“My name is Madame Aichatou Mounkaila. I come from Niger”

In times of crisis, it was women’s organizations that stepped up first to offer help to those impacted by the conflict. Our approach is comprehensive, encompassing protection and psychosocial support, reaching out to organizations that can effectively lend a hand.

Our collaboration with CARE and other partners, particularly UN Women, empowers us to make a difference. CARE’s assistance paved the way for us to connect with the Swiss Mission and address the Security Council. They are an essential partner for us, working together for a common cause.

What truly inspires me is knowing that my actions have a meaningful impact. To be of service to a community, to save lives, is a profound realization. Helping a girl go to school can change her life, and proposing programs to support households with food aid saves lives. It is a fulfilling responsibility.

I invite everyone to join our cause, to share our message, and to rally behind these impacted communities. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these remarkable women and be a beacon of hope in their darkest hours.

CARE’s partnership with Aichatou and the Network of Women’s Organizations of the Lake Chad Basin is part of CARE’s global vision to advance women’s and girls’ voice and leadership and to ensure their meaningful participation at every level of decision-making in political, economic, public and private life.

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