Civil society organizations

Culture at the Heart of Development (CACD-ONG), founded in 2018 in Pobè, Benin, promotes citizenship, gender equality, and sustainable livelihoods through culture and education. It leads community actions on ecological citizenship, biodiversity protection, and restoration of sacred forests. By linking cultural heritage with land restoration and ecotourism, CACD-ONG supports local resilience to climate change and land degradation.