GHANA/CAR: FAFECA marks presence at international forum celebrating 20th anniversary of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union
The Federation of Central African Women Entrepreneurs Associations (FAFECA), through its Representative ADAM MOUNIRA, took part from July 16 to 20, 2024 in Accra, Ghana, in the International Forum to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Economic, Social, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union around the theme: “Democracy and institutional resilience”.
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The said Forum, which aims to be dynamic, is an opportunity for participants to exchange and share experiences on the question of democracy in Africa, above all, the solidity of institutions in the face of the challenges of crises and new technologies.
ADAM MOUNIRA
The participation of the *FAFECA* representative in this meeting reveals great importance insofar as several approaches have been defined, contacts in terms of partnerships have been made, and several projects for the benefit of the RCA are submitted to the various institutional partners, in order for their implementation. *FAFECA* still remains committed to carrying the voice of the CAR internationally. Through its president Ms. *Portia DEYA ABAZENE*, several meetings at the international level have seen the participation of this large Central African organization which promotes women, the strengthening of the Central African economy, the promotion of the country's local products, training girls and women in several areas, and initiatives which are currently bearing fruit in terms of achievement.
President of FAFECA Ms. Portia DEYA ABAZENE
It should be remembered that this Forum wants to highlight the strengths of democracy which are based on the rule of law, the role of civil society, and the fight against disinformation which undermines Africa in the age of news. Technologies.
FAFECA IN BRIEF
Who are we?
We are a national organization of all women's businesses and initiatives in the 20 prefectures of the Central African Republic. FAFECA brings together women entrepreneurs from all economic sectors.
Our vision
Central African women entrepreneurs to be competitive in the country and able to win international market share in the FTAA region.
Our mission
To enable Central African women entrepreneurs to compete at national, regional and international levels. The Federation works actively to create an enabling environment for women's entrepreneurship, supporting women's initiatives and advocating policies and programs that promote equal opportunities and sustainable development.
Our achievements
Networking development 102 FAFECA women entrepreneurs participated in international entrepreneurship conferences (Cameroon, Congo, Egypt, Iran, Benin and Morocco).
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Training
More than 2,700 women from the 20 prefectures of the Central African Republic received practical training in entrepreneurial leadership, financial education, project development and management, and resource mobilization as part of the national campaign on the consumption of local products.
Agricultural fairs
07 agricultural fairs were organized as part of the national campaign to promote the consumption of local produce, with 3,000 tonnes of agricultural produce sold and over 15 million FCFA in sales obtained.
More than 1,000,000 people reached through awareness campaigns on the consumption of local products during the national "consommons local" campaign.
National Women's Entrepreneurship Salon (SANEF)
The first edition of SANEF, which took place from March 4 to 9, 2024 in Bangui, was a large-scale event under the patronage of the President of the Republic and the First Lady of the Central African Republic. Over 1,500 women entrepreneurs from the 20 prefectures of the Central African Republic and the diaspora took part in the event.
SANEF key facts and figures:
- 350 participants from Bangui.
- 206 participants from the 20 prefectures.
- 20 participants from the Diaspora.
- 25 panelists including 7 international experts.
- 06 guided tours of companies and production sites run by women.
- 100 exhibition stands, 1,000 exhibitors, over .1,000,000 visitors and 30,000,000 sales.
- 03 Clusters set up:
- Consulting and support services;
- Development of crafts and industry;
- Food and nutrition security.
National Boot Camp for Women Farmers
The first edition of the National Bootcamp for women agripreneurs, organized by the Fédération des Associations des Femmes Entrepreneures de la République Centrafricaine (FAFECA), was held in Damara from April 25 to May 1, 2024. The aim of the camp was to enhance the entrepreneurial skills of rural women from different backgrounds in agriculture and livestock farming, with a focus on value chain management to boost their food security and income. 200 women farmers from Bangui, Boali, Bossembele, Yaloke, Bossemtele, Baoro, Bouar, Baboua, Bozoum, Boganangone, Boganda, Boda, Damara and Bogangolo took part in the event.
Challenge:
• Lack of funding: We have difficulty in obtaining sufficient funding for the implementation of our activities, which limits our ability to set up effective projects and programs.
• Access to markets and financing: Women entrepreneurs have difficulty accessing the markets and financing needed to develop their activities.
• Limited infrastructure and technology: Insufficient basic infrastructure and technology to support the development of women entrepreneurs in the Central African Republic.
Perspective:
• Build an incubation center for reference women entrepreneurs that will host women from CAR and CEMAC member countries and offer training and technical and financial support programs in partnership with appropriate institutions.
• Set up partnerships with financial institutions to facilitate women entrepreneurs' access to unsecured loans.
• Develop grant and scholarship programs specifically for women entrepreneurs to help them finance their projects.
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• Build a market for the sale of local products to promote the consumption of local Central African products.
• Advocate for the effective involvement and ongoing support of the government to FAFECA in the implementation of the second edition of the national campaign on the consumption of local products, as well as the second edition of the Salon National de l'Entrepreneuriat féminin (SANEF) 2025.
Our Address:
Central African Republic
Bangui, Rue à côté de l’école Lakouanga.
Tel: 0023672 50 90 09 (WhatsApp) /75 20 23 06,
Email : fafecarca@gmail.com / www.fafca.or
