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Human rights & social inclusion
Raising awareness of fundamental rights, defending access to justice, promoting equal opportunities and targeted action against all forms of discrimination.
Our areas of engagement
Communities shaping their future.
Strategic areas of intervention for real and lasting impact on the ground.
Five areas of intervention
Where we act every day.
Strategic areas of intervention for real and lasting impact on the ground.
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Citizenship & democratic participation
Civic education programmes, support for local decision-making, promotion of youth leadership and women’s social entrepreneurship.
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Peaceful elections & social cohesion
Preventing electoral conflict, promoting a culture of peace, countering disinformation and election observation in strict compliance with accreditation protocols.
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Governance & non-profit compliance
Promoting transparency standards, preventing financial and legal risks (AML/CFT) and supporting civil society towards exemplary governance.
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Capacity building & project engineering
Training cycles, support engineering and skills transfer for community-based organisations (CBOs).
Flagship projects & initiatives
Turning our convictions into impact.
A portfolio of strategic initiatives serving human rights, governance and community action.
PRJ-01
OCDG-DH
Citizen Observatory of Democracy, Governance and Human Rights
2027–2029 · Permanent mechanism
Provide a scientific and independent barometer to assess governance, strengthen the rule of law and defend fundamental freedoms in West Africa.
- 500trained and accredited observers
- 1six-monthly governance barometer
PRJ-01 · OCDG-DH
Citizen Observatory of Democracy, Governance and Human Rights
- Timeline
- 2027–2029 · Permanent mechanism
- Mission
- Provide a scientific and independent barometer to assess governance, strengthen the rule of law and defend fundamental freedoms in West Africa.
- Key actions
- Institutional monitoring, field election observation, tracking of public commitments and advocacy with international bodies (ECOWAS, AU).
Target impact
- 500trained and accredited observers
- 1six-monthly governance barometer
- 3continental reference reports published
PRJ-02
APF-JFL
Pan-African Leadership Academy for Young People and Women
2027–2029 · 3 annual cohorts
Renew civic leadership and accelerate the effective representation of young people and women in political, economic and community decision-making bodies through a programme of excellence in ethical leadership.
- 300certified young and women leaders (min. 60% women)
- 1structured pan-African alumni network
PRJ-02 · APF-JFL
Pan-African Leadership Academy for Young People and Women
- Timeline
- 2027–2029 · 3 annual cohorts
- Mission
- Renew civic leadership and accelerate the effective representation of young people and women in political, economic and community decision-making bodies through a programme of excellence in ethical leadership.
- Key actions
- Certified intensive training modules, a national and sub-regional mentoring and coaching programme, and technical incubation of the best local civic initiatives.
Target impact
- 300certified young and women leaders (min. 60% women)
- 1structured pan-African alumni network
- 35%of graduates in leadership positions within 18 months
PRJ-03
PIMPRC
Inter-African Programme for Mediation, Conflict Prevention and Resolution
2027–2029 · Permanent mechanism
Prevent socio-political, land-related and cross-border crises in West Africa by combining preventive diplomacy with endogenous mediation mechanisms.
- 15operational local peace committees
- 250trained community mediators
PRJ-03 · PIMPRC
Inter-African Programme for Mediation, Conflict Prevention and Resolution
- Timeline
- 2027–2029 · Permanent mechanism
- Mission
- Prevent socio-political, land-related and cross-border crises in West Africa by combining preventive diplomacy with endogenous mediation mechanisms.
- Key actions
- Deployment of an early warning system, negotiation training for traditional and religious leaders, establishment of peace committees and citizen dialogue forums.
Target impact
- 15operational local peace committees
- 250trained community mediators
- 80%of local disputes resolved jointly
PRJ-04
IDL-RCJE
Initiative for Local Development, Climate Resilience and Environmental Justice
2027–2029 · Local roll-out
Protect vulnerable communities from climate shocks and ensure fair, sustainable and transparent management of natural resources and industrial projects.
- 20municipalities supported
- 50green micro-initiatives funded
PRJ-04 · IDL-RCJE
Initiative for Local Development, Climate Resilience and Environmental Justice
- Timeline
- 2027–2029 · Local roll-out
- Mission
- Protect vulnerable communities from climate shocks and ensure fair, sustainable and transparent management of natural resources and industrial projects.
- Key actions
- Integrating climate into local planning, citizen monitoring of environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA), land restoration and support for the local green economy.
