SAHEL INSIGHT

Plagued by political instability, economic crisis and the terrorist threat, the Sahel region faces numerous challenges that severely affect the populations. In response, the Sahel Insight project has trained civil society actors in influence, citizen engagement, digital campaigns and gender issues to drive change in their respective countries.

🎯Goal

To fight inequalities in the Sahel region through the promotion of good practices and citizen mobilisations in favour of public policies adapted to the reduction of inequalities.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Targets

Civil society actors from the Sahel countries

Cyberspace actors

Authorities and political actors

Human rights defenders

National and regional institutions
Citizens of the Sahel countries

📅Duration

2 phases of 18 months each

🏳️ Area of intervention

Continental

🤝Partners

Agence Française de Développement

🌐Resources

sahelinsight.africtivistes.org

Rimoyal Bruce, journalist and activist for social equality in Chad

A trained journalist currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Influence Marketing Communication and Press Relations at INSEEC in Bordeaux, Rimoyal Bruce is a passionate voice for social justice in Chad. A sports enthusiast and social rights advocate, he coordinates Sahel Activistes Tchad, a youth-led movement that mobilises against inequality. Through large-scale campaigns such as #ElectricityForAll, […]

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Telemarketing to citizen engagement: the inspiring journey of Ndeye Fatou Diouf

Ndèye Fatou Diouf, affectionately known as “Nifa” by her loved ones, began her career in sales and customer service, thus acquiring solid experience in marketing and communication, as well as in managing human relations. After several years of working in various sectors, her journey took a decisive turn when she joined AfricTivistes through the Sahel […]

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Aboubacar Son, sociologist committed to defending human rights in Burkina Faso

A sociologist and relentless activist, Aboubacar Son is a key player in the defence of human rights and the promotion of social equality in Burkina Faso. As a project manager at Plan International Burkina Faso and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Youth Leadership for Peace and Development, he works tirelessly to give a […]

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Zara Issa Abdou, Nigerien advocate for an equitable, prosperous Sahel

Zara Issa Abdou, a Nigerien activist and founding member of Sahel Activistes Niger, shares her inspiring story of commitment to social justice and the fight against inequality. Driven by a deep desire for change, she has transformed her early grassroots actions into a structured movement thanks to key training courses, notably those of AfricTivistes. She […]

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