Our identity
NGO AMIS DE L'AFRIQUE FRANCOPHONE (AMAF)
Created in April 2008
And officially recognized by the Beninese authorities under No. 2008/0627/DEP-ATL-LITT/SG/SAG-Assoc of December 30, 2008
AMAF-Benin
Is a development organization engaged in the United Nations resolution process in relation to the 1992 International Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro
Covers 10 departments in Benin
The Alibori, the Atacora, the Atlantic, the Hills, the Couffo, the Donga, the Mono, the Ouémé and the Zou
Proven experience
AMAF-Benin has been working for over 15 years to promote sustainable economic and social development in Benin.
Quick call
+229 0147720947
5 K ![]()
direct beneficiaries in more than 10 departments in Benin
More about us
Building a fairer society for the people of Benin
AMAF-BENIN was created to promote appropriate forms of recognition and the promotion of socio-economic and environmental rights of disadvantaged and vulnerable communities, particularly young girls and women, and the promotion of social, climate and environmental justice.
AMAF-BENIN aims for a Benin where nature conservation and the elimination of the root causes of hunger and poverty become a priority and a reality so that communities and individuals can feed themselves and live in dignity and harmony with nature.
Equality, social and environmental justice Participatory developmentHuman and Peoples' RightsCommitment and solidarity.
Quick call
+229 0147720947
Our strategic objectives
Addressing socio-economic problems
Biodiversity & Climate Change
Plant, restore, protect
Education & Training
Literacy, technical training, and social integration
Economic empowerment
Support for agriculture, beekeeping and entrepreneurship
Governance and rights
Citizen participation, gender inclusion.
Our approaches
What guarantees our success
Gender and inclusion approach
AMAF works to ensure fair access to resources, including the well-being of vulnerable children, young people in difficulty and marginalized and discriminated women.
Participatory approach
Communities co-construct each project, which allows us to achieve positive and convincing results and to guarantee appropriation of the achievements of the activities/projects for their sustainability.
RAPACE Approach
Holistic Vision for Strengthening leadership, Improving resilience, Provoking and/or creating sustainable solutions, Supporting and facilitating access to relevant information, Building green and resilient natural landscapes and Educating populations.
Organizational structure AMAF BENIN
Governance bodies and structures
General Assembly
It is the supreme organ of the Organization. It meets once a year in ordinary session and may meet several times a year in extraordinary session at the request of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or at the request of at least 2/3 of the members. It debates and decides on matters relating to the life of the Organization and its decisions are binding on all members.
Board of Directors
It is the body responsible for guiding, representing and managing the Organization between two General Assemblies. It is composed of 7 members who ensure the implementation of the guidelines and decisions taken by the General Assembly and it ensures the promotion, animation and influence of the Organization on the national and international level.
Control Committee
It is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the regularity of the Organization's accounting operations and for controlling the management of the Executive Directorate. It is composed of two auditors who are required to notify the Board of Directors of any shortcomings noted in the operation of the Organization.
Executive Management
It is the management body responsible for implementing the decisions of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors. It is composed of an Executive Director, an executive secretary, project managers, etc. who report on their management to the Board of Directors and the General Assembly.
Our team
Members of the Board of Directors
Blaise KOUTCHIKA
Responsible for partnership and monitoring and evaluation
Amudalatou SOULE
Manager of Indigenous and Community Issues
Assana FOUSSENI
Head of Social and Environmental Affairs
Générose Bayise AYI
Gender and Communication Manager
Judith Estelle Ayaba HOUESSOU
General Treasurer
Ephemia Chimène AZON
Secretary General
Nina Ella D'ALMEIDA
Chair of the Board of Directors