The aim of the project is to create a solidarity coliving space for impact entrepreneurs while organising the Arbre à Palabres, a space for dialogue on climate justice.

Ukuzola has achieved significant quantitative results in just a few months. The coliving facility in Yaoundé has housed 14 impact entrepreneurs, including 8 women, in an environment conducive to their development. A total of 200 hours of personalised coaching were provided, along with 60 practical workshops and 48 collaborative co-development sessions. The Arbre à Palabres brought together more than 50 participants from diverse backgrounds to discuss climate justice and co-construct policy recommendations. In addition, 10 monthly walks were organised to strengthen community cohesion and stimulate the creativity of the colivers.

Ukuzola has achieved a number of significant qualitative results since its launch. Thanks to solidarity-based coliving, the hosted entrepreneurs have been able to concentrate entirely on their impact projects, without the financial constraints of day-to-day life. Training courses in entrepreneurship, gender and CSR have strengthened their skills, enabling them to structure their initiatives more effectively. The Arbre à Palabres has encouraged an inclusive dialogue between citizens, experts and decision-makers, leading to concrete recommendations for improving climate justice in Cameroon. Ukuzola has also created a monitoring network, ensuring that the actions taken are sustainable and that people are continually mobilised to find lasting solutions.

The Ukuzola project was financed by a crowdfunding campaign, as well as partnerships with incubators and support from Crédit Agricole SA, the Medici for Equality endowment fund, the Schneider Foundation and the Africa Europe Foundation.