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Agriculture, Livestock Farming, Environment: 3 Ways to Tackle Malnutrition

According to the World Food Programme, Chad is facing acute food and nutrition insecurity for the fourth year running. Nearly 1.9 million people need food aid during the lean season from June to August, when family food reserves are diminishing. The provinces of Kanem and Barh el Gazel have not…

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Coordinating Development Work to Benefit People in Chad

The Chadian provinces of Kanem and Barh el Gazel are receiving particular attention from Alliance Sahel members, who are working with local authorities to develop the Integrated Territorial Approach. The aim is to better coordinate development stakeholders and respond more appropriately to the priorities of local communities. Testimonials from the…

26 June 202328 June 2023 News

Activities of the “Sahel Facility” Foundation in Chad

The “Sahel Facility” Foundation was established in 2021 as a trust fund to finance community projects in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Mali, Niger and Chad. The foundation is open to any donor wishing to invest in the Sahel region, in particular partners of the Sahel Alliance. In Chad, as in the…

14 June 202316 February 2024 News Forthcoming events

Update of the interactive map of Alliance Sahel labelled projects

The public interactive map of the Sahel Alliance labelled projects has been updated during the first quarter of 2023. It is accessible from the Sahel Alliance website. The interactive map aims to show the territorial coverage of projects implemented by Sahel Alliance members. It now contains data on a selection…

23 May 20232 June 2023 News

Decentralisation, a Factor in Prevention and Civil Resolution of Crises in the Sahel?

Despite the serious crises in several parts of the Sahel, the region offers vast opportunities and potential, including a very young and talented population, a rich culture and history, and diverse and abundant natural resources that can contribute to stabilisation and sustainable development. Local and regional authorities play a key…

3 May 20239 May 2023 News

Adaptive social protection in the Sahel: a vital preparation for times of crisis

The Sahel region is facing several crises related to climate change, conflicts and the impact of global shocks. These crises undermine jobs, food security, human capital and long-term development prospects. Extremely poor people are disproportionately and permanently affected. The Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated the need for governments to strengthen adaptive social…

27 April 20234 May 2023 News Decentralization and basic services

Sahel: An approach to aid adapted to fragile areas

In the face of the worsening of conflicts in many regions of the Sahel and their multiple consequences on the living conditions of the populations, the international community is seeking to strengthen the relevance, effectiveness and impact of its aid in these areas, paying particular attention to the prevention and treatment…

25 April 20234 May 2023 News

“Enabling women to share their experiences to free themselves and find solutions”

Women are key players in peace and development in the Sahel. President of the association “Femmes de l’avenir”, Franceline Tranagda describes how women’s role could be strengthened in Burkina Faso. Franceline Tranagda What are the actions carried out by the Association femmes de l’Avenir? The association “Femmes de l’avenir” was…

6 April 202317 April 2023 News

Strengthening the role of women in development in the Sahel: 3 examples

In the Sahel, women are making a strong contribution tackle the region’s challenges. Women are agents of change in all areas – economic life, social cohesion, nutritional security, climate resilience – but they face many obstacles to their empowerment and participation. To support their role, the members of the Sahel…

6 April 20236 April 2023 News

Contribute to the Effectiveness of Women’s and Girls’ Rights

Burkinabé women face obstacles in achieving and ensuring their rights. To help them, a group of women legal experts have come together as the Association des Femmes Juristes (Association of Legal Expert Women) of Burkina Faso. Its programme coordinator, Christiane Zaï/Nikiema, sheds light on the obstacles to women’s rights and…

6 April 202313 April 2023 News