Empowering Rural Communities across Africa through the Transformative power of Art, Culture, Health, Education, and Sustainable development.
DonateWho We Are
The Belinga Foundation began 25 years ago as a simple idea: "Let’s change the world".
Over the years, this vision evolved into a focused mission—Rural Durable Development through multiplying factors. Our work is built on five key pillars: Art, Culture, Health, Education, and Sustainable Development — the essential foundations of any thriving civilization.
Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. By working closely with local partners, government officials, and traditional authorities, we amplify our impact. After all, beyond time, human effort and investment remain the most powerful multiplying factors in driving lasting change.
The dream became a reality in 2018. Based in the USA, the foundation operates both in the United States and across Africa, supported by over 100 volunteers, and has positively impacted more than 5 million lives.
"We are on a mission to help Rural Communities to unlock their potential so that they could become doctors, engineers, professional athletes or industrialists."
The Five Pillars of Our Actions
1. Art
The Foundation supports local artists by providing them opportunities to showcase their talents and earn a living.
2. Culture
We are committed to preserving culture by honoring and uplifting it through meaningful celebrations and initiatives.
3. Health
We take an innovative approach to healthcare in villages by blending the strengths of modern medicine with the wisdom of traditional (herbal) medicine.
4. Education
Our mission is to promote excellence because today’s students are tomorrow’s teachers. With each generation, we are shaping future leaders who will rise from within our own communities.
5. Sustainable Development
The Belinga Foundation champions Sustainable Development by fostering agriculture and the vast network of economic activities connected to it, both vertically and horizontally.
We drive positive change by inspiring and supporting communities.
2024, a year of impact:
In the past year, The Belinga Foundation has made powerful strides in our mission to uplift lives.
Through the dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors, we reached thousands across the U.S. and
Africa—delivering education, healthcare, clean water, and hope where it is needed most. Below are highlights of last year’s achievements:
Health
• More than 2000 free consultations just in 2024
• Cheap medical equipment
• Free medicinal drugs
• Free consultation
• Free dental care
• Free vaccines
Education
• Financial support to help the renovation of 50+ schools
• 10k students learned IT thanks to IT equipment donation
• Awards ceremonies, scholarships and innovation days in
multiple schools for students and teachers
Sport
• Multiple tournaments organized ( soccer, handball, running)
to help talent discovery
• National media coverage in all the events ( tv, press, radio)
• Equal prizes for Women and Men
Culture
• 4th Annual Festival 'Bia so Mengong'
• Largest regional festival last 2 weeks
• 1,000 exhibitors 200 dance crews 15k attendees
• Tourism
Sustainable development
• Fertilizers donation to more 500 farmers
• Financial and equipments donation to more than 50 cooperatives
In the US
• African culture promotion every week in "boys and girls club",
dancing, cooking, fashion, culture, tradition.
We organize a variety of
social events to support Charitable donations
Journey to Africa
The foundation’s annual "Journey to Africa" gala, held on February 22, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, was a vibrant evening of art and culture that brought together over 250 guests from countries like Cameroon, Switzerland, and France, as well as multiple U.S. states, alongside numerous partner NGOs, all in support of charitable causes.
Bia so Mengong
The Bia So Mengong Festival is a vibrant annual celebration showcasing the vast richness of African culture, inviting guests to experience its depth through traditional dance, authentic cuisine, and engaging presentations.
Latest News
30 July, 2025
Bia So Mengong: The Belinga Foundation rewards its Volunteers
Mengong, July 29, 2025 – True to its logic of encouraging and valuing community engagement, The Belinga Foundation has rewarded the volunteers who contributed to the organization and smooth running of the 4th edition of the BIA SO MENGONG Cultural and Artistic Festival.
29 July, 2025
Graduation Ceremony for BIA SO MENGONG Festival Volunteers
THE BELINGA Foundation awarded certificates of participation to the volunteers ....
28 July, 2025
FESTIVAL BIA SO MENGONG 2025
THE BELINGA FOUNDATION successfully organized the 5th edition of BIA SO MENGONG Cultural Festival from July 12th to 26th 2025.
28 July, 2025
FESTIVAL BIA SO MENGONG, 4TH Edition
Who will never know what it takes to organize a festival for more than two weeks?
26 July, 2025
CLOSING CEREMONY - BIA SO MENGONG INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
The Festival closing ceremony held on Saturday, July 26 in Mengong.
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Dr. Steve Felix Belinga, MD, FAAN
FOUNDER OF THE BELINGA FOUNDATION
We wish that all the partners from near or far come to see our work and help us develop these aids and improve the condition of human life.
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Our Offices
US Office
The Belinga Foundation 10929 Old Highway 71, Fort Smith, AR 72916, USA
Cameroon Office
P. O. Box 3, Mengong, South Province Cameroon