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Distribution of reusable bags at Casino Supermarket

Completed

Education, Social, Environment

Distribution of reusable bags at Casino Supermarket

Djibouti

On June 5, 2024, World Environment Day, a large scale awareness initiative was launched alongside Casino Supermarkets and Terre et Verre under the high patronage of the Ministry of Environment. The initiative combined education with practical action through environmental quizzes and offered participants the opportunity to win eco friendly shopping bags made in Djibouti. On that occasion, the supermarket also opened a plastic free green checkout lane, which provided consumers with a shopping experience that promoted the adoption of sustainable practices.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD),Casino Supermarket

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Upcoming

Energy

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Partners : Partenaires

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Completed

Health, Environment, Social

As Eyla Maternity – Energy and Health

As Eyla

The As Eyla maternity hospital, a major healthcare facility in the Dikhil region, has been fully rehabilitated. The facility is now powered by a dedicated solar energy system and equipped with new medical equipment. The project was financed through the Carbon Contribution and has significantly improved healthcare services and sanitary conditions for the local population.

Partners : Gobaad Development Caravan Association,French Forces Stationed in Djibouti,Ministry of Health,Dikhil Regional Council

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Completed

Environment, Nature

Mangroves – Coastline and biodiversity

Djibouti

Over 15,000 mangroves were replanted along the coastlines of Douda, Ras Ali, Godoria, and Khor Angar. Carried out in partnership with local associations, the program strengthens coastal protection, supports the restoration of marine ecosystems, and ensures the long term sustainability of activities dependent on these sensitive areas. It also generated employment through the engagement of eco guards responsible for site monitoring and maintenance.

Partners : DECAN Association

SDG:

Completed

Environment

Mangroves – Coastline and biodiversity

Khôr 'Angar

Over 15,000 mangroves were replanted along the coastlines of Douda, Ras Ali, Godoria, and Khor Angar. Carried out in partnership with local associations, the program strengthens coastal protection, supports the restoration of marine ecosystems, and ensures the long term sustainability of activities dependent on these sensitive areas. It also generated employment through the engagement of eco guards responsible for site monitoring and maintenance.

Partners : DECAN Association

SDG:

Completed

Environment, Nature

Mangroves – Coastline and biodiversity

Ras Ali, Djibouti

Over 15,000 mangroves were replanted along the coastlines of Douda, Ras Ali, Godoria, and Khor Angar. Carried out in partnership with local associations, the program strengthens coastal protection, supports the restoration of marine ecosystems, and ensures the long term sustainability of activities dependent on these sensitive areas. It also generated employment through the engagement of eco guards responsible for site monitoring and maintenance.

Partners : Ras Ali Association

SDG:

Completed

Environment, Nature

Mangroves – Coastline and biodiversity

Godorya, Djibouti

Over 15,000 mangroves were replanted along the coastlines of Douda, Ras Ali, Godoria, and Khor Angar. Carried out in partnership with local associations, the program strengthens coastal protection, supports the restoration of marine ecosystems, and ensures the long term sustainability of activities dependent on these sensitive areas. It also generated employment through the engagement of eco guards responsible for site monitoring and maintenance.

Partners : Association for the Promotion of Fishing and Ecotourism in Godoria,Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development

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Completed

Environment, Social, Nature

Recycling – Waste recovery

Mouloud

In Mouloud, Doudoub Allaleh, and Omar Jagaac, more than three tons of plastic waste were collected and processed under a project led by SOS Environnement with the support of Ecotech Djibouti. Residents participated at every stage of the initiative. The project introduced an innovative collection system based on daily rounds carried out by a towed cart between designated drop off points and the waste facility established in Omar Jagaac. The plastic waste is sorted on site and then transferred to Ecotech’s plant, where it is converted into reusable plastic flakes.

Partners : SOS Environment Association,Ecotech

SDG:

Completed

Environment, Social, Nature

Recycling – Waste recovery

Djibouti

In Mouloud, Doudoub Allaleh, and Omar Jagaac, more than three tons of plastic waste were collected and processed under a project led by SOS Environnement with the support of Ecotech Djibouti. Residents participated at every stage of the initiative. The project introduced an innovative collection system based on daily rounds carried out by a towed cart between designated drop off points and the waste facility established in Omar Jagaac. The plastic waste is sorted on site and then transferred to Ecotech’s plant, where it is converted into reusable plastic flakes.

Partners : SOS environnement,Ecotech

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Completed

Environment, Nature, Social

Recycling – Waste recovery

Djibouti

In Mouloud, Doudoub Allaleh, and Omar Jagaac, more than three tons of plastic waste were collected and processed under a project led by SOS Environnement with the support of Ecotech Djibouti. Residents participated at every stage of the initiative. The project introduced an innovative collection system based on daily rounds carried out by a towed cart between designated drop off points and the waste facility established in Omar Jagaac. The plastic waste is sorted on site and then transferred to Ecotech’s plant, where it is converted into reusable plastic flakes.

Partners : SOS Environment Association,Ecotech

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Made in Djibouti Shopping Bags – Reducing Plastic Pollution

Ongoing

Social, Environment

Made in Djibouti Shopping Bags – Reducing Plastic Pollution

Djibouti

In partnership with the Agence Nationale des Personnes Handicapées (ANPH), the national agency for persons with disabilities, and the Église Protestante Évangélique de Djibouti (EPED), we support the production and distribution of Made in Djibouti reusable shopping bags, with a monthly output exceeding 600 units. Designed in natural canvas, the bags combine durability and simplicity while promoting local craftsmanship. The initiative represents a practical and effective inclusion model, enabling artisans with disabilities to develop sustainable economic activity.

