Across Africa, many countries have postponed the start of the school year – some until January 2021 – to try to adapt, as best as possible, to the constraints linked to the Coronavirus. But, despite this additional delay, the effective resumption of classes is proving very difficult and is already seriously behind schedule. MADAGASCAR Malagasy […]
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Benin: Supporting girls’ menstruation to strengthen their attendance in class
Many schools in Benin, West Africa, do not have latrines or water points. This lack of health facilities makes life difficult for many girls, even pushing some of them to drop out of school. On the occasion of World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020, we’d like to share more about our work supporting hygiene and sanitation […]
Africa: Coronavirus preventative measures don’t consider everyday realities
In the absence of treatment for COVID-19, African states are forced to take preventive health measures which often seem far from the everyday reality of the populations they lead. After a decision was made to reopen schools, Aide et Action is concerned about this discrepancy and the multiple consequences of the current crisis, especially for […]
Africa: The risks of reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic
After more than two months of closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some African governments have announced the reopening of schools, universities, and training centers. However, the contagion curve is still ascending in most of the continent’s countries. Charlemagne Bio, Aide et Action Africa’s Program Manager, raises the question of whether this is a […]
Togo: Raising awareness to curb the spread of Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic spares no country. In Africa, although urban areas are largely covered by information and awareness campaigns on barrier measures (television, radio, the internet, posters, etc.), the same is not true for more rural areas. This is why, in Togo, Aide et Action decided to carry out information and prevention activities in 11 […]
Burkina Faso: Promoting women’s autonomy to increase decision-making power
Today, millions of women live without education, vocational training, and jobs. Victims of discrimination and inequality, they find themselves deprived of the freedom to make their own choices. In Burkina Faso, West Africa, Aide et Action is working to fight against this injustice, by supporting women to gain greater autonomy. This year, our Learn to […]