François HOUNYEME
President of the Board of Directors
Philosophy teacher, civic leader, and co-founder of Youth For Challenge, overseeing strategic policy and adherence to core organizational values.
Our Story & Commitments
Empowering Youth as Drivers of Progress.
Contribute to the sustainable economic empowerment of youth and women, and the strengthening of participatory local governance, through training, entrepreneurial support, inclusive leadership promotion, and community peacebuilding.
Who We Are
An NGO Born in the Field, for Communities
Youth For Challenge (YFC) est une Organisation Non Gouvernementale béninoise créée en 2018 et officiellement reconnue en 2019. Elle rassemble des femmes et des hommes résolus à servir leur société par le volontariat, l'excellence, l'engagement et le patriotisme.
Statut Légal & Enregistrement
N°9/002/PDM/SG/STCCD du 21 janvier 2019
Loi 2025-19 du 22 juillet 2025 relative aux associations et fondations en République du Bénin
Parution Officielle & Textes
Journal Officiel N°131-06 du 15 mars 2020
Statuts & Règlement Intérieur adoptés le 08 mars 2026
Siège Social National
Quartier Agonvè (derrière la Mairie), Lokossa, Département du Mono, Bénin
Active across 15 municipalities in 9 departments of Benin, our concrete grassroots work is anchored on two major priorities: civic peace & participatory governance, and economic empowerment for youth and women.
2018
Founded
15
Communes
+8 500
Beneficiaries
In the field
Civic mobilization & grassroots engagement
ONG Agréée
Préfecture du Mono
Article 4 des Statuts
Le Foyer à Trois Pierres
The logo reveals a trio of characters in Green - Yellow - Red colors, whose raised arms symbolize victory, excellence, and progress. These three figures, representing Youth, Women, and Governance, converge to form the letter 'Y', the initial of Youth. This 'Y' embodies the solid hearth, recalling the African ancestral symbolism of the three-stone hearth: a sanctuary of strength where tomorrow's leaders are forged.
La Jeunesse
Énergie vive, innovation, engagement civique et relève patriotique.
Les Femmes
Autonomie financière, leadership inclusif et éveil aux sciences STIM.
La Gouvernance
Redevabilité, paix communautaire et démocratie participative.
Notre Parcours
Les Grandes Étapes de notre Évolution
Explorez les jalons clés qui ont forgé la crédibilité, le rayonnement et l'impact de Youth For Challenge depuis sa création.
2026Flagship Program
Allô Citoyen Civic Program (10 Municipalities)
Deployment of the flagship civic education program across 10 municipalities in Benin: active training on road safety with CNSR, reproductive health rights, and responsible citizenship.
+1 400
Youth sensitized
Measurable, verified, and certified on the ground.
Archives Youth For ChallengeBénin
Cap Stratégique
Notre Vision Panafricaine à l’Horizon 2033.
To be by 2033 a leading pan-African organization serving the economic empowerment of youth and women, and peaceful, prosperous, and well-governed African communities.
Couverture 12 Départements
Étendre les antennes opérationnelles et les cellules de volontariat à l'ensemble du territoire béninois pour ne laisser aucun jeune ni aucune femme de côté.
Dimension Panafricaine
Bâtir des synergies durables avec les mouvements de jeunesse en Afrique de l'Ouest et sur tout le continent pour promouvoir la paix et la bonne gouvernance.
Autonomie Économique
Accélérer l'entrepreneuriat des jeunes, l'initiation des filles aux métiers d'avenir (STEM) et l'inclusion financière par des solutions pérennes.
Notre ADN
Les Quatre Valeurs Fondatrices
Chaque membre, bénévole et projet de Youth For Challenge s'articule autour de ces quatre principes cardinaux.
Volunteerism
Selfless dedication and service to the common good.
Commitment
Resolute and long-term involvement with local communities.
Patriotism
Love of nation and active dedication to building a strong, united Africa.
Excellence
Rigor, integrity, and the pursuit of the highest qualitative impact.
Gouvernance & Leadership
Les Organes Dirigeants de l'ONG
Découvrez les femmes et les hommes qui veillent à l'intégrité, au pilotage stratégique et au suivi rigoureux de notre mission.
Djètovi Lauréano BEDE
Executive Director (CEO)
Operational leader and executive head of Youth For Challenge. Overseeing budget execution, annual work plans (AWP), Civitech projects, and international alliances.
Clarisse Cadoukpè FEDJE
Vice President of the Board of Directors
Gender equality and inclusive leadership advocate, supervising female economic empowerment and gender parity across all field actions.
Morgan Andrée MORETTI
General Secretary of the Board of Directors
Legal officer and nonprofit administrator ensuring statutory compliance, registry archives, partnership contracts, and board coordination.
Bidossessi Gildas AGOSSOU
Deputy General Secretary & Zou Regional Lead
Field operations coordinator in Zou department (Ouinhi, Covè, Bohicon), leading PARA-2E exam tutoring for 198 students and positive masculinity sessions.
Jhonore BEDE
General Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Financial controller overseeing organizational cash flow, disbursements, bank reconciliations, and certified annual statements.
Héloïse GAMEFIO
Head of Administration, Finance & AYSRH Trainer
Key executive leader directing headquarters administration in Lokossa, procurement, and expert trainer on reproductive rights and GBV mitigation.
Bachiratou ISSIAKO
Internal Auditor & Lead Partnerships
Statutory auditor elected by the General Assembly ensuring expenditure compliance. She also spearheads KidsVai STEM workshops for girls in Alibori.
Cyriaque ZONDOGA
Internal Auditor & Civic Facilitator
Independent auditor ensuring financial procedural integrity. Passionate community facilitator leading youth apprentice talks in Lokossa.
Ensemble pour la jeunesse
Vous partagez nos valeurs ? Inspirons le changement ensemble.
Que vous soyez bénévole, institution, entreprise partenaire ou bailleur de fonds, votre concours est précieux pour accélérer l’impact dans nos communes.