Enhancing Team Spirit Through Volunteer Coordination: The Inspiring Leadership of Ndiforkangoh Marouf Kenyui: 

22 January 2026

Under the dedicated coordination of Ndiforkangoh Marouf Kenyui, members of the Environmental Club at Lycée d’Obala have brought creativity, teamwork, and community spirit to life through a school beautification project. Assigned the task of organizing the work, Marouf demonstrated commendable leadership in mobilizing his classmates and guiding the project from planning to near completion.

Earlier in the week, Marouf held discussions with his classmates, seeking three to five volunteers to stay after school on Wednesday to complete the remaining tasks. With enthusiasm and clear direction, he encouraged teamwork by emphasizing preparation humorously saying they would “sharpen their lives” to make the work easier.

Marouf’s plan involved adding two new tyres to the two already decorated, arranging all four tyres in a circle, and planting cocoa seedlings inside them. He also outlined a plan to document each stage of the project with photographs and videos, ensuring transparency and recording the team’s progress.

By midweek, the volunteer effort had grown beyond expectation. Instead of five, about ten to twelve students joined the initiative, with four to five actively working nonstop to complete the project. The team’s energy and dedication surpassed their initial goals, they managed to decorate and arrange more tyres than planned, guided by spontaneous creativity and teamwork.

Despite the physical demands, the group remained determined, transforming challenges into collective success. As Marouf proudly reported, “It was tough, but we overcame the difficulties in our own way.” The resulting design is a noticeable improvement over previous efforts, making the school environment more appealing and vibrant.

This initiative, carried out under the Environmental Club at Lycée d’Obala, strongly aligns with the objectives of YCD. YCD emphasizes youth empowerment, environmental stewardship, and active participation in community improvement. Through practical teamwork and creative problem-solving, Marouf and his team demonstrated YCD’s mission of nurturing responsible young leaders who take initiative to transform their surroundings. The project not only enhanced the school’s appearance but also cultivated values of service, unity, and shared responsibility among students, all central pillars of YCD’s vision.

The project now moves into its final phase: painting the tyres and decorating with bottles, a finishing touch that will complete the transformation. Thanks to Marouf’s leadership, the commitment of the Environmental Club members, and the support of YCD’s vision, this volunteer project stands as a model of initiative, collaboration, and youth-driven community development.