Niger
CECI in Niger: nearly 40 years of action
CECI has been present in Niger since January 1986. Since then, the organization has been actively contributing to humanitarian and development projects in key areas such as education, agricultural development, women's economic empowerment, the promotion of women and girls' rights, and inclusive governance.
CECI has also monitored numerous humanitarian and development projects and programs addressing a variety of issues, including women's empowerment, environmental management, agricultural value chain development, access to drinking water and sanitation, and support for civil society organizations.
Today, its work in Niger focuses mainly on women and girls' rights, women's economic empowerment, climate change adaptation, and inclusive governance, with a particular focus on fragile contexts. These activities are mainly carried out in the regions of Tillabéri, Dosso, Tahoua, and Diffa.
CECI-Niger in numbers
300 000
women positively impacted by activities
150 000
youth positively impacted by the activities
5
partner organizations
2
active projects
Priorities
Women and girls' rights
CECI-Niger works to promote the rights of women and girls by strengthening their leadership and resource management capacities. In collaboration with local partners, the organization raises awareness about gender inequalities exacerbated by climate change and security contexts. Its projects, which incorporate inclusive and transformative approaches, aim to empower women while supporting their central role in sustainable development. CECI's activities are mainly concentrated in the regions of Tillabéri, Dosso, Tahoua, and Diffa.
Women’s economic empowerment
CECI-Niger strengthens women's economic empowerment by facilitating access to vegetable seeds and beehives, and by supporting the preparation of funding applications to climate funds. The organization supports local communities, particularly women, in implementing priority actions to improve livelihoods and preserve biodiversity. In collaboration with technical services and communities, innovative technologies and demonstration plots are being deployed. These initiatives involve women and young people, promoting sustainable economic activities while strengthening ecosystem services and natural resource management.
Adaptation to climate change
CECI-Niger draws on current and future climate knowledge to assess the impacts of climate change on economic activities, livelihoods, the agro-silvo-pastoral sector, ecosystem services, and biodiversity. The organization promotes nature-based solutions and innovative techniques, with the support of technical partners.
In collaboration with local communities, CECI strengthens the climate resilience of populations and ecosystems in the Dallol Bosso watershed. It also supports the development and updating of community development plans and degraded land restoration plans.
Inclusive governance and peacebuilding
CECI-Niger promotes inclusive governance and peacebuilding by strengthening the capacities of women and young people. It prepares them to play an active role in spaces for sharing and learning, promoting leadership, rights issues, and gender relations. The organization encourages their involvement in natural resource management and climate change adaptation, while integrating participatory approaches to strengthen social cohesion and community resilience.
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