Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

Country context

Côte d’Ivoire has a population of 31 million, 40% of whom are under 15. The country is marked by significant ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity, with more than 60 ethnic groups living together.

After the politico-military crises of the 2000–2011 period, the country experienced stability and economic growth, fostering a return to a more peaceful social environment. However, rapid urbanization—particularly in Abidjan—has created growing inequalities between urban and rural areas.

Young people make up a large share of the population, which energizes society but also intensifies employment challenges. The northern part of the country, more rural and less developed than the south, faces issues related to poverty, lack of infrastructure, and limited access to health and education services.

Most people rely on agriculture, cross-border trade, or the informal economy. The region is also affected by sensitive security dynamics due to its proximity to the Sahel. Despite this, community cohesion remains strong, supported by influential traditional structures and a strong sense of local solidarity.

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Le projet alphabétisation & couture (programme Alpha-Couture)

Initié dès 2020 et toujours en cours, ce programme pilote vise à l’autonomisation financière des jeunes filles via la formation à la couture, des cours d’alphabétisation et de gestion de micro-entreprise. Les jeunes filles après 24 mois de formation et de stage chez des maîtres couturiers obtiennent un diplôme.

At the end of their training, the trainees—56 to date—are able to run a small business, the key to achieving financial autonomy.

We provide each trainee with a sewing machine—sometimes donated by local entrepreneurs or village communities—which becomes theirs permanently after two years of practice. Villages need seamstresses, and this activity is economically viable.

Les jeunes gens sont de surcroit incluses dans la société et quittent l’économie informelle qui gangrènent les régions du nord de la Côte d’Ivoire.

Deux régions frontalières bénéficient de ce programme qui a touché près de 71 jeunes filles à ce jour. A Tengrela, avec l’Association des Jeunes Visionnaires de la Côte d’Ivoire (AJV-CI). A Doropo avec l’association Les Flamboyants.

Ces projets sont devenus pilotes pour la région. Ces actions ont été soutenues par la Guilde et la Fondation Agir sa Vie – Fondation de France.

The project is currently continuing in Doropo for the 2026/2027 cycle.

The Nomadic Health Project in Doropo

Des équipes nomades d’agents de santé visitent les villages éloignés dans la région de Téhini et Doropo afin d’apporter des premiers secours et évacuer le cas échéant les cas médicaux les plus graves vers l’hôpital de référence.

Ces programmes sont essentiels pour les populations frontalières dont les services publics sont inexistants. Ce programmes touche près de 1.000 patients par an et le Dr Juliette Elie, médecin référent de Solinfo, intervient régulièrement pour aider au diagnostic et solutions à mettre en oeuvre dans les centres de soins tenus par les Flamboyants à Doropo.

With support from Ordre de Malte France, we have trained around twenty nurses who now serve on the front line. The program will continue and will be complemented by a prevalence and prevention study on sickle-cell disease, with support from Necker Hospital in Paris.

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Program funding

Nous cherchons pour ces programmes 25.000€/an

The Alpha-Couture project is fully funded by Solinfo, as are the Nomadic Health program and the sickle-cell disease study.

Our partners in Côte d’Ivoire contribute by covering part of the local structural and monitoring costs. Solinfo covers all operational expenses of the programs: salaries and fees for facilitators, materials for the workshops, medical consumables, sewing supplies, and more.

Solinfo also conducts regular field visits for coordination and oversight.

Partners in Côte d’Ivoire

Les Flamboyants in Doropo for the Alpha-Couture and Nomadic Health programs — and the Association des Jeunes Visionnaires de la Côte d’Ivoire (AJV-CI) in Tengrela for Alpha-Couture.