Axis 01
Socioeconomic inclusion and empowerment
Promote social protection and access for youth, women and vulnerable groups to quality essential services and sustainable economic opportunities.
SDGs addressed
15810
Who we are
Benin-based NGO working for an inclusive Benin and a sustainable future since 2010.
Bénin Challenge & Innovation is a non-profit NGO under Beninese law, registered in the Official Journal on April 1, 2011. Its ambition: to become a reference player in sustainable, inclusive and innovative development.
Legal form
Association à but non lucratif de droit béninois (loi 1901)
Date founded
29 juin 2010
Registration number
04/195/PDZ-C/SG/STCCD
Official publication
Journal Officiel N°122-07 — 1er avril 2011, p.306
Vision & social mission
Our commitment, in two sentences.
Our vision
« An inclusive, innovative and sustainable Benin where every woman, every young person and every vulnerable individual has equitable access to quality essential services. »
Our social mission
Contribute to Benin's sustainable socioeconomic development by fostering the inclusion of youth, women and vulnerable people.
Strategic axes · Aligned with UN SDGs
Three axes aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
Axis 02
Environmental resilience and sustainable development
Promote sustainable agriculture and environmental protection to strengthen resilience to climate change.
SDGs addressed
21315
Axis 03
Local development and citizen participation
Encourage transparency, accountability and active citizen participation in local development.
SDGs addressed
111617
Approach & beneficiaries
Communities at the heart of every intervention.
BCI NGO adopts a participatory and inclusive approach, mobilizing grassroots communities, local authorities, businesses, and technical and financial partners. Our actions primarily target:
Youth seeking opportunities
Unemployed graduates and project leaders looking to access employment, entrepreneurship or qualifying training.
Vulnerable women and girls
Women in economic or social precarity — particularly traders, artisans and producers.
Rural producers
Farmers and herders affected by climate challenges, with a focus on resilience and sustainable agriculture.
Engaged local authorities
Municipalities and public actors committed to participatory governance, transparency and sustainable development.
Our values
Five principles that guide every decision.
Bénin Challenge & Innovation's core values are the bedrock of its commitment. They reflect its vision and shape its initiatives in service of communities.
Social innovation
Create and test new solutions tailored to local realities in Benin.
Inclusion and equity
Guarantee everyone equal chances to thrive and access basic services.
Solidarity and empathy
Act with humanity and foster cooperation between all development actors.
Environmental responsibility
Preserve natural resources and encourage truly sustainable practices.
Transparency and accountability
Ensure open, ethical and participatory management of every action.
Our team
Engaged professionals, close to the communities.
Our multidisciplinary team combines field expertise and methodological rigor to ensure the impact of every action.
ED
Executive Direction
Strategic leadership
Coordinates the global vision of the organization, institutional partnerships and fundraising.
P&
Programs & Operations
Project implementation
Designs and runs the flagship programs in the field, in direct connection with the communities.
M&
Monitoring & Evaluation
Impact measurement
Ensures the methodological rigor, transparency and accountability of all our interventions.
C&
Communication & Advocacy
Voicing beneficiaries
Leads institutional advocacy and runs communication with partners and the general public.
Want to join our team?
Volunteers, interns, experts: we welcome all talents committed to Benin's development.
Join the movement
Become a partner of a fairer and more sustainable Benin.
Whether you are a volunteer, donor, technical or institutional partner, your support makes a difference on the ground.