West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)

Unlocking Sustainable Funding for Impact! Today’s training in Liberia was all about Resource Mobilisation because strong organisations need sustainable funding to drive real change! Key Takeaways: ✅ Fundamentals of Resource Mobilisation  ✅ Exploring diverse funding models & approaches  ✅ Alternative funding strategies for long-term sustainability  ✅ The critical role of strong governance & management in securing and managing resources With Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) support, WACSI Under the Response & Resilience Strengthening Programme is strengthening organisations to navigate funding challenges, build resilience, and sustain civic space across the region. #SustainableFunding #ResourceMobilisation #StrongerTogether #CivicSpace #LeadershipInAction #CEPF #WACSI #ResilientCommunities #CapacityBuilding #FundingForImpact

La cohorte sénégalaise a acquis des connaissances importantes en matière de conformité réglementaire, notamment en ce qui concerne les lacunes en matière de conformité, la fiscalité des ONG et la gestion des ressources humaines. Ces sessions sont conçues pour doter les participants des connaissances et des outils nécessaires pour naviguer dans les réglementations, améliorer la transparence et faire respecter la redevabilité au sein de leurs organisations. Comment votre ONG résout-elle les problèmes de conformité réglementaire ? Faites-nous part de vos réflexions dans les commentaires ! Nous remercions tout particulièrement la Ford Foundation pour le soutien qu'elle apporte à cette formation importante ! __________________________________________________________________________________ The Senegal Cohort is gaining valuable insights into regulatory compliance today, with a focus on addressing compliance gaps, NGO taxation, and human resource management. These sessions are designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate regulations, enhance transparency, and uphold accountability in their organisations. How is your NGO managing regulatory compliance challenges? Share your thoughts in the comments! A special thank you to the Ford Foundation for supporting this important training! West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)

📢 Who is Grooming the Next Generation of Women Leaders?  Despite progress in women's leadership, structured mentorship for young women remains limited. Who are the protégés of our trailblazing women leaders?  In this thought-provoking piece, our colleague Deborah Nana Ama Abbey explores the gap in mentorship and calls on women in leadership to intentionally guide, empower, and create opportunities for the next generation.  💡 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGkPt2My What are your thoughts on mentorship for young women in leadership? Share your views in the comments! 👇🏽  #WomenInLeadership #MentorshipMatters #GenderEquality #FutureOfFeminism

Strengthening Civic Space in West Africa! From March 11-14, 2025, the CSR-Hub trained 19 CSOs in Tamale, Ghana, on Civic Space Protection and Regulatory Compliance. Participants gained insights in anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) laws, nonprofit regulatory compliance, and civic space advocacy to enhance transparency and accountability. With support from Ford Foundation this initiative will continue in Senegal and Nigeria, equipping over 30 CSOs across West Africa. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4ijvj4V #CSRHub #CivicSpaceProtection #WestAfricaCSOs #CapacityBuilding

What an inspiring webinar! 🎉 This International Women’s Day, #WACSI brought together powerful women’s voices to shape a more inclusive and prosperous future for women in West Africa. For 20 years, WACSI has created safe spaces for transformative dialogues, strengthened women’s agency, dismantled systemic barriers, and amplified feminist movements across West Africa. Here’s a bold conversation on breaking barriers and #AcceleratingAction for women’s progress in Africa! 🎥 Click to watch: https://lnkd.in/eJ_XSM-n #IWD #GenderEquality #AcceleratingAction #WACSI@20 #20YearsOfImpact Baobab For Women's Human Rights Omolara Balogun John P. Frinjuah TOGRABAYE Alnoudjim Vanessa Agyei-Essiful Rokhaya Tine African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) Esther Tawiah Huguette Bokpe Gnacadja Hon Agnes Naa Momo Lartey Abiola Akiyode

Building Momentum for Impact! Day 2 of Liberia's Response & Resilience Strengthening Programme was nothing short of intense, engaging, and action-packed.   What went down? ✅ Practical advocacy sessions ✅ Mastering mobilising support tactics & cycles ✅ Stakeholder mapping for effective engagement ✅ Understanding the policy-making process & guiding principles With support from the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), WACSI is equipping organisations with the tools to strengthen resilience, sustain civic space, and drive long-term impact across the region. Strong organisations = A stronger future for advocacy & conservation! #SustainableImpact #AdvocacyForChange #StrongerTogether #CivicSpace #LeadershipInAction #CEPF #WACSI #BiodiversityMatters #EmpoweredCommunities #CapacityBuilding

