Dallas–Fort Worth · Since the early 1980s

One family, two homelands.

LAFABA-DFW is the Bamiléké family association of North Texas — a 501(c)⁠(3) nonprofit preserving Grassfields culture at home in Dallas–Fort Worth and investing in education across Cameroon's West Region.

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600+children equipped through Operation Backpack

40+years serving the DFW Bamiléké community

157members as of September 2026

His Majesty Natchemah Fo'o Sokoudjou Mpoda with the LAFABA-DFW family, Mansfield, September 2026 · Photos: Galaxy Media Pics

What we do

Three pillars, one mission

Culture & community

Monthly gatherings, royal visits, celebrations, and mutual support for Bamiléké families across the Metroplex.

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Education in Cameroon

Operation Backpack (B2) delivers school supplies to pupils in the West Region every August before school starts.

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A home of our own

The Community Hall Project will give DFW a permanent center for Bamiléké cultural and community life.

Community Hall →

Coming up

Next gatherings

14Nov

November General Assembly

8:00 PM · Hosted by a member family. Address shared with members by SMS, email and in the member space.

20Mar2027

60th birthday of Mr. Maurice Talla

The LaFaBa DFW family is warmly invited to celebrate the 60th birthday of Mr. Maurice Talla in Bamendjou. Further details will be shared as the date approaches.

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