Niger
In 2010, Niger suffered a military coup and political crisis that destabilized the country, along with poor economic conditions. Since late 2011, we have empowered youth to participate in their community and strengthen positive social networks. Our team currently collaborates with local and international organizations in Niger and the greater Sahel to train youth in leadership and social communication.
World rankings
#1 is most peaceful, equal, and democratic
PEACE
#113out of 163 countries
GENDER EQUALITY
#154out of 155 countries
DEMOCRACY
#121out of 167 countries
NIGER’S FEARED GANG LEADER TURNS INTO BOLD YOUTH ACTIVIST
Idrissa “Paho” Sani Malam is a fearsome gang leader from Zinder, Niger. How did he become the most respected peacebuilder and youth activist in the city? Will you join us in empowering community heroes to create enduring change?
Latest projects
“ADALCI” (Fairness): Strengthening Access to Justice
Since 2012, Niger has faced an upsurge in insecurity due to the Boko Haram insurgency and the Malian crisis, primarily affecting the regions of Diffa, Tahoua, and Tillabéri. This insecurity, coupled with limited resources to address it, fosters mistrust and divisions within communities, making them more vulnerable to extremist groups. In collaboration with the American […]
Building Tomorrow: Creating Stability and Peace in Niger’s Tillabéri and Tahoua Regions
Cross-border areas between Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso face complex security problems and high economic and social vulnerabilities. This shared transhumance area, affected by climate change, runs out of resources, further exacerbating existing tensions within agro-pastoral communities. Populations, therefore, face increasing food and nutrition insecurity amid weakening governance and conflict management systems…
