Sandra Senou, founder of the “Our extra-capable children” association

Sandra Senou, mother of Alexandre, a 13-year-old teenager with motor disabilities, shares her inspiring journey. To break the isolation and taboos surrounding families of children with disabilities, she created the association "Our extra-capable children", wrote books, and created podcasts. Through her dedication, she helps families overcome the challenges of disability by offering support, material assistance, and guiding them in accepting their child's condition. Discover her touching testimony and invaluable work. Journalist: Laurence Soustras

Publications

Society 6 June 2024

30 years of commemoration of the genocide in Rwanda

Heading to Rwanda, where the widows of the genocide are coming together within the association AVEGA. In this year marking the 30th anniversary of the genocide, these women are joining forces to support the victims by helping them overcome their trauma and providing them with comfort, while also seeking ways to meet their needs. They hope to contribute to the reconstruction of their country in this way.

Society 7 May 2024

School cafeterias in Benin

In Benin, school cafeterias do more than just serve food—they also help students thrive academically. Since they were introduced in 2017, there's been a big change: classrooms are no longer empty in the afternoons, as students stay for meals and continued learning. The cafeteria has become essential for education, allowing for longer learning hours and creating a conducive environment for children's growth.

Society 15 February 2024

Diversity Days and the development of female leadership

Let's now dive into the heart of Cameroon to discover an inspiring initiative that redefines norms and celebrates diversity. The 'Diversity Days' organised by the NGO DV Lancez-vous offer a unique platform, guided by the goal of strengthening female leadership among women living with disabilities.

Society 2 February 2024

Mountaga Diop, working to defend the rights of children and young migrants

Through his rich and committed career, Mountaga Diop, founder of the Kirikou Association, traces a unique path, leaving a positive mark at the crossroads of education, integration and solidarity.

Society 26 January 2024

Moboti Mayi, a generator to improve people’s access to drinking water

In the Republic of Congo where access to drinking water remains a challenge for the majority. Daily expeditions of residents equipped with cans, basins and buckets often occur, both in villages and in certain large towns. Faced with this reality, two Congolese engineers, Yannick Mboumba and Landry Ndinga, designed a water generator which transforms ambient air into drinking water.

Society 5 January 2024

Augustin Tamba, Mayor of Yaoundé and Chairman of the Cameroon Association of United Towns and Cities

Augustin Tamba is among those who want to change African cities. A specialist in the strategic management of decentralised local authorities, he has developed coaching, lobbying, business engineering and economic intelligence activities. And after that decided to take the plunge into public life by becoming mayor of Yaoundé 7 in 2013. He has since been appointed head of the Cameroon Association of United Towns and Cities. He is our guest this week.

Society 4 January 2024

Urban planning: the urgent need to rethink the African city – Cameroon

The continent's demographic expansion is bringing its own share of often dramatic incidents to African cities. Floods and landslides that sweep away homes have become more frequent. Experts believe that the issue of safe and sustainable housing for the continent's cities has become urgent. A recent international conference was held in Cameroon on this subject, a few days after a tragedy in Yaoundé. This is the report from our correspondent Aboubakar Mounchili.

Society 29 November 2023

Marc Lavergne, Emeritus Director of Research at the French National Centre for Scientific Research

A look back at a political and human tragedy that has been left in the background: in Sudan, the conflict between the army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to destabilize the civilian population and the economy. This deteriorating situation is closely monitored by one of the leading specialists in the region, Marc Lavergne, Emeritus Research director at the French National Center for Scientific Research.

Society 29 November 2023

Food insecurity become an entrepreneurial challenge in Goma

The town of Goma in North Kivu in the east of the DRC is surrounded by M23 rebels. This situation has plunged the town into an unprecedented food crisis. Omwinja Manassé, a young entrepreneur, is trying to contain the situation with his company Kivu Labour.