On March 17, 2008 MCC Niger launched a three year program which focuses on bolstering girl's education, reducing public corruption, streamlining business creation procedures and improving rights and access to land. read more »
The USAID funded program works in 61 MCHN sites throughout the Department of Podor providing support for health services and a robust direct distribution program that provides nutritional support to pregnant and lactating women and malnourished children. read more »
The Action for West Africa (AWARE-HIV/AIDS) Project supports the replication of policies and improved technical and managerial models within the region to contribute to a reduction of sexually transmitted infections and HIV infections. read more »
Africare/Niger achieved the rehabilitation of 13 existing rural radios in the Agadez region and the set up of one new radio in the rural commune of Tassara. As a result the broadcasts now reach the maximum number of people living in this wedged northern region. read more »
An entrepreneur's vision, now a reality, creates jobs and investment By the end of 2008, Buetec Broderie of Cameroon was inaugurating a new knitting, dyeing and sewing factory, adding 100 new employees, and developing a marketing plan for its products: custom embroidered high quality knit garments. With over a $1 million investment over the past year - $3 million over the last few years altogether - the dynamic entrepreneurs behind Buetec has succeeded with help from USAID's West Africa Trade Hub. Francois Guemto's entrepreneurial intelligence and ambition explain Buetec Broderie's success , read more »
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