REFERENCES
REFERENCES
Actresses of Peace
Who are we ?
REFERENCES is a non-profit organization, of national scope, open to any woman and young girl wishing to contribute to the construction of a Burkina Faso of peace and social cohesion and more specifically to the well-being of women and children affected by insecurity, community and socio-political crises.
The network was born from the desire of women committed to peace and eager to pool their intelligence, talents and resources in order to act together on the basis of a common foundation of convictions, principles and values.
Our Vision and Our Goals
Our vision: “A reconciled, peaceful Burkina Faso that guarantees the complete well-being of all its sons/daughters, while preserving the interests of future generations.”
Our objectives: Promote living together in peace and social equity in Burkina Faso and more specifically:
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Strengthening the resilience of women and children affected by security and community violence through an integrated approach to addressing basic social needs, psychological trauma and economic recovery;
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Mobilize women's mediating power in the process of social cohesion and peace in communities and at the national level
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Strengthening civic-mindedness and the culture of non-violence among young people.
Promotion of social cohesion and peace through the enhancement of endogenous mechanisms, culture and sport.
Support for the emergence of women peace mediator leaders in the community
Awareness raising and training of young people on ethics, civic-mindedness, non-violent communication and peace
Psychological recovery and empowerment of women, assistance with socio-economic integration
Management of severe psychological trauma in women and children through the mobilization of specialists
Areas of Activity
Our Members
Gifty NARH GUIELLA
Présidente
Félicitée MEDAH
Vice-Présidente
Fatoumata DICKO
Sécrétaire Générale
Noelie KAMBOU
Sécrétaire Générale adjointe
Marie Florence OUARÉ
Finance Officer
Salamatou DOUSSA
Secretary for Information
and Communication
Jeanne SAWADOGO
Organization Secretary
Georgette YAOGO
Assistant Secretary for Organization
Aïcha OUEDRAOGO
Secretary for Training and Capacity Building
Kadjata DICKO
Secrétaire à la formation etau renforcement de capacités adjointe
Angélique OUEDRAOGO
Secretary for Social and Cultural Affairs
