Support program for income, education and health in Niger

Niger is the poorest country in the world. Children suffer particularly from poverty. Child labor, child abuse and early marriage are part of everyday life in many places.

Many men therefore seek work in Nigeria, leaving women and children behind. Due to poverty, droughts, illness and illiteracy, they have practically no chance of building a decent life in Niger. Many therefore try to cross the country with their children to find work in North Africa. On the way, the children are exposed to many dangers.

In order to prevent this migration, we are implementing a three-year program that focuses primarily on income generation, education and child protection.

New savings and lending groups are being set up and existing ones supported. In
These groups enable women to give each other loans for emergencies or to set up a small
to set up a small business. The groups also set up small businesses themselves. In order for this to succeed, the women acquire basic knowledge in bookkeeping and management. By processing agricultural products and other raw materials, the women achieve greater added value. Together they produce products such as baked goods, sesame paste or Marseille soap.

The families also receive livestock such as goats, which serve as a source of food for the family, while the surplus milk and cheese can be sold to generate an income. Donate a goat here.