Overview

ABOUT: LIFAFA RESEARCH FOUNDATION (LRF) is a research focused organization which aims at creating awareness on research, and actively involve youths in research as a way of empowering them especially. It carries out both community and clinical research, changing the ordinary narrative of research in Cameroon by Promoting and Redefining research in its simplest form and to communicate the results for community development and to influence or stimulate policy making for nation building. The motto of the foundation is to “Redefining and Promote Research”. Its office and headquarters being in Buea, LRF operates with a seal and a round stamp bearing the name of the association. VISION: LRF recognizes that there is the need to modify research, change the ordinary narratives by redefining research. LRF envisions a Cameroon where youths are very proactive in engaging in research activities in order to be empowered and identify their skills, which will enable them to use the internet responsibly and constructively to search, publish relevant and very educative information that will enable them to be productive in Cameroon, Africa and the world at large and thus make positive change and impact. MISSION: LRF aims at modifying the approach through which research is carryout in our society by providing research mentorship and assisting youths in identifying their skills in order to be self-employed for nation building. OBJECTIVES:  Provide research mentorship  To organise research education seminars and workshops  Promote active participation of youths in research  Assist youths in identifying their skills and to be self-employed for nation building.  Collect, manage and analyse research data.