94\">Ange Nguedia Djoumessi, a passionate advocate of African knowledge<\/h2>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:57\">An inspiring career in the service of Africa<\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:446\">Ange Nguedia Djoumessi, born in Douala, Cameroon, is a committed and passionate young woman. While still a student, she founded the association OPKA &#8211; Organization for the Knowledge of Africa. Her ambition is clear: to promote knowledge of the continent among young people. Her career has been marked by a thirst for learning and sharing. After studying political science in Paris, Ange felt the need to unite a community around a common project and help change the way people look at Africa.    <\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:446\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8692 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1-1.webp\" alt=\"Ange Nguedia Djoumessi, OPCA\" width=\"675\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1-1.webp 675w, https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-1-1-480x600.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 675px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:74\">OPKA: an association committed to education and culture<\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:715\">OPKA takes a variety of actions to achieve its goal. The association organizes educational workshops in schools, conferences, film screenings and art exhibitions. It also organizes cultural exchange programs and immersion trips to Africa. The aim is to enable young people to discover the richness and diversity of the continent. It also aims to combat stereotypes and develop critical thinking. The influence of the OPKA association is <strong>undeniable<\/strong>. Many young people testify to having changed their vision of Africa thanks to the association&#8217;s actions. They feel more connected to their culture and more committed to promoting Africa.       <\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:715\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8696 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-1.webp\" alt=\"Ange Nguedia Djoumessi, OPCA\" width=\"675\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-1.webp 675w, https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1-1-480x600.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 675px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:51\">Impact, testimonials and a call to action<\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:212\">To support OPKA, you can make a donation, become a volunteer or simply tell others about the association. Together, we can help build a future where Africa is known and valued. <\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">Ange is appealing for donations to be sent to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helloasso.com\/associations\/organization-to-promote-knowledge-about-africa-opka\/collectes\/opka-academie\">OPKA website<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/gofund.me\/acac1383\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Go fund me <\/a> page:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Donations:<\/strong> every euro counts to organize workshops<\/li>\n<li><strong>Materials:<\/strong> stationers and supermarkets can help by providing supplies and snacks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volunteers:<\/strong> students in Yaound\u00e9 and Douala to run workshops (training provided).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:316\">Through OPKA, Ange Nguedia Djoumessi embodies a new generation of committed young Africans determined to change the way their continent is seen. His association is an inspiring example of how education and culture can be powerful tools for building a better future. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:316\">Read also<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:316\"><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/solange-hebert-mekontchou-between-passion-commitment-and-creativity\/\">Solange Hebert Mekontchou: Between Passion, Commitment and Creativity<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:316\"><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/ange-nguedia-djoumessi-fondatrice-de-lassociation-opca\/\">Kadia Sylla Moisson, bridge-builder between Africa and its diaspora<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ange Nguedia Djoumessi, a passionate advocate of African knowledge An inspiring career in the service of Africa Ange Nguedia Djoumessi, born in Douala, Cameroon, is a committed and passionate young woman. 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