When Women Speak Out

The Association de Soutien aux Enfants et Femmes Vulnérables (ASEFV) has embodied a driving force in social transformation in Burkina Faso since its creation in November 2013. Designated as a Knight of Merit organization since 2017, ASEFV is committed to a range of strategic interventions:
- The uncompromising fight against all forms of violence against women, young people and children;
- The promotion of equitable access to quality healthcare for all;
- The provision of essential psycho-social support to the most vulnerable widows and orphans;
- The promotion of human rights and civic-mindedness in society;
- Encouraging schooling and education for all, without distinction;
- Implementing innovative sponsorship and placement programs for orphans;
- Empowering women and young people through training and professional integration initiatives.

The West African Network of Young Women Leaders - Benin Section (ROAJELF-Benin) is a women's and feminist organization created in 2012 thanks to the contribution of the ECOWAS Center for Gender Development (CCDG), which brings together young women committed to the promotion of human rights, gender equality, and civic participation in Benin. Her vision is of a country where every young woman can fully exercise her rights, develop her leadership, and actively contribute to the social, political and economic transformation of her community.

The FONDATION REINE ADJIGNON NATABOU was created in 2016 with the main mission of working for the empowerment of women and people with disabilities. The Foundation's overall objective is to contribute to the fulfillment of people with disabilities for harmonious and sustainable development. Its areas of intervention are : Women's empowerment, Health, Education and Social mobilization.

FADeC-ONG (Femmes Actrices de Développement Communautaire) was born of the initiative of committed women from the EDUCOM project (UNICEF), who came together in 2003 to form FADeC-GIE. In 2006, the group became an officially registered NGO in Cotonou. FADeC-ONG works to empower communities through education, nutrition, health, the environment and gender equity.

VIA-ME (volontaires Itinérants Actifs pour le Mieux-Etre des Populations) is a non-profit association (ASBL) whose Vision is that of a "flourishing, resilient and self-sufficient Africa led by patriotic youth". Its mission is to "Raise awareness, train and educate young people in civic engagement and volunteerism, and offer them opportunities to volunteer in various fields to help achieve the MDGs".

FJAD is a national feminist and women's non-profit organization that strives to break down inequalities, reveal women's leadership, and encourage young girls to aim for emergence and excellence on a daily basis in North-Benin, where many sociocultural burdens are obstacles to the advancement of women's rights. The main mission of FJAD-ONG is to break all kinds of inequalities, social, cultural and physical, to touch sensibilities, to break the barriers of women's limits, and to influence the world, as well as our sisters, through our actions.

Groupe de Jeunes Filles et Femmes Autonomes (GJFA) is a women's rights organization created on January 15, 2018. It works for a world free of violence against women, based on gender equality, gender justice and respect for sexual and reproductive health rights.

Through its actions, GJFA works to transform social norms, promote female leadership, and guarantee a safe and equitable environment for all.

Women and Power Association (WoPAs) is a Beninese organization committed to the empowerment of girls and women through the strengthening of their leadership capacities and their involvement in decision-making bodies. Since 2018, WoPAs has been committed to promoting gender-sensitive governance by providing tools and opportunities for young women from various socio-professional categories to fully participate in the management of public affairs and influence decision-making processes at all levels.