MBOA in the Loop Event

An information and demonstration event on AI, climate and health evidence in Cameroon.

About the Event

MBOA in the LOOP is a free public event hosted by eBASE Africa and iCODE Abakwa, bringing the DESTINY project to Cameroon for the first time.

DESTINY is an international initiative funded by the Wellcome Trust, building AI-powered tools that help people find, understand and use the best available evidence on climate and health. These tools are called DEST Robots, and they are now ready to be seen, tested and questioned by the people they are built to serve.

That is what this day is about.

Come and hear the stories of young Cameroonians who helped build these tools. See the tools working live. Test them yourself. Join a conversation about what AI can do for climate and health in Cameroon. Watch spoken word, music and drama that bring these themes to life. And tell us what you think because your feedback will directly shape how these tools continue to develop.

MBOA is a Cameroonian word from the Douala language. It means home, land, community. In the Loop means being part of what is happening, not standing outside it. Together they carry a simple message: this science belongs here, and everyone is welcome to use it.

What to Expect on the Day

• Doors open at 9.00 am Arrive, explore the exhibition, and connect with the team before the programme begins.
• Youth stories Young coders from iCODE Abakwa, eBASE Africa's Intentional Coding for Development initiative, share personal stories about their experience working on a global AI project right here in Cameroon.
• DESTINY presentation. What it is, what it has built, and what it means for Cameroon.
• Live demonstrations See the DEST Robots in action at hands-on stations. Try the tools yourself. Ask questions. Understand what they do and how they work, in plain language.
• Creative performances Spoken word, music and drama on the themes of climate, health and community.
• Panel discussion. A conversation bringing together voices from government, research, youth and community around one question: how can AI and evidence tools support better decisions on climate and health in Cameroon?
• Open discussions

Who is This Event For?

This event is for everyone.

• If you work in health or climate and make decisions that affect communities, come and see tools that were built with you in mind.
• If you are a young coder, developer or student, come and see what AI looks like when it is applied to real problems in Cameroon.
• If you are an artist, educator, journalist or community member, come and be part of a conversation that belongs to all of us.
• If you are simply curious about what AI, climate and health have to do with each other and with Cameroon, come and find out.

Attendance is free. No technical background is required. All are welcome.

About the DESTINY Project

DESTINY stands for Digital Evidence Synthesis Tool Innovation Yielding Improvements in Climate and Health. It is a four-year initiative funded by the Wellcome Trust, bringing together nine international institutions to build the next generation of AI-powered tools for climate and health evidence. Read more

Register Your Place

We would love to have you with us on 17 April. Spaces are limited to 60 participants. Registration closes once capacity is reached.

Register HERE!

17 April 2026 · Goethe Institut Yaoundé · 9.00 am to 4.00 pm · Free and open to all

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