In addition, with our Framework Agreement, a new aspect has been integrated into our development program: the capitalization of the experiences and good practices developed by our local partners, in order to assist other local organizations working in similar contexts and tackling similar issues. The experience gained by Fondation AHDIEH and Bambino Foundation has allowed them to establish “training centers” for peer-associations interested in learning about the implementation of community schools. These two partners are accompanying nine and six such organizations in French/English-speaking African countries respectively. Although these other 15 organizations will not receive financial support from Unity Foundation, our support to the training centers will contribute to extending the reach of AHDIEH and Bambino’s experience beyond their national borders.
The approval of our Framework agreement was the results of about two years of intense work and was only possible thanks to the support and good collaboration with our local partners, the Ministry, and OSED. We thank you as well, our loyal supporters and donors, for your trust and we look forward to sharing with you the highlights for the next four years.
Top photo: Mr. Romain Schneider, Minister of Cooperation and Humanitarian Action, surrounded by representatives of the six signatory NGOs during the official press conference held the 11th of January 2018 (photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Left: Dr. Angela Roldán (member of the Board of UF), Mr. Fernand Schaber (president of UF) and Mr. Romain Schneider (Minister of Cooperation and Humanitarian Action). Right: Mr. Fernand Schaber and Mr. Romain Schneider.