Partners : National Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ANPH),Evangelical Protestant Church of Djibouti (EPED)

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Adapted Sport Sessions– Including autism-affected children

Completed

Health, Social, Education

Adapted Sport Sessions– Including autism-affected children

Djibouti

The association “Autisme et Sport” received a donation of equipment to support the delivery of adapted sports workshops for approximately twenty children with varying levels of autism. Now completed, this initiative strengthened access to inclusive physical activities for the children involved and supported ongoing local efforts in awareness raising and tailored support.

Partners : Autism and Sport Association

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Equipment donation – Empowering people with disabilities

Completed

Social, Education

Equipment donation – Empowering people with disabilities

Djibouti

The “Agence Nationale des Personnes Handicapées” (ANPH), the national agency for persons with disabilities, received a consignment of adapted equipment comprising three hundred items. The delivery included approximately fifty adult wheelchairs, including electric models, pediatric wheelchairs for children with cerebral palsy, several dozen white canes and forearm crutches, as well as next generation Braille machines. The handover took place in Haramous in the presence of representatives of the agency and the Africa Sovereign Carbon Registry Foundation.

Partners : National Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ANPH)

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Photo exhibition – Celebrating Djibouti's cultural history

Completed

Social

Photo exhibition – Celebrating Djibouti's cultural history

Djibouti

Presented at the Institut Français de Djibouti in January 2025, the exhibition “Djiboutian Aura – From My Eyes to Yours” by Franco Tunisian artist Shifa Guerrida resulted from more than nine months of field work across Djibouti. Centered on the traditional diraac as a visual and cultural thread, the exhibition brought together portraits and landscapes from volcanic plateaus, coastal areas, and inland villages. As principal sponsor, we supported a project that articulates a strong artistic narrative linking environmental preservation with cultural memory, affirming that the protection of landscapes remains inseparable from the communities that inhabit them.

Partners : French Institute Arthur Rimbaud - IFAR,Studio Healing,Ministry of Women and Family (MFF)

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Dike reinforcement – Protecting vegetable gardens

Completed

Environment

Dike reinforcement – Protecting vegetable gardens

As Eyla

At As Eyla, flood control measures were implemented to secure a strategic vegetable production area serving both the village and the wider Gobaad region. Gabion reinforcements were installed along vulnerable sections of the wadi to stabilize the banks and contain seasonal overflows. This intervention has secured agricultural output in an area subject to recurrent flooding, ensuring the continued supply of produce to local and regional communities.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

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Seaturtle protection – Preservation of reproduction areas

Completed

Nature, Environment

Seaturtle protection – Preservation of reproduction areas

Ile Moucha, Djibouti

A training and awareness programme was implemented on the islands of Maskali and Moucha with local stakeholders to support the protection of marine turtles. Identified nesting sites were monitored throughout the nesting season. To strengthen site protection until hatching, marked protection zones were established and explanatory signage installed. The programme supports the adaptation of local practices to ensure a sustainable balance between beach access and the preservation of suitable nesting conditions.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

SDG:

Completed

Environment, Nature

Seaturtle protection – Preservation of reproduction areas

Maskali Islands, Djibouti

A training and awareness programme was implemented on the islands of Maskali and Moucha with local stakeholders to support the protection of marine turtles. Identified nesting sites were monitored throughout the nesting season. To strengthen site protection until hatching, marked protection zones were established and explanatory signage installed. The programme supports the adaptation of local practices to ensure a sustainable balance between beach access and the preservation of suitable nesting conditions.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

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School planting and environmental awareness programs

Completed

Education, Environment

School planting and environmental awareness programs

Tadjoura

In five primary schools in Tadjourah, tree planting activities were carried out with students to support environmental education. The initiative combined practical engagement with collective learning, raising awareness of the importance of trees and reinforcing understanding of ecosystem protection from an early age.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

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Sewing Workshop training – Vocational integration for persons with disabilities

Completed

Social

Sewing Workshop training – Vocational integration for persons with disabilities

Djibouti

An eight month workshop led by the “Église Protestante Évangélique de Djibouti” (EPED) enabled women with disabilities to learn basic sewing techniques, with the production of bags and garments starting from the third month of training. Renewed each year with a new group of participants, the programme provides practical skills that allow access to regular professional activity in an appropriate working environment. It supports the sustainable integration of the participants into the textile craftsmanship sector.

Partners : Evangelical Protestant Church of Djibouti (EPED)

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School distribution – Backpacks and essential supplies

Completed

Education, Social

School distribution – Backpacks and essential supplies

Obock

in the Obock region, a total of 594 complete school kits were distributed to five primary schools and one lower secondary school. Each kit was designed to provide students with the essential learning materials required for the academic year. The initiative aims at reducing the financial burden on families at the start of the school year and ensures that all students begin their studies with the necessary equipment in place.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

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Teacher Training Field Day – Mangrove training for teachers

Completed

Education, Environment, Nature

Teacher Training Field Day – Mangrove training for teachers

Ile Moucha, Djibouti

On Moucha Island, teachers from the Douda school participated in targeted training on mangrove conservation as part of efforts to strengthen environmental education within the school curriculum.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

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Earth/sea discovery – Educational outings in nature

Completed

Education, Environment, Nature

Earth/sea discovery – Educational outings in nature

Damerjog

As part of an ongoing environmental education programme, school field visits are organised at key natural sites to introduce students to Djibouti’s biodiversity. Between February and March 2025, fifty students aged 12 to 14 from Damerjog and Douda participated in educational activities within the Douda Protected Area. The programme combined creative workshops and interactive learning tools designed to reinforce understanding of biodiversity concepts. These visits