Solidarity: “Marmites du Cœur” Brings Hope

M ore than 3,000 meals were distributed to 750 vulnerable families across six neighbou­ rhoods in Douala on August 21, as part of the first edition of the “Les Marmites du Cœur” initiative, organised by Season Media. The activity began at the espla­ nade of Douala Grand Mall were the food was prepared and later transported to the different sites for distribution. Teams progressi­ vely moved into Nylon, Bois des Singes, Mambanda, Bansoa, and Makepe-Missoke and Ndogpassi to deliver the meals and other es­ sential items to beneficiary fami­ lies. While at Makepe-Missoke, the heavy rains couldn’t deter the be­ neficiaries as they lined up under the rain to collect the food and other items. One of the beneficia­ ries, Tchiugwa Joseline of Bloc 10 Makepe-Missoke, said it was a wel­ come innitiave. She said it will go a long way to feed her children who had not eaten around 4 pm at the time of distribution. According to Eva Mballa CEO of Season media, the initiative was conceived as a practical response to the growing economic difficul­ ties faced by many households. The choice of date was also deli­ berate, coming shortly before the new school year, when parents have to cope with food expenses alongside school fees and sup­ plies. She said the initiative reflects a broader vision of the media’s role in society. Beyond providing relia­ ble information through its plat­ forms, she said they wanted to remain close to communities, iden­ tify their needs and contribute, where possible, to solutions that improve their daily lives. Season media plans to org...