Community well-being
Our main programs
AMAF-BENIN's actions focus on environmental protection and the sustainable use of natural resources, particularly forest resources, marine coastal resources, biodiversity, and the well-being of communities dependent on these resources. AMAF-BENIN's actions also focus on gender issues, particularly children's education, the fate of young people and vulnerable women. We work to strengthen the capacities of indigenous peoples and local communities for the governance and sustainable management of natural resources and support them through actions to restore and conserve forests, humid and mountain ecosystems and biodiversity, to strengthen resilience, improve their livelihoods and fight against climate change. Our actions are designed on the basis of indigenous and/or community knowledge, research results and/or evidence. They are developed around four (04) main programs which are closely linked.
Our Motivations
The testimonies that motivate us
AMAF-BENIN's beekeeping training allowed me to create my own cooperative. Today, I produce organic honey and train other women in my village.
Aminatou A.
Honey producer - Bassila
Thanks to the literacy and sewing program, I regained my self-confidence. I now have a job and I support my family.
Clarisse T.
Trained seamstress – Cotonou
Previously, our sacred forest was disappearing. Today, thanks to the support of AMAF-BENIN, we have learned to protect it and make it a source of wealth for the entire community.
Kossi D.
Village Chief – Commune of Aguégués