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CREATES

Vision, mission and values

Vision

Communities in the Sahel who decide the future of their territories, with healthy ecosystems and fairer societies.

Mission

Produce with communities the knowledge, tools and spaces for dialogue they need, test solutions in the field and share what works.

Values

  1. 01

    Trust

    Long-term partnerships with local organisations and communities.

  2. 02

    Equity

    Value local knowledge, rebalance relations between North and South, give priority to women and the most vulnerable.

  3. 03

    Transparency

    Horizontal governance and clear reporting to partners and communities.

  4. 04

    The whole picture

    Address land, water, food, climate and jobs together rather than separately.

  5. 05

    A team that grows

    Diversity, well-being and training for every team member.

2029 goals

  • Publish at least ten scientific articles a year.
  • Extend workshops and training to other territories in the Sahel.
  • Document and share the solutions tested in our living labs.
  • Contribute to public policy, with elected officials and administrations.
  • Build the Thiafoura centre and develop the multimedia studio.
  • Work in other countries in the region.