Get involved
Join the family, give your time, list your business or back our work. However you want to take part, there is a way in.
Partner or sponsor
Fund youth-led work and get your brand in front of our community.
Become a member
We are a family of young Calgarians of Cameroonian origin who came together to celebrate our culture in Calgary and keep our bonds to the motherland strong.
Who can join
- You are of Cameroonian heritage: born in Cameroon, or one or both of your parents are Cameroonian.
- You are 18 to 35 years old. Exceptions can be made.
- You live in or near Calgary, or you visit often.
What you get
- A community of 83 members, francophone and anglophone.
- Workshops, networking and mentors through our eight programs.
- Soccer, game nights, galas and the national convention.
- A say in what CYAC does next.
Membership form
Volunteer with us
Since our first activity in August 2020 we have volunteered with the Mustard Seed, the Calgary Drop-In Centre and the Coldest Night of the Year. We also need hands at every CYAC event, from setup to photos.
Tell us what you would like to help with and we will be in touch.
List your business
Are you a Cameroonian entrepreneur in Calgary? We want to help our community find and support you, from caterers and photographers to hair stylists and consultants.
Partner or sponsor
Foundations, businesses and community groups help us run programs for young Cameroonians in Calgary and in Cameroon. In 2026 our partners helped make the first national convention possible.
What partners get
- Direct reach to young Cameroonian professionals and students in Calgary and across Canada.
- Recognition at our events, on our website and on our social channels.
- A clear record of what your support made possible, through Our Journey and our project pages.