Hier, nous avons lancé la formation au premier pilier pour la troisième cohorte sénégalaise à Dakar, réunissant 15 OSC sélectionnées dans tout le pays. Le premier pilier du Centre de Ressources de l’Espace Civique pour les OSC en Afrique de l'Ouest se focalise sur la Protection de l’Espace Civique et la Conformité Réglementaire. Cette formation de cinq jours vise à renforcer la compréhension des participants sur les moyens de contrer les restrictions de l’espace civique au Sénégal tout en préservant les principes démocratiques. Aujourd’hui, lors du Jour 2, nous avons exploré les liens entre l’espace civique et un environnement favorable, tout en analysant les stratégies de plaidoyer et la résilience numérique. La formation se poursuivra jusqu’au 21 mars 2025. Restez connectés pour plus d’informations sur cette session impactante !   #Espace Civique #CSOs #Défense des droits #Droits de l'Homme #Liberté d'expression #Droits numériques __________________________________________________________________________________ Yesterday, we kicked off Pillar 1 training for the third Senegal cohort in Dakar, bringing together 15 CSOs selected from across the country.   Pillar 1 of the Civic Space Resource Hub for CSOs in West Africa focuses on Civic Space Protection and Regulatory Compliance.   The five-day training aims to deepen participants' understanding of how to push back against restrictions on Senegal’s civic space while upholding democratic principles.   Today, on Day 2, we explored the linkages between civic space and an enabling environment, while also examining advocacy strategies and digital resilience.   The training is scheduled to conclude on March 21, 2025.   Stay tuned for more insights from this impactful session!   #CivicSpace #CSOs #Advocacy #HumanRights #FreedomOfExpression #DigitalRights West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)

Empowering FAWE Chapters for Sustainable Impact! WACSI recently trained FAWE SENEGAL a pan-African network dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for girls and women—in Mbour, Senegal. The workshop focused on resource mobilisation and financial sustainability, equipping participants from 10 African countries with essential skills in donor engagement, strategic fundraising, and long-term financial planning. By strengthening civil society organisations, WACSI is ensuring FAWE’s continued impact in advancing girls’ education and gender equality across Africa. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4bSt4Dn #FAWE #WACSI #ResourceMobilisation #FinancialSustainability

C'est aujourd'hui ! Repensons l’aide internationale en Afrique de l’Ouest francophone ! L’aide internationale perpétue souvent des déséquilibres de pouvoir qui limitent l’autonomie des acteurs locaux. Comment construire un système plus équitable et efficace ? WACSI, Peace Direct et le projet Re-imagining the INGO (RINGO) vous invitent à une table ronde virtuelle pour explorer les impacts des héritages coloniaux, les défis de financement et les solutions pour une aide réellement dirigée par les communautés locales. 11h00 – 12h30 GMT | En ligne Inscrivez-vous ici: https://bit.ly/41Q6Blx #DécolonisationAide #AfriqueDeLOuest #WestAfricaTalks #FinancementÉquitable

"The first day was a game-changer! I gained fresh insights, and the content was not only impactful but truly enjoyable!" – A participant shared. With support from the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), WACSI has kicked off an intensive 4-day training (March 18-21, 2025) on Advocacy & Resource Mobilisation for 14 participants from 7 Liberian organisations championing biodiversity and environmental conservation. Today’s session?  A deep dive into visualising organisational vision through the rich picture approach, refining problem identification, and strengthening solution analysis—all geared towards sustainable community impact. This training is part of the Response & Resilience Strengthening Programme, designed to enhance the sustainability and adaptability of Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) partners in Ghana & Liberia amidst evolving donor funding landscapes. Stay tuned for more insights as we equip changemakers to drive impact! #SustainableImpact #AdvocacyForChange #ResourceMobilisation #EnvironmentalConservation #BiodiversityMatters #CEPF #WACSI #LeadershipInAction #StrongerTogether