Bolivia

Notre objectif est de soutenir les initiatives entrepreneuriales ou la dynamique entrepreneuriale et la structuration de coopératives, via des services non-financiers, afin d’améliorer les revenus et le bien-être des ménages.

Pour y parvenir, avec nos partenaires locaux, nous veillons au renforcement des initiatives économiques (agricoles ou non agricoles), grâce au développement des capacités de production et techniques commerciales.

Grâce à l’articulation entre la production verte et les circuits de commercialisation locaux, nous œuvrons pour un rapprochement entre le producteur et le consommateur.

Afin de promouvoir l'autonomisation des femmes, nous leur proposons des formations entrepreneuriales (autonomie économique), et les accompagnons dans le renforcement de l’estime de soi et de leur leadership (autonomie physique et décisionnelle).

Sans oublier l’utilisation des TIC dans les systèmes de production et de commercialisation.

Partenaires : Aprosar, Alternativas, Esperanza Bolivia

Togo

Notre objectif, est de soutenir les initiatives entrepreneuriales, via des services non financiers et l’appui à une structure de microfinance, afin d’améliorer les revenus et le bien-être des ménages.

Pour y parvenir, avec nos partenaires locaux, nous soutenons l’entrepreneuriat agricole à travers la réalisation de diagnostics d’entreprises, l’élaboration de plans d’accompagnement personnalisés et la mise en œuvre de ces derniers.

Nous menons également des actions de sensibilisation et d’éveil de l’esprit d’entreprise et d’appui à l’élaboration de plans d’affaires, de tenue des outils de gestion, de formations, de coaching, d’appui technique. Un monitoring du soutien technique apporté et des performances entrepreneuriales est également mené.

Par ailleurs, nous apportons un soutien financier à l’entrepreneuriat. Cela implique l’accès à des micro-crédits, ainsi qu’à une caisse d’épargne pour les entrepreneurs, mais également des actions visant l’éducation financière des agriculteurs accompagnés.

Bénin

Our objective is to support entrepreneurial initiatives or entrepreneurial dynamics and the structuring of cooperatives, through the support of a non-financial business development structure or mechanism, in order to improve household incomes and well-being.

To achieve this, in collaboration with our local partners, we foster an organizational culture and enhance the technical and managerial skills of economic initiative holders, particularly through non-financial services and advice. We also support public-private consultation dynamics and facilitate access for producers to markets and financing.

Furthermore, we assist in the structuring and good governance of agricultural product transformation cooperatives.

In general, we promote social, sustainable, and inclusive entrepreneurship, particularly towards women, through initiatives such as functional literacy and a rights-based approach.

Partners: GEL Sud Bénin, GROPERE

RDC

Facilitating local initiatives in the DRC

• Project name: Fil
• Project duration:

Our objective:

To strengthen the capacities of civil society organisations (CSOs) in the DRC to promote a more inclusive and participatory democratic space. The project supports initiatives in the areas of governance, human development and sustainable development.

Our actions

• Establishment of the Local Initiative Support Service (SAIL), a resource centre for CSOs in the 26 provinces of the DRC;
• Training and support for 120 microprojects across the country;
• Funding for local microprojects up to €60,000 for a maximum duration of 12 months each;
• Support for concrete initiatives on a variety of themes:
  • Peacebuilding (Western Kasai)
  • Literacy and integration of young people (Kinshasa)
  • Care for street children (Kinshasa)
  • Detection of complications related to sickle cell anaemia (Kinshasa)
  • Cultural promotion: jazz and piano festivals (Kinshasa)
  • Expansion of hospital maternity wards (Kisenso)
  • Economic resilience of women in mining areas (Ituri)
  • Agribusiness for young people (Central Kongo)
  • Food security and access to water (Kwilu)
  • Urban sanitation and environmental education (Kinshasa)
  • Youth engagement on climate change (North Kivu)
  • Participatory land governance (South Kivu)

Our Impact:

This project helps to revitalise Congolese civil society in all provinces by promoting local initiatives. It strengthens participatory governance, improves access to fundamental rights and gives a voice to grassroots actors, particularly young people and women.

Burundi

Support for the Promotion of Agricultural and Handicraft Products

• Project name: PROVAPA-TERIMBERE
• Project duration: 2022 - 2027

Our objective:

To promote agricultural and artisanal products in the provinces of Makamba and Rutana by supporting 70 agricultural organisations (1,400 households) in the maize, cassava and banana sectors.

Our actions:

• Actions across the entire agricultural value chain and support for the various actors in the chain.
• Technical training to strengthen skills in agricultural and non-agricultural professions.
• Entrepreneurial training aimed at developing business plans, management tools, access to credit and personalised support.
• Training for producers in sustainable agricultural techniques adapted to the local context.
• Support for local production of seeds and agricultural equipment.
• Improvement of production through the introduction of quality seeds, crop diversification, or the integration of livestock farming into family farms.
• Processing of agricultural products through the establishment of small processing units to create value and reduce waste.
• Functional literacy focused on rural economic activities, particularly targeting women and marginalised groups to strengthen their autonomy and community integration.

Our impact:

This project contributes to developing more resilient agriculture that respects natural resources, while ensuring greater food security and developing the social and economic potential of the local population in an inclusive manner.

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RDC

Support and reintegration of children and young people living on the streets

Quatre projets différents visent actuellement l’accompagnement et la réinsertion des enfants et jeunes en situation de rue à Kinshasa. Il s’agit du projet « Enfants en Situation de Rue » financé par la Coopération belge, « Tremplin », financé par Enabel, l’agence technique de la coopération belge, « Elenge na Mosala », financé par la région Bruxelles Capitale et enfin le « Trajet d’apprentissage » financé par la Fondation Roi Baudouin.

• Project duration: 2022 - 2026

Our objective:

To promote the empowerment, socio-professional reintegration and dignity of young people living on the streets of Kinshasa by offering them a learning, training and support programme tailored to their needs.

Our actions:

• Reception and support for young people living on the streets, more than half of whom are girls;
• Vocational training in informal trades (cooking, beauty, cutting and sewing, electricity, mechanics, etc.)
• Practical internships with master craftsmen in the informal sector;
• Additional training in digital marketing, soft skills (behavioural and social skills) and entrepreneurship;
• Distribution of integration kits containing useful tools to help young people who have demonstrated strong motivation and empowerment skills to start their own businesses;
• Development of an inclusive approach promoting girls' access to traditionally male-dominated trades;
• Integration of a research component with UNIKIN (University of Kinshasa) to analyse integration pathways;
• Capacity building for teams at partner centres (psychosocial support, career guidance, integration).

Our Impact:

These projects offer a concrete alternative to exclusion for particularly vulnerable young people. They provide them with useful skills, recognise their potential and reconnect them with their economic and social environment. In this way, they help to build dignified and sustainable life paths.

Burundi

Support for entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector

• Project name: SESA-UMWUMBATI WACU
• Project duration: 2023-2027

Our objective:

To support 9,265 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises working in the production, processing and marketing of agricultural products in the cassava sector.

Our actions:

• Production and provision of quality seeds through support for seed producers.
• Training in agroecological practices for producers, seed producers and 53 producer organisations.
• Integration of livestock farming into family farms to diversify production and facilitate access to natural fertilisers.
• Development of processing units to diversify processed products while making use of agricultural waste.
• Facilitating access to finance through banks and microfinance institutions for rural businesses.
• Functional literacy focused on rural economic activities, particularly for women and marginalised groups to strengthen their autonomy.
• Promoting human rights and decent work through awareness-raising and popular education initiatives.
• Educational activities on the environment and the green economy to encourage responsible and sustainable behaviour.

Our impact:

This project helps to sustainably strengthen the economic capacities of thousands of rural actors involved in the cassava sector, while promoting social inclusion and autonomy for the most vulnerable. Thanks to an integrated approach, it contributes to more resilient, equitable and environmentally friendly agriculture.

RDC

Together for them

• Project name: Autonomisation économique des femmes
• Project duration:

Our objective:

To improve entrepreneurial skills, profitability and job creation for women entrepreneurs in the Bukavu region (South Kivu) while promoting their social inclusion and resilience in a challenging context.

Our actions:

• Support for 100 women entrepreneurs active in:
  • Basic food trade
  • Agri-processing
  • Crafts
  • Transport
  • Local services
• Training in entrepreneurship, administration, finance, HR management and digital marketing
• Organisational diagnostics incorporating gender analysis
• Awareness-raising on the legal framework, the environment, gender and climate change
• Integration of the OIE (Environmental Integration Tool) approach to strengthen the positive ecological impact of businesses
• Creation of a Safe Space in Bukavu including:
  • A training area
  • A psychosocial support space
  • A childcare centre
  • Emergency and comfort equipment
• Construction of the ‘Pour Elles’ house with our local partner, the Guichet Économie Locale du Sud-Kivu (South Kivu Local Economy Office)
• Establishment of mobile training teams, mainly composed of women
• Organisation of discussion forums and awareness-raising activities on:
  • Gender stereotypes
  • The fight against gender-based violence
  • Positive masculinity
  • Social norms and women's rights