Target impact
- 20municipalities supported
- 50green micro-initiatives funded
- 1,500local actors reached
PRJ-05
RAPD-FEGV
African Network for the Rights of Women, Children and Vulnerable Groups
2027–2029 · Ongoing
Protect women, children and people with disabilities from violence and exclusion through justice, empowerment and advocacy.
- 500survivors supported
- 1,000women financially empowered
PRJ-05 · RAPD-FEGV
African Network for the Rights of Women, Children and Vulnerable Groups
- Timeline
- 2027–2029 · Ongoing
- Mission
- Protect women, children and people with disabilities from violence and exclusion through justice, empowerment and advocacy.
- Key actions
- Listening and emergency legal aid desks, women’s entrepreneurship training and alignment of local laws with African standards.
Target impact
- 500survivors supported
- 1,000women financially empowered
- 3regional awareness campaigns
PRJ-06
PRTF-LBC/FT
Pan-African Programme for Financial Transparency and AML/CFT
2027–2029 · Permanent mechanism
Fight illicit financial flows and money laundering in West Africa while supporting non-profit organisations towards full compliance with international standards (FATF, GIABA, CENTIF), without restricting civic space.
- 150CSO/NPO managers brought into compliance
- 3practical AML/CFT guides published
PRJ-06 · PRTF-LBC/FT
Pan-African Programme for Financial Transparency and AML/CFT
- Timeline
- 2027–2029 · Permanent mechanism
- Mission
- Fight illicit financial flows and money laundering in West Africa while supporting non-profit organisations towards full compliance with international standards (FATF, GIABA, CENTIF), without restricting civic space.
- Key actions
- Practical training in risk mapping and fund traceability, studies on the vulnerability of financial channels, and a permanent dialogue framework between civil society and financial intelligence units.
Target impact
- 150CSO/NPO managers brought into compliance
- 3practical AML/CFT guides published
- 6multi-stakeholder workshops (CENTIF, GIABA, CSOs)
PRJ-07
PPNMC
Pan-African Platform for Digitalisation and Citizen Mobilisation
2027–2029 · Roll-out then scale-up
Drive RIDHA’s CivicTech component to democratise civic engagement, modernise access to information and overcome geographical barriers through digital technology.
- 1interactive web and mobile app
- 100,000active users
PRJ-07 · PPNMC
Pan-African Platform for Digitalisation and Citizen Mobilisation
- Timeline
- 2027–2029 · Roll-out then scale-up
- Mission
- Drive RIDHA’s CivicTech component to democratise civic engagement, modernise access to information and overcome geographical barriers through digital technology.
- Key actions
- Online consultation and petition tools, digital human rights monitoring, interactive e-learning modules and an online community of civic actors.
Target impact
- 1interactive web and mobile app
- 100,000active users
- 50citizen consultations or petitions hosted
PRJ-08
FADDHDA
Annual Forum on Democracy, Human Rights and Development in Africa
3 editions · late 2027, 2028 and 2029
Build an outstanding continental platform for strategic dialogue, non-governmental diplomacy and the assessment of democratic processes in Africa.
- 3international editions
- 1,200high-level participants
PRJ-08 · FADDHDA
Annual Forum on Democracy, Human Rights and Development in Africa
- Timeline
- 3 editions · late 2027, 2028 and 2029
- Mission
- Build an outstanding continental platform for strategic dialogue, non-governmental diplomacy and the assessment of democratic processes in Africa.
- Key actions
- High-level plenaries, social innovation forums, exhibitions and closed-door parallel diplomacy sessions between decision-makers and civil society.
Target impact
- 3international editions
- 1,200high-level participants
- 3policy declarations submitted to the AU and ECOWAS
PRJ-09
FSAICH
Support Fund for Community and Humanitarian Initiatives
2027–2029 · Permanent window
Provide flexible, fast and transparent cascade funding (sub-granting) to high-impact citizen micro-initiatives and support local humanitarian emergencies.
- 60micro-projects funded and supported
- 100%of beneficiary CBOs trained in financial management
PRJ-09 · FSAICH
Support Fund for Community and Humanitarian Initiatives
- Timeline
- 2027–2029 · Permanent window
- Mission
- Provide flexible, fast and transparent cascade funding (sub-granting) to high-impact citizen micro-initiatives and support local humanitarian emergencies.
- Key actions
- Thematic calls for proposals, micro-grants with close follow-up, management capacity building for CBOs and an emergency window available within 72 hours.
Target impact
- 60micro-projects funded and supported
- 100%of beneficiary CBOs trained in financial management
- 30,000people directly reached
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