Strategic Pillar
Violence prevention, intergenerational dialogue, and peaceful coexistence.
Adolescents trained in non-violent communication, civic tolerance, and peace mediation.
Representatives of two parent-teacher associations trained in peaceful conflict resolution.
School peace and mediation clubs officially launched in Ouinhi and Kandi.
Targeted and verified deployment across the municipalities of Ouinhi (Zou) and Kandi (Alibori).
In a regional landscape facing emerging security challenges, social cohesion is the bedrock of community resilience. Youth For Challenge deploys homegrown civic mediation, participatory theater, and intergenerational dialogue to sustain peaceful communities across 15 cities in 9 departments.
We work with youth and community leaders to defuse tensions, instill non-violence, and turn citizens into community peacebuilders.
Active conflict prevention, grassroots mediation, and bolstering the rule of law at municipal scale.
Fostering inclusive, safe, and resilient community living across agro-pastoral and urban crossroads.
A proven 4-stage framework ensuring grassroots ownership, total transparency, and long-term sustainability.
Identifying local friction points (land disputes, electoral tensions, misinformation) in deep consultation with neighborhood leaders.
Interactive performances in national languages encouraging spectators to step up and enact non-violent conflict resolutions.
Bridging generational gaps between traditional elders and youth to restore trust and channel frustrations into civic action.
Solemn public covenants between youth associations, transport syndicates, and town hall leaders committing to non-violence.
Partisan weaponization of youth during electoral contests.
Design and broadcasting of 10 educational election videos across social networks.
Over 1,000 youth educated on positive electoral practices and behaviors to avoid.
School-based violence and lack of community coexistence learning among adolescents.
Organization of 'Pupils of Peace' workshops, non-violent communication training, and active mobilization of parents' associations.
22 adolescents trained, representatives of 2 parents' associations equipped, and 2 Pupils of Peace clubs established in Ouinhi and Kandi.
« Violence is a scourge for society and a handicap to development. A good student must embody the qualities of living together to become a good adult. We will do everything so you become good citizens and future leaders for our municipality. »
First Deputy Mayor of Ouinhi • Ouinhi (Zou)
Peace Education & Citizenship
Flagship peer-education program funded by the Benin Ministry of Sports (2025 Youth Oscars Grant). Spanning 3 strategic axes: road safety & first aid, positive masculinity & anti-GBV, and community peacebuilding.
10 communes (Mono, Zou, Collines, Alibori) · 2025 – 2027
Our code of ethics strictly prohibits any political affiliation. Facilitators sign an oath of neutrality, and project budgets are audited by certified bodies.
Corporates, donors, local councils or diaspora citizens: let’s co-build a high-impact, transparent partnership in your home municipality.
