Contribution: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD)
$34,571.11
Contribution to Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD)
FY 2023-24 · 2023-08-24
Summary
For a few years now, Benin has been dealing with insecurity and peace challenges. This is having a devastating impact on people’s lives and livelihoods, especially young people, women and children. Some of the immediate causes of the violent extremism include the fact that extremist narratives have become commonplace; absent or weak complaint mechanisms at the local level; and a heightened tendency toward despair and vulnerability among young people. This is why this project proposes to start ongoing public dialogues, build the capacity of young people, women and religious leaders, and develop a participation model to promote social cohesion and peaceful behaviours among young people and women.
Planned activities
1. Organize a 3-day consultation with 35 local and commune stakeholders (2 mayors, 12 commune councillors, 16 village leaders) from Kandi and Parakou to identify collaborative conflict-prevention strategies and early warning mechanisms, and to share knowledge and best practices in territorial communities, with a view to creating a manual.
2. Organize 2 community forums, each 2 days long, with 60 traditional and religious leaders from the communes of Kandi and Parakou on their roles in peacebuilding and peacekeeping.
3. Organize 2 community forums, each 3 days long, with 60 young people (men and women) from the communes of Kandi and Parakou on non-violent communication and their roles in peacebuilding.
4. Produce 100 copies of a prevention and guidance manual on conflict-prevention and conflict-management strategies in Benin. The manual will be created based on the consultations with local stakeholders and the community forums with traditional leaders, young people and women, and it will be distributed to communities in both communes.
5. Organize 6 interactive radio shows on non-violent communication, conflict prevention and the importance of peacebuilding and peacekeeping.
Expected results
1. A 3-day consultation with 35 local and commune stakeholders (2 mayors, 12 commune councillors, 16 village leaders) was organized on collaborative conflict-prevention strategies, early warning mechanisms and the sharing of knowledge and best practices in territorial communities, with a view to developing a manual.
2. Sixty (60) traditional and religious leaders from Kandi and Parakou understand their roles in peacebuilding and peacekeeping, as a result of 2 community forums.
3. Sixty (60) young people (men and women) from Kandi and Parakou understand the importance of non-violence and their roles in peacebuilding and peacekeeping, as a result of 2 community forums.
4. One hundred (100) prevention and guidance manuals on conflict-prevention and conflict-management strategies in Benin were created based on consultations with local stakeholders and distributed to communities in both communes.
5. Six (6) interactive radio shows on non-violent communication, conflict prevention and the importance of peacebuilding and peacekeeping were hosted by the young people (men and women) and resource people who were the project’s beneficiaries.
6. Local stakeholders, religious and traditional leaders, and young men and women have stronger skills relating to conflict-prevention strategies and each stakeholder’s role in peacebuilding, and the populations were educated on the culture of non-violence and peace.
Department
Program
Canada Fund for Local InitiativesCanada Fund for Local Initiatives (linked with high confidence)
Location
Porto-Novo | Porto-Novo, BJ
Recipient Type
International (non-government)
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
We are making revisions to an existing file.
Additional Information (French)
Nous procédons à des modifications d’un dossier existant.
Agreement End Date
2024-04-30
Agreement Number
CFLI-2023-OUAGA-BJ-0002
Agreement Start Date
2023-08-24
Agreement Title
Contribution to Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD)
Agreement Title (French)
Contribution à Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD)
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$34,571.11
Amendment Number
0
Description
For a few years now, Benin has been dealing with insecurity and peace challenges. This is having a devastating impact on people’s lives and livelihoods, especially young people, women and children. Some of the immediate causes of the violent extremism include the fact that extremist narratives have become commonplace; absent or weak complaint mechanisms at the local level; and a heightened tendency toward despair and vulnerability among young people. This is why this project proposes to start ongoing public dialogues, build the capacity of young people, women and religious leaders, and develop a participation model to promote social cohesion and peaceful behaviours among young people and women.
Planned activities
1. Organize a 3-day consultation with 35 local and commune stakeholders (2 mayors, 12 commune councillors, 16 village leaders) from Kandi and Parakou to identify collaborative conflict-prevention strategies and early warning mechanisms, and to share knowledge and best practices in territorial communities, with a view to creating a manual.
2. Organize 2 community forums, each 2 days long, with 60 traditional and religious leaders from the communes of Kandi and Parakou on their roles in peacebuilding and peacekeeping.
3. Organize 2 community forums, each 3 days long, with 60 young people (men and women) from the communes of Kandi and Parakou on non-violent communication and their roles in peacebuilding.
4. Produce 100 copies of a prevention and guidance manual on conflict-prevention and conflict-management strategies in Benin. The manual will be created based on the consultations with local stakeholders and the community forums with traditional leaders, young people and women, and it will be distributed to communities in both communes.
5. Organize 6 interactive radio shows on non-violent communication, conflict prevention and the importance of peacebuilding and peacekeeping.
Expected results
1. A 3-day consultation with 35 local and commune stakeholders (2 mayors, 12 commune councillors, 16 village leaders) was organized on collaborative conflict-prevention strategies, early warning mechanisms and the sharing of knowledge and best practices in territorial communities, with a view to developing a manual.
2. Sixty (60) traditional and religious leaders from Kandi and Parakou understand their roles in peacebuilding and peacekeeping, as a result of 2 community forums.
3. Sixty (60) young people (men and women) from Kandi and Parakou understand the importance of non-violence and their roles in peacebuilding and peacekeeping, as a result of 2 community forums.
4. One hundred (100) prevention and guidance manuals on conflict-prevention and conflict-management strategies in Benin were created based on consultations with local stakeholders and distributed to communities in both communes.
5. Six (6) interactive radio shows on non-violent communication, conflict prevention and the importance of peacebuilding and peacekeeping were hosted by the young people (men and women) and resource people who were the project’s beneficiaries.
6. Local stakeholders, religious and traditional leaders, and young men and women have stronger skills relating to conflict-prevention strategies and each stakeholder’s role in peacebuilding, and the populations were educated on the culture of non-violence and peace.
Description (French)
Depuis quelques années, le Bénin est confronté aux problèmes d’insécurité et de paix. Cette situation a un impact dévastateur sur la vie et les moyens de subsistance des personnes, en particulier les jeunes, les femmes et les enfants. Parmi les causes immédiates de l'extrémisme violent, on peut citer la banalisation des récits extrémistes, l'absence ou la faiblesse des mécanismes de plainte au niveau local et le renforcement d'une tendance au désespoir et à la vulnérabilité chez les jeunes. C’est pourquoi le présent projet se propose d'engager des dialogues publics durables, de renforcer les capacités des jeunes, des femmes, des leaders religieux et de développer un modèle de participation afin de promouvoir la cohésion sociale et des comportements de paix chez les jeunes et les femmes.Activités prévues1. Organiser une consultation de trois (03) jours avec 35 acteurs communaux et locaux (02 maires, 12 conseillers communaux, 16 chefs de villages) de Kandi et Parakou pour la définition des stratégies collaboratives de prévention des conflits, des mécanismes d’alerte précoce, le partage des connaissances et des meilleures pratiques dans les collectivités territoriales en vue de concevoir un manuel.2. Organiser deux (02) forums communautaires de deux (02) jours chacun avec soixante (60) leaders traditionnels et religieux des communes de Kandi et Parakou sur leurs rôles dans la construction et le maintien de la paix.3. Organiser deux (02) forums communautaires de trois (03) jours chacun avec soixante (60) jeunes (hommes et femmes) des communes de Kandi et Parakou sur la communication non violente, leurs rôles dans la construction de la paix.4. Concevoir un manuel de prévention et d’orientation sur les stratégies de prévention et de gestion des conflits au Bénin en cent (100) exemplaires. Le manuel sera conçu sur la base des consultations avec les acteurs locaux, des forums communautaires avec les leaders traditionnels, les jeunes et les femmes et diffusés auprès des communautés des deux communes.5. Organiser six (06) émissions radiophoniques interactives sur la communication non violente, la prévention des conflits, l’importance de la construction et du maintien de la paix.Résultats escomptés1. Une consultation de trois (03) jours regroupant trente-cinq (35) acteurs communaux et locaux (2 maires, 12 conseillers communaux, 16 chefs villages) a été organisée sur les stratégies collaboratives de prévention des conflits, les mécanismes d’alerte précoce, le partage des connaissances et des meilleures pratiques dans les collectivités territoriales en vue de l’élaboration d’un manuel.2. Soixante (60) leaders traditionnels et religieux de Kandi et Parakou ont compris leurs rôles dans la construction et le maintien de la paix, au moyen de deux (02) forums communautaires.3. Soixante (60) jeunes (hommes et femmes) de Kandi et Parakou ont compris l’importance de la non-violence et leurs rôles dans la construction et le maintien de la paix, au moyen de deux (02) forums communautaires.4. Cent (100) manuels de prévention et d’orientation sur les stratégies de prévention et de gestion des conflits au Bénin ont été conçus sur la base des consultations avec les acteurs locaux et diffusés auprès des communautés des deux communes.5.Six (06) émissions radiophoniques interactives sur la communication non violente, la prévention des conflits, l’importance de la construction et du maintien de la paix ont été animées par les jeunes (hommes et femmes) et les personnes ressources bénéficiaires du projet.6.Les compétences des acteurs locaux, des chefs religieux et traditionnels, des jeunes hommes et femmes ont été renforcées sur les stratégies de prévention des conflits, les rôles de chaque acteur dans la consolidation de la paix et les populations ont été sensibilisées sur la culture de la non-violence et la paix.
Expected Results
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty.
Expected Results (French)
Le Fonds canadien d'initiatives locales (FCIL) vise à appuyer des petits projets proposés et mis en oeuvre par des organisations locales. Les projets financés par le FCIL offrent de l'aide (sociale, économique ou technique) directement à la population locale. Le FCIL contribue ainsi aux objectifs de réduction de la pauvreté.
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Fonds canadien d'initiatives locales
Program Purpose
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is a contribution program that contributes to Canada’s thematic priorities for international assistance. The program is delivered through Canada’s missions abroad in countries that are eligible for official development assistance.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Fonds canadien d’initiatives locales est un programme de contribution qui soutient les priorités thématiques du Canada en matière d’aide internationale. Le programme est mis en œuvre par les missions canadiennes à l’étranger dans les pays admissibles à l’aide publique au développement.
Recipient City
Porto-Novo | Porto-Novo
Recipient Country
BJ
Recipient Legal Name
Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD)
Recipient Type
I
Reference Number
064-2023-2024-Q2-CFLI-0428