Niger

A Speed School girl teaches her parents how to read. Photo: Thorleif Svensson

Niger is a country in West Africa, with a population of around 23 million, 70% of whom are less than 25 years old. Although rich in natural resources such as uranium and gold, Niger is considered one of the poorest countries in the world.

As a multicultural country, Niger has an economy based mainly on the primary sector. The country intends to build a new vision driven by policy based on a desire for transformation at all levels to reduce poverty and inequalities.

Our approach and focus areas 

  • Our income and job creation programs promote entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, focusing on traditional livelihoods and emerging opportunities.
  • In promoting gender equality, we ensure that women and girls have access to education, employment, and leadership opportunities, empowering them to become drivers of change in their communities.
  • We also integrate climate-smart practices into our initiatives, helping communities adapt to climate change while protecting the environment.
  • Additionally, we champion inclusion by ensuring that marginalised and vulnerable groups including refugees are not left behind, advocating for equal access to resources, opportunities, and platforms to amplify their voices.

For the 2024–2028 strategic period, we are partnering with local organizations and other private sector partners to strengthen the resilience of poor and marginalized communities in the regions of Tillabéry and Dosso, and the capital Niamey.

Our Key Programmes

We have two main Programme interventions: 

  1. Inclusive Quality Education and Lifelong Learning
  2. Income Generation and Job Creation
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Speed School 1 for children

Speed School 1 offers children aged 8-12 a one-year accelerated learning that covers the first three years of primary education. First, they are taught to read and write in their local language, before continuing in French. After a final test, the learners graduate and enroll normally in grade 4 in formal school.

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Speed School 2 for adolescents

Speed School 2 offers adolescents aged 13 to 14 a two-year accelerated learning course that makes them eligible to obtain the primary school leaving certificate and subsequently enroll in secondary school in 6th or 7th grade.

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Vocational Training for youth.

To support the school-to-work transition, and in response to the high youth unemployment rates, we implement a vocational training programme for 15-25-year-olds. Participants are trained in vocational skills, which will eventually facilitate local employment/self-employment.

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Active Literacy for women

Active Literacy allows women to follow a two-year curriculum that enables them to acquire academic skills and discuss themes related to citizenship, early marriage, the importance of education, the health of children, and income-generating activities.

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Community Managed Savings Groups (CMSG)

Community Managed Savings Groups (CMSG) Programme ​​​​​​strengthens financial inclusion by enabling community members, especially women and youth, to save, access credit, and invest in income-generating activities.

Country Office Niger

Strømme Foundation Niger
BP: 11351, Plateau, Rue en face du Ministère de la Justice,
Deuxième tournant à gauche contiguë à L’UNICAN,
Niamey, Niger

Telephone : +227 23 90 00 45/ +227 23 90 00 46
E-mail: niger@stromme.org

Our Partnerships

These partnerships amplify our impact, ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently to drive sustainable change. Transparency, accountability, and community ownership are at the core of everything we do.

We invite like-minded partners to join us in this transformative journey, whether through strategic collaborations, resource sharing, or volunteer efforts to build a more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous future for Niger.

Our Partners