Solidarity, Intervention & Training

Solinfo is a non-governmental organization for international solidarity, based in Paris and driven by volunteers and experts.

We work in countries experiencing emergencies or in post-emergency situations, supporting young people in distress and vulnerable groups through local NGOs to help them rebuild their lives and, in turn, contribute to the future of their region.

Our history

Since 2002, our work has been built on cooperation with local partners (local NGOs). We support them by providing technical, financial and human resources, drawing on the expertise and commitment of our volunteers.

Solinfo, a humanitarian organization active for nearly 25 years…

Solinfo, a non-profit organization under French law (association loi 1901), was founded in 2002 by a travel enthusiast in Bangladesh, where he created the first computer training center. Today, 300 young people graduate each year from our ten centers.

Active since its creation in more than ten crisis-affected countries, Solinfo—born from a moment of inspiration and a humanist commitment—has become an NGO specializing in training and supporting local initiatives aimed at strengthening the resilience of young people facing crises and poverty.

The torch has been passed on since 2002, carried by dedicated members and volunteer experts who commit their skills for time-limited missions.

Present today in five countries with seven programs…

Solinfo currently operates primarily in Bangladesh, Côte d’Ivoire, Iraq, Mozambique and Syria, where it runs seven programmes benefiting nearly 6,000 young people whose lives are threatened by poverty, war and natural disasters. These beneficiaries come from vulnerable groups and often live in camps for internally displaced people or refugees.

Our work aims to strengthen the resilience of these young people living in vulnerable conditions.

Our action relies primarily on cooperation with local NGOs, true project partners. We support them through technical, financial, and human assistance, mobilizing the expertise and commitment of our volunteers.

A steadfast vocation that remains human-sized…

Solinfo is currently chaired by Edouard Lagourgue, a humanitarian actor since the 1980s and a board member of several humanitarian organizations.

Solinfo strives to remain at the heart of humanitarian response by deliberately focusing its work on a limited number of countries, consistent with its financial capacity and its ability to deploy volunteers and experts.

Its deep vocation remains to address the future needs of young people — a commitment we wholeheartedly share with our partners.

As an independent NGO, Solinfo is funded by patrons, private donors, foundations, and companies. Some projects have also received support from institutional donors.

Our approach

The organization has strong experience in cooperating with humanitarian and social actors in the Global South.

Values and Ethical Principles

Solinfo, a non-profit association under French law, provides assistance on a voluntary basis and in full respect of international humanitarian law.

Solinfo is non-political and non-religious, acting with strict neutrality and working solely for the benefit of the victims it serves, in line with international law and children’s rights.

As an independent NGO, Solinfo is primarily funded by philanthropic supporters, private donors, foundations and companies. In the most recent financial year, 90% of the funds received were allocated to the implementation of humanitarian programmes.

A Transparent Relationship with Our Donors

Solinfo receives support from philanthropic sponsors to cover its headquarters operating costs and from private donors to fund its programmes, most of whom come from the corporate sector. 82% of its funding comes from private donations, while 18% comes from institutional donors and foundations. Solinfo’s annual budget allocated to field operations ranges from €90,000 to €120,000.

We regularly report on the progress and challenges of our projects. Our commitment is to keep you informed without constantly soliciting you, respecting your freedom while hoping for the continued loyalty of your support.

Simple Principles of Action

Strengthen local humanitarian response capacities by working with in-country NGOs. Together, we design projects tailored to their needs and to those of the communities they serve. Solinfo signs implementation agreements with each partner, ensuring financial and quality monitoring carried out by our volunteer experts.

Because they know their communities better than anyone, our partners are responsible for implementing the projects on the ground.

When necessary, we also create local structures led by national teams—as we have done in Bangladesh and Iraq—to build lasting solidarity.

Finally, we bear witness whenever the situation of affected populations requires it.

Convinced that children and youth must be a universal priority, Solinfo has set itself the goal of improving the living and educational conditions of vulnerable young people facing crisis situations.

Our programs

Today, Solinfo operates in five main countries, providing vocational training, social support programmes, art therapy workshops, hygiene and nutrition education, and medical consultations to nearly 6,000 beneficiaries, the majority of whom are children and young people up to the age of 20.

Solinfo provides local NGOs and grassroots initiatives with financial, administrative and technical support, within the limits of its resources, depending on the projects involved. Its work spans education, psychosocial support, vocational training, and healthcare and medical interventions. In areas where government action is limited or non-existent, and where populations are fleeing humanitarian crises in hard-to-reach regions, Solinfo responds to the needs of vulnerable communities, helping them rebuild their lives and secure a better future.

Often a promoter of pilot projects—such as in Côte d’Ivoire for the financial empowerment of young girls—Solinfo strives to design tailored, context-specific initiatives that strengthen the resilience of the communities it serves.

Bangladesh

Present in Bangladesh since 2002, Solinfo provides free training in office software and digital tools to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, in order to improve their employability.

Syria

Since 2012, Solinfo has been delivering psychosocial support programmes directly in displacement camps to support the recovery and well-being of young people affected by the Syrian conflict. Its interventions also include the provision of medical consultations, the distribution of hygiene kits, and the rehabilitation of healthcare facilities.