Strengthening civil society and creating economic prospects for young people and women in the context of climate change

About this project

The project strengthens civil society and creates sustainable economic opportunities for young people-particularly girls, young women, and youth with disabilities-in Blitta, Togo. At its core is a socio-ecological approach focused on technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial training. Young people are supported in establishing inclusive agricultural cooperatives in fish farming, mushroom cultivation, poultry farming, and organic vegetable production. At the community level, the project mobilizes families, local authorities, and traditional leaders to challenge discriminatory norms and promote the economic participation of marginalized youth. Climate change is addressed through the integration of environmentally friendly practices in training and production, aiming to enhance ecological sustainability and youth employability. To promote financial inclusion, the project improves access to credit and tailors financial products to the needs of young people in rural areas. At the same time, it engages in advocacy to make public financial services more inclusive and youth-oriented. Through training, mentoring, cooperative development, and institutional capacity building, the project drives social change, empowers disadvantaged groups, and strengthens their resilience to poverty, migration, and radicalization.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 2Zero Hunger
• 4Quality Education
• 10Reduced Inequalities

Published by

Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) · Government

Countries

Togo

Sectors

Agricultural education/trainingAgricultural co-operativesFishery developmentFishery education/training

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Places

Lome

Published by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 30 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: DE-1-202506004-8428.

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