FAÉD

“For years, I have worked in the shadows, without ever receiving support. Today, I feel heard and valued.”
At 65, Hamidou Maïga, from the village of Korizena, has devoted his life to nature for more than thirty years. Long on his own, he tirelessly maintained a small family tree nursery despite limited means and lack of support.
Everything changed when he attended a training session under the Women and Youth in Action for Sustainable Ecosystems (FAÉD) Project in Dori. With this support, he gained new knowledge, received production equipment, and regained the motivation to grow his activity.
“Together, we can fight deforestation and bring back life to our lands.”

• Hamidou Maïga
  Committed nursery grower in Gorom-Gorom

“For five years, managing firewood was a real headache. I was spending a lot, losing time, and the smoke made the work difficult.”
In February 2025, everything changed. Thanks to the Women and Youth in Action for Sustainable Ecosystems (FAÉD) Project and the Provincial Directorate of the Environment, I discovered improved cookstoves. I started with two, then four.
My firewood consumption has dropped by 50%, cooking is faster, there is no more smoke, and I even reuse ash and charcoal.
“Today, I’m an ambassador for improved cookstoves! We save time, money, and we protect the environment.”

• Vallea Nina
  Restaurant owner at the Dori heliport

“When I arrived at the host site with my family, life was very difficult. Firewood was scarce, and the fire risk was constant.”
Thanks to the FAÉD Project, Fatimata was trained in making and using improved cookstoves. She helped other families build them, transforming daily life at the site.
The impacts: less wood consumption, less smoke, better health, and no fires reported.
“These stoves have changed our lives. We breathe better, we feel safer, and we protect our environment.”

• Fatimata Bouakry
  Internally displaced woman in Gorom-Gorom