{"id":13353,"date":"2024-09-19T11:36:53","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T09:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/?page_id=13353"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:50:42","slug":"benin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/our-work\/projects\/geographic\/africa\/benin","title":{"rendered":"Benin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full w-100\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7008\" height=\"4672\" data-id=\"24484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC00014.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24484\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Benin, 2025 \u00a9Yanick Folly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In Benin, Fondation Hirondelle, in close collaboration with its various partners (FeRCAB, Ek\u00f4lab, ODEM), has set itself two objectives. The first is <strong>to support local media in collaborating effectively with civil society organizations (CSOs) and reporting on citizens&#8217; concerns<\/strong>. The second objective is <strong>to improve people&#8217;s access to local media content on local development issues and to strengthen their participation in these programs<\/strong>. This includes programs aimed at promoting a culture of gender equality, governance, the effects of climate and environmental change, and pre- and post-election periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about our inclusion and participation programmes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/our-areas-of-expertise\/inclusion-and-participation\">visit our dedicated page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group h-100 backgroundedBlock backgroundedBlock--green has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Annual budget<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>900&#8217;000 CHF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sources 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However, journalists must contend with a restrictive legislative framework and political influences that complicate the exercise of their profession, particularly over the past year. Indeed, 2025 was marked by preparations for the first general elections in the country&#8217;s history and the reconfiguration of the political landscape. In addition, threats from armed groups in the north intensified, as did tensions in bilateral relations with certain neighboring countries, particularly Burkina Faso and Niger. <strong>All of these factors contribute to further complicating a media landscape already weakened by the rise of disinformation and various restrictions, leading to increasingly noticeable self-censorship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media and CSOs for high-impact productions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<p><strong>In 2025<\/strong>, in this challenging context, Fondation Hirondelle succeeded in <strong>establishing a constructive dynamic between civil society organizations (CSOs) and local media through the three projects it is implementing in Benin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the <strong>M\u00e9socir (Media for a Strengthened Civil Society) project<\/strong>, CSOs and community radio stations engaged in collective reflection on issues of community interest during workshops. These reflections were translated into productions rooted in the realities of the territories. To strengthen their impact, Fondation Hirondelle <strong>combined media training (why and how to express oneself through the media) with advocacy training for CSOs and journalism training. A focus on fact-checking was also offered for the media.<\/strong> As a result, 60 pieces of content were produced and broadcast, 93% of which were devoted to local issues of interest to audiences. To find out more, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/our-areas-of-expertise\/media-education\">media training and education page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/our-work\/projects\/topical\/youth\/mediaos-benin-chad-togo\">M\u00e9diaOS<\/a><\/strong>, a regional program developed in partnership with Equipop and CFI (the French Media Development Agency), aims to support the media in the production and dissemination of content that reflects the concerns and aspirations of young people in Benin, Togo, and Chad. In 2025, five partner radio stations were identified and the editorial teams received their first training sessions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/our-work\/projects\/topical\/youth\/mediaos-benin-chad-togo\">Learn more about the M\u00e9diaOS project.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/our-work\/projects\/topical\/governance\/active-citizen-participation-programme-tunisia\">BRAVE project<\/a><\/strong>, in consortium with BBC Media Action and eight other organizations, supported FeRCAB (the umbrella organization for community radio stations) and two radio stations in the development of micro-projects. A study on media sustainability was also completed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/our-work\/projects\/topical\/governance\/active-citizen-participation-programme-tunisia\">Learn more about the BRAVE project.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group backgroundedBlock backgroundedBlock--green has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Priorities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support local media in collaborating with CSOs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving people&#8217;s access to media content and their participation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Produce media content in collaboration with CSOs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train and coach partner radio stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize innovative radio co-productions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7008\" height=\"4672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC03937-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24493\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B\u00e9nin, 2025 \u00a9Yanick Folly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In 2026<\/strong>, Fondation Hirondelle will continue to implement the M\u00e9SoCiR project by rolling out the training program for FeRCAB member &#8211; radio stations, in journalism techniques, content production, and media management. More specific training will be offered according to identified needs, particularly to women in the FeRCAB Women&#8217;s Network and partner CSOs, on topics such as digital technology, advocacy, communication techniques, local development, and gender. Media literacy workshops will be organized for young people aged 10 to 15 to raise their awareness of the uses of information, the production of media content, and the role of independent, responsible, and inclusive information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BRAVE project will be dedicated to supporting partners in the implementation of their micro-projects (through a grant and a training and coaching program). As part of the M\u00e9diaOS project, editorial coaching and production support will continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally,<strong> Fondation Hirondelle will lead the \u201cSaWaRa\u201d project on information integrity and social cohesion during and after elections<\/strong>, alongside partners CFI and BRUT and with local organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group h-100 backgroundedBlock backgroundedBlock--purple has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>90% of journalists from partner radio stations have co-produced content with CSO actors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30% of CSO representatives believe they collaborate better with the media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>53% of CSO actors and listeners believe that their concerns are taken into account in the media content produced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group h-100 backgroundedBlock backgroundedBlock--green has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testimonial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are working better and better with radio stations. 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