Founded 2009 · Non-profit association
Our story
Since 2009, HCW has worked at the heart of Central Africa to give every child the chance to learn, grow, and flourish.
Humanity · Culture · Welfare
Our mission
HCW — Humanity, Culture and Welfare — is an association founded in 2009 in memory of Hervé-Charles Wenezoui, Doctor of Law and diplomat committed to the development of Central Africa. We believe that openness to the world through knowledge and culture is an essential driver of development.
Our vision
A world where every Central African child has access to quality education, where culture is a vehicle for peace, and where solidarity builds bridges between peoples.
90K+
students reached
6
active programmes
16
years of action
Our journey
HCW association founded in memory of Hervé-Charles Wenezoui
Launch of first educational programmes in the Central African Republic
First literacy programme — 2,000 students reached
Creation of the eNdara Challenge competition for youth innovation
COVID-19 response: school kits distributed despite the crisis
WEIRAM partnership for women's empowerment in CAR
IAAP Award — Excellence in international associative action
90,000 students reached since foundation
Our team
Dedicated people driven by the conviction that education changes the world.
Dr. Ulrich Guene
PresidentMarie-Claire Wenezoui
Programme DirectorJean-Baptiste Koyara
CAR CoordinatorAminata Ndongo
Partnerships OfficerAnd many committed volunteers in France and CAR
Our partners
WEIRAM
International network for women's empowerment
KAIKELEM
Solidarity programme — widows and orphans CAR
eNdara
Digital learning platform
Our values
Education
Ensuring equitable access to knowledge for every child, regardless of their background.
Solidarity
Acting together, with empathy, for vulnerable communities in Central Africa.
Culture
Valuing Central African cultural identities as a driver of development.
Innovation
Designing creative solutions adapted to on-the-ground realities.