Benin

The Reine HANGBE Foundation, essentially composed of women leaders, is a non-profit NGO dedicated to the ideal of improving the socio-economic status of women through information, training, sharing, networking, etc. Its members firmly believe that education and empowerment of women are prerequisites for development. Its members firmly believe that women's education and empowerment are prerequisites for development, and have been fighting since 2005 for social justice through the fight against violence against women and children, the right to inclusive quality education for all, especially girls, especially in terms of health and sexual and reproductive health, citizenship education and the safeguarding of a healthy environment?

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.

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.

Icône 360° is a Non-Governmental Organization based in Benin that campaigns for social well-being through an inclusive 360° approach. Created in 2015 and officially registered on December 12, 2016, it works primarily in the fields of health, education, the environment and community leadership. More specifically, it aims to:

• Combat and prevent all chronic and endemic diseases (malaria, hepatitis, cancers, STIs, malnutrition);
• Protecting the environment and nature, safeguarding biodiversity and promoting the use of renewable energies;
• Ensuring the social well-being of populations
• Promoting gender equality.

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".

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.

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 Benin Women Alumni Association (BWAA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2017, bringing together over 200 Beninese women who have benefited from American exchange and leadership programs such as YALI, Fulbright, IVLP, AWEP, Humphrey, PAYLP, among others.

This diversity of backgrounds creates an intergenerational community of women with varied profiles - magistrates, scientists, journalists, entrepreneurs, sportswomen - united by a common vision: to promote female leadership and civic engagement through mentoring, coaching and training.

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.