A consortium comprising the Centre d'insertion des filles en déperdition scolaire (CIFDES), the Union des femmes en marche pour le développement du département de la Nya (UFMDN), and the Union des femmes de la zone pétrolière de Komé (KDLP) conducted a training session on November 14, 2026, in Komé, Chad. The training focused on transforming local products, specifically peanuts into granules. This initiative aimed to contribute to improving the lives of rural women.
The training, led by CIFDES through Oxfam, with funding from the Agence française de développement (AFD), brought together women from various female organizations and civil society groups from Bébedjia, Moundou, and Komé. This effort is part of a mission to monitor civil society organizations during the third quarter. The goal is to strengthen the capacities of these women's organizations and support their actions promoting gender equality, women's rights, and the empowerment of marginalized communities.
Florence Kaïdanoum, assistant to the Fonds Féministes en action project and mission chief, highlighted that the mission's objective is to follow up on activities carried out in connection with the third-quarter planning of civil society organizations. This allows for a better understanding of the project's implementation situation and provides an opportunity to discuss the difficulties and challenges faced by these organizations.
The beneficiaries of the training expressed their appreciation for the project's impact on improving their livelihoods. They believe that the knowledge acquired will enable them to meet their family's needs, enroll their children in school, and assist their husbands in managing certain expenses. The training is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of these rural women.
The project aligns with the efforts of various organizations working to empower women and promote gender equality in Chad. Similar initiatives have been reported in other regions, such as Logone oriental and Tandjilé, where women were trained in transforming and conserving local products. These projects demonstrate the commitment of organizations to supporting women's economic empowerment and improving their socio-economic status.
The training session in Komé is a testament to the collaborative efforts of various organizations working together to support rural women in Chad. By providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge, these organizations aim to contribute to the improvement of their livelihoods and promote sustainable development in the region.
The impact of this project is expected to be significant, as it addresses the specific needs of rural women in Chad. By empowering them with the skills to transform local products, the project aims to enhance their economic opportunities and contribute to the overall development of their communities.
Key points
- The project aims to improve the livelihoods of rural women in Chad by providing them with skills to transform local products.
- The training session was conducted in collaboration with various organizations, including CIFDES, UFMDN, and KDLP.
- The project is funded by the Agence française de développement (AFD) and implemented through Oxfam.
