Programme · Leadership des femmes et des jeunes
Renforcer le leadership des femmes et des jeunes en Afrique francophone occidentale et centrale.
Women play a vital role in Africa’s economy. Yet, they continue to be largely excluded from decisions that affect their lives, health, and well-being. To change this reality, they need to be empowered and supported to participate in decision-making processes, so that policies affecting their health are truly effective and consider their experiences, needs, and cultural contexts.
Launched in July 2021, Voix EssentiELLES is an initiative that aims to improve access to resources and strengthen the leadership of women and young people in Francophone West and Central Africa, enabling them to meaningfully influence national policies and programs in support of sustainable development.
Improve access to resources and strengthen the leadership of women and young people in Francophone West and Central Africa.
Enable women and young people to meaningfully influence national policies and programs in support of sustainable development.
38 women- and girls-led organizations supported in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal.
Expansion to three new countries: Benin, Togo and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Together, these mechanisms aim to create an ecosystem that fosters the emergence of committed leaders capable of transforming community priorities into inclusive and sustainable public policies and actions.
Voix EssentiELLES relies on an integrated approach built around complementary pillars.
Supports initiatives led by women-led organizations by providing access to flexible and appropriate financial resources.
Offers a space for capacity-building, leadership development and mentorship, equipping women and young people with the skills needed to advocate effectively and assume influential roles within decision-making bodies.
Discover the women supported by Voix EssentiELLES in Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Togo.