Programs & Activities

Four programs, one goal: dignity for every woman and child

The ASSOCIATION POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DES INITIATIVES DES FEMMES ET ENFANTS EN DIFFICULTE (ADIFED) (Reg. N000001639501) implements integrated programs designed with and for the communities we serve.

Women's Economic Empowerment and Skills Training Workshops

Economic independence is the foundation of a woman's ability to protect herself and her children. This program equips women with practical, marketable skills and access to savings and small-scale finance.

Implementation goals

Deliver vocational workshops in tailoring, soap making, food processing (shea butter, soumbala, juices), dyeing and small livestock rearing
Train participants in basic literacy, numeracy, bookkeeping and business management
Establish village savings and loan associations (VSLAs) and support income-generating activities with starter kits
Connect women's groups to local markets and cooperatives

Target audience

Widows, single mothers, internally displaced women, young women out of school and women heads of household in Bobo-Dioulasso and surrounding communities.

Expected community outcomes

Increased and more stable household income
Greater participation of women in family and community decisions
Self-managed savings groups that continue beyond project funding
Reduced vulnerability to exploitation and gender-based violence

Implemented by ASSOCIATION POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DES INITIATIVES DES FEMMES ET ENFANTS EN DIFFICULTE (ADIFED) · Registration ID N000001639501 · Inquiries: info@ajmss.store

Child Protection, Welfare, and Educational Support Programs

Every child has the right to safety, care and education. ADIFED identifies children at risk and provides a continuum of support that keeps them in school and in a protective environment.

Implementation goals

Provide school kits, uniforms and tuition support for orphans and vulnerable children
Organize after-school tutoring, reading clubs and holiday catch-up classes
Run recreational, cultural and outdoor activities that promote wellbeing and resilience
Train parents, teachers and community committees to prevent and report abuse, child labor and early marriage
Refer children in danger to social services and accompany their families

Target audience

Orphans and vulnerable children, children of displaced families, girls at risk of dropout or early marriage, and their caregivers.

Expected community outcomes

Higher school enrollment, attendance and retention rates
Improved academic performance and self-esteem
Functional community child protection mechanisms
Fewer cases of child labor and early marriage in intervention areas

Implemented by ASSOCIATION POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DES INITIATIVES DES FEMMES ET ENFANTS EN DIFFICULTE (ADIFED) · Registration ID N000001639501 · Inquiries: info@ajmss.store

Community Health Outreach and Social Integration Projects

Good health and social inclusion go hand in hand. Our outreach teams bring information, prevention and psychosocial support directly to neighborhoods and families.

Implementation goals

Hold awareness sessions on maternal and child health, nutrition, hygiene, malaria prevention and reproductive health
Accompany pregnant women and sick children to health centers and support access to care
Offer psychosocial support and discussion groups for women and adolescents affected by trauma or exclusion
Facilitate social integration of displaced families through community dialogue and mentoring

Target audience

Pregnant and nursing women, mothers of young children, adolescents, people living with chronic illness and displaced households.

Expected community outcomes

Improved health-seeking behavior and prenatal attendance
Better nutrition and hygiene practices at household level
Reduced stigma and stronger social cohesion
Improved mental wellbeing among participants

Implemented by ASSOCIATION POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DES INITIATIVES DES FEMMES ET ENFANTS EN DIFFICULTE (ADIFED) · Registration ID N000001639501 · Inquiries: info@ajmss.store

Sustainable Rural and Urban Community Development Initiatives

Lasting change requires resilient communities. ADIFED supports collective projects that improve living conditions and protect the environment in both urban districts and rural villages.

Implementation goals

Support community and school gardens, improved cookstoves and tree-planting campaigns
Facilitate access to clean water and sanitation through community committees
Distribute emergency food and non-food items to families affected by crises
Strengthen local women's associations and cooperatives through organizational training

Target audience

Urban and peri-urban communities of Bobo-Dioulasso, rural villages of the Hauts-Bassins region and households affected by humanitarian crises.

Expected community outcomes

Improved food security and environmental protection
Stronger, self-organized community structures
Faster, more effective response to emergencies
Sustainable development owned by local communities

Implemented by ASSOCIATION POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DES INITIATIVES DES FEMMES ET ENFANTS EN DIFFICULTE (ADIFED) · Registration ID N000001639501 · Inquiries: info@ajmss.store