In 2021, the setec Foundation launched its 2nd call for projects on the theme of sustainable construction in France and 6 African countries (Benin, Gabon, Senegal, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Madagascar). It was part of the global competition organized by the FAMAE impact fund on sustainable innovation.
Nearly a hundred applications were submitted for the setec Foundation prize, and among them, 3 structures were chosen as winners of the 2021 call for projects by the setec Foundation Executive Committee.
The “Nio Far” project of the Nio Far association (Senegal)
The “Nio Far” project aims to build, in a sustainable and ecological way, a professional training center designed for the professional, social and civic integration of young people, particularly school dropouts, in the department of Oussouye, in Casamance, southern Senegal. Nio Far aims to respond to two social and environmental issues by opening an eco-place, a free training center for sustainable construction in geoconcrete, which will enable the professional and social integration of young people. The setec Foundation has pledged 55,000 euros in financial support for the project.
To find out more, visit the website of Nio Far.
SEED’s “Kër Alaam Gi” project (Senegal)
The KËR ALAAM GI project, or “House of the Environment”, is a local ecological and economic development project in the mangrove zone of the Senegal River, in the Saint Louis region. In collaboration with the local economic interest group (GIE) Suxali Alaam, the aim is to support economic development and encourage poverty reduction, by creating an integrated resource center dedicated to the environment, using local bio-sourced materials (typha earth) close to the mangrove, by developing 4 responsible trades, including 2 in sustainable construction, and by engaging local communities. The setec Foundation has pledged 35,000 euros in financial support for the project.
To find out more, visit the website of SEED.
ANI-International’s “ecoresponsible cassava processing unit” project (Cameroon)
The “ecoresponsible cassava processing unit” project is a project to build an ecoresponsible cassava processing unit to support the empowerment of rural women micro-entrepreneurs in Leiké, Cameroon. The aim is to make the initiative sustainable, by building a cassava processing unit based on the renovation of a building and the construction of annexes using eco-friendly materials. Women will be trained in the standardization of cassava-derived products to improve their income and quality of life. The setec Foundation has pledged 22,000 euros in financial support for the project.
To find out more, visit the website of ANI-International.