Rights & Inclusion
14–16 March 2026
Volunteer Candidate Interviews
Selection interviews for volunteer candidates to strengthen GESIS teams for upcoming projects.
What we do
Our Actions & Programmes
Since 2020, GESIS has been carrying out concrete actions in Benin — conferences, training sessions, awareness campaigns and community projects serving youth and vulnerable populations.
500+
Beneficiaries
9
Areas
12+
Activities completed
2020
Since
Our fields of action
9 Areas of Intervention
GESIS works in a multisectoral way, combining several areas for lasting and coherent impact on communities.
Education, Citizenship & Leadership
Civic education, youth engagement, community leadership and empowering young people as agents of change.
Community Health & Well-being
Health awareness, mental and physical well-being promotion, and access to care for vulnerable populations.
Emergency Relief & Humanitarian Aid
Rapid response to emergency situations, support for disaster victims and assistance to vulnerable populations.
Environment & Climate Change
Environmental protection, combating climate change effects and promoting sustainable development.
Entrepreneurship, Employability & Innovation
Developing entrepreneurial skills, youth employment and promoting social innovation.
Rights, Equality & Social Inclusion
Defence and promotion of the rights of children, women and vulnerable groups, and the fight for equality.
Culture, Arts & Heritage
Promoting cultural heritage, artistic and recreational activities as levers of social development.
Sport & Recreation
Promoting sport as a vector of education, social inclusion and development for Beninese youth.
Peace, Solidarity & Social Cohesion
Strengthening intergenerational solidarity, social inclusion and promoting a culture of peace in Benin.
Our track record
Completed Projects & Activities
Browse all our activities carried out since GESIS was founded, filtered by area of intervention.
Rights & Inclusion
8 March 2026
International Women's Day Celebration
GESIS celebrates International Women's Day on 8 March 2026, reaffirming its commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women in our communities.
Institutional
15 February 2026
Ordinary General Assembly
GESIS Ordinary General Assembly — activity review, validation of orientations and renewal of member commitments.
Education
14 February 2026
Conference on Youth Involvement — Lagbè
Conference for students of Lagbè on the involvement of youth in the development of their community.
Peace & Solidarity
7 February 2026
Webinar on Activism — Youth For Peace Benin
Webinar on activism for Youth For Peace Benin, mobilizing youth around civic engagement and peaceful advocacy.
Institutional
1–14 February 2026
Volunteer Recruitment Campaign
Recruitment campaign for volunteers to strengthen GESIS field teams for upcoming projects.
Peace & Solidarity
10–11 January 2026
Digital Peace Campaign — 2026 Elections
Digital campaign for peace during the January 2026 elections. Our members also participated in the electoral process as observers and polling station members.
Environment
3–5 January 2026
Nature University — Ecoversities Afrika
Participation in the nature university coupled with Ecoversities Afrika, a space for reflection and exchange on environmental issues and sustainable development in Africa.
Institutional
3 December 2025
Recognition Certificate — Festisol Ouémé 2025
Reception of the recognition certificate awarded to GESIS for its remarkable contribution to the success of the Ouémé Solidarity Festival 2025.
Education
28 November 2025
Conference: Leadership, Confidence and Success
Conference on "Leadership, confidence and success at school and in life", organised as part of the Ouémé Solidarity Festival 2025.
Education
26 November 2025
"Education is the Future" Programme — CEG Mededjonou
Discussion on "My future starts now: succeeding at school and in life" with first-cycle pupils at CEG Mededjonou, as part of the Festisol Ouémé 2025.
Peace & Solidarity
14–30 November 2025
Solidarity Festival in Ouémé — Festisol 2025
Active participation of GESIS in the Solidarity Festival in the Ouémé Department, with multiple awareness-raising, training and community mobilisation activities.
Education
5 October 2025
International Teachers' Day Celebration
Tribute to the women and men who work every day for the education of the younger generations in Benin, on the occasion of International Teachers' Day.
Institutional
28 September 2025
Constitutive General Assembly
Official adoption of GESIS statutes and internal regulations, election of the Board of Directors, in accordance with Law n° 2025-19 of 22 July 2025.
Peace & Solidarity
21 September 2025
International Day of Peace
GESIS participation in the International Day of Peace, affirming its commitment to social cohesion and a culture of peace in Benin.
Peace & Solidarity
August 2025
Joining Youth For Peace Benin
GESIS officially joins the national Youth For Peace Benin platform and integrates the Communication and Advocacy Commission for peace.
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