In a meeting held on October 30, 2026, in Banfora, the regional committee overseeing Projet Plurielles reviewed the project's accomplishments and discussed strategies for sustaining its gains after its scheduled closure on March 31, 2027. The committee, led by Toussaint Meda, Secretary General of the region, aimed to ensure continuity of the project's interventions, particularly in areas such as combating gender-based violence and addressing social issues.
Projet Plurielles has made significant strides in the Tannounya region over the past five years. According to Dr. Issa Siribié, the project's director, 35 women's groups have been formed into cooperative societies, benefiting from training and production equipment to enhance their income-generating activities. This brings the total number of cooperative societies to 50 since the project's inception. Additionally, the project has contributed to strengthening the capacity of healthcare workers, equipping healthcare facilities, and rehabilitating 22 structures in 19 health centers.
The project's investments in the health sector have totaled approximately 300 million CFA francs. These efforts aim to improve working conditions for healthcare personnel and the quality of services provided to the population. Dr. Siribié expressed gratitude to regional authorities, deconcentrated state services, and civil society organizations for their support, emphasizing that the achievements are a result of collective engagement.
Beyond the project's achievements, discussions focused on mechanisms for sustaining its actions. Stakeholders have developed plans outlining responsibilities and measures to ensure continuity after the project's closure. The Regional Directorate of Family and Solidarity for Tannounya, represented by Sibiri Alex Sanou, highlighted the establishment of a working group to support survivors of gender-based violence as a crucial lever.
Awa Zabré, coordinator of the African Youth Network for Health and Development (RAJS COME/LERABA), presented two plans for sustaining project activities, one targeting community actors and the other focused on women's groups engaged in economic development. These plans define actions to be pursued and the responsibilities of partner groups and associations. Over 80% of the actions outlined in these plans have already been initiated or completed.
Moving forward, efforts will focus on sustaining gains in areas such as reproductive health for young people, training for adolescents and male models, supporting women in economic activities, and promoting male engagement as allies in combating gender-based violence. The project's impact is evident in the 14 exchange and learning spaces across the Banfora and Sindou health districts.
The project's total investment in the region has reached 1,276,901,064 CFA francs. As the closure of Projet Plurielles approaches, stakeholders have committed to maintaining momentum to avoid regression. Dr. Siribié emphasized the need to transform commitments into sustainable actions, ensuring a lasting impact in the region.
Key points
- Projet Plurielles has made significant investments in the Tannounya region, including 300 million CFA francs in the health sector.
- The project has established 50 cooperative societies, empowering women's groups through training and equipment.
- Stakeholders have developed plans to sustain project activities, focusing on areas such as reproductive health and combating gender-based violence.
