Our Programme Axes of Intervention in Benin

Axis 1

Feminism and Promotion of Women’s Rights

Strategic objective

Fight gender-based violence (GBV), promote women’s leadership, defend equal rights and encourage the socio-economic empowerment of women.

Key actions

• Awareness caravans
• Legal education
• Institutional advocacy
• Support for women’s groups

• ODD 5 · Gender Equality
• ODD 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth
• ODD 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Axis 2

Education and Child Protection

Strategic objective

Guarantee equitable access to quality education and protect minors from abuse, child labour and early marriage.

Key actions

• Distribution of school kits
• Awareness campaigns in schools
• Follow-up of vulnerable cases with the Social Promotion Centres (CPS)

• ODD 4 · Quality Education
• ODD 10 · Reduced Inequalities
• ODD 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Axis 3

Ecosystem, Environment and Sustainable Agriculture

Strategic objective

Preserve biodiversity, support adaptation to climate change and develop agroecology for food security.

Key actions

• Reforestation campaigns
• Training in sustainable farming techniques
• Community waste management and recovery

• ODD 2 · Zero hunger
• ODD 13 · Climate Action
• ODD 15 · Life on land

Axis 4

Citizenship and Social Cohesion

Strategic objective

Promote participatory governance, encourage civic spirit, fight disinformation and strengthen social peace.

Key actions

• Citizen observatories
• Fact-checking workshops
• Citizen engagement forums
• National cohesion campaigns

• ODD 10 · Reduced Inequalities
• ODD 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• ODD 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

Axis 5

Community Health and Well-being

Strategic objective

Improve preventive health, promote public hygiene and encourage the sexual and reproductive health of young people (SRHY).

Key actions

• Educational talks
• Screening and health prevention campaigns
• Awareness of community hygiene rules

• ODD 3 · Good health and well-being
• ODD 5 · Gender Equality
• ODD 6 · Clean water and sanitation