The Projects
Discover a catalog of field projects led by SOS SAHEL. These various initiatives are part of our Green Initiative and capitalize on SOS SAHEL’s 45 years of experience in the Sahelian strip. The main objective of each project is to create sustainable and resilient economic development opportunities in the territories of the Great Green Wall.
Do not hesitate to contact us directly to discuss these opportunities: marine.le-noan[at]sossahel.org or catherine.dubreuil[at]sossahel.org.
«Trees of Life»: an exhibition to discover Sahelian trees that restore land and sustain territories
For about two weeks, until July 5, 2026, the Serres d’Auteuil are hosting “Trees of Life”, an exhibition by photographer Nicolas Henry. Produced in Chad and Senegal with the support of By Art, Nexira and SOS SAHEL, the exhibition invites the public to discover trees that are essential to people, animals, soils and ecosystems.
THE GREAT GREEN WALL: WHEN UTOPIA BECOMES REALITY
Author: Rémi HÉMERYCK, Executive Director, SOS SAHEL The idea of a wall of forest, 7,000 kilometres long by 15 kilometres wide, crossing the great Sahel
Balanced meals for schoolchildren, thanks to « NUTRISCO Clubs » in southeastern Senegal
” Thanks to the NUTRISCO Club, we produce and consume locally!”. This is the slogan repeated by 225 students who volunteered this year to participate in
Supporting girls’ education in Niger
Since 2017, by law, girls in Niger must attend school until they are 16 years old, however, this law is rarely respected. “I want to
Fostering cross-border trade between Ethiopia and Sudan
Developing resilient agricultural systems and transforming the living conditions of local communities by strengthening the gum arabic sector and increasing access to water This project
Gum Arabic, Sahelian gold
Improving the gum arabic value chain structure to increase the income of local communities Since 2009, SOS SAHEL has been working on a gum tree
Urban Agroforestry in the Sahel
Revolutionizing the supply of resources in Sahelian cities through urban agroforestry models Africa is urbanizing faster than any continent to date. Cities are expanding rapidly
Aloe vera, a promising plant
Strengthening women’s livelihoods by fostering new economic opportunities Aloe vera is a product that’s well-adapted to the arid Sahelian climate. This project aims to develop
Fonio: the Sahel’s super grain
Fostering new economic opportunities and improving the resilience of communities This project aims to boost the economic development of fonio, an essential cereal for food
Beog Puuto, “Fields of the future”
Boosting agricultural production by creating service centers for 350,000 smallholder farmers Since 2019, Beog Puuto has been one of the most ambitious projects of SOS
Djigui Niokolo: “Hope in Niokolo” through fonio
Creating new economic opportunities and empowering women This ambitious project in the the South-Eastern part of the country aims to boost and promote the fonio
Djibouti – Boosting Goat Farming
Disseminating innovative practices to support the goat industry and strengthen the resilience of breeders This region is one that is traditionally characterized by high poverty