Why This Matters

Leading Global Cause

Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, claiming ~236,000 lives annually.

Youth at Highest Risk

Over half of all drowning deaths involve children and young people under 29 years old.

High Burden in Africa

Africa has some of the highest drowning rates globally, with thousands of preventable deaths each year.

Preventable Crisis

Over 90% of drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries and are preventable.

No Limit International

 In Partnership With Cameroon’s Swimming and Rescue Federation (FECANAS)

Two male swimming camp participants holding up a certificate.

FECANAS

FECANAS President and national swimming squad member

No Limit International partners with the Cameroon Swimming and Rescue Federation (FECANAS) to advance swimming education as both a competitive sport and an essential lifesaving skill. In response to growing participation among children, youth, and women, the organization has provided swimming equipment and safety gear to clubs across Cameroon, supporting athlete development while strengthening community-based water safety and drowning prevention efforts.

No Limit International Co-Founder Orlyanka Tantchou stands with a group of young swimmers and a swimming education leader. In front of them on a table are boxes of swimming equipment donations, provided by No Limit International and A3 Performance.

Key Contributions

●​ Supplied sports equipment and safety gear to swimming clubs in seven regions.
●​ Hosted a handover ceremony recognizing top-performing swimmers and celebrating the initiative.
●​ Promoted drowning prevention by teaching children and youth essential swimming and rescue skills.
●​ Raised awareness of swimming as both a competitive sport and a critical safety skill.
●​ Highlighted swimming’s therapeutic benefits for patients with paralysis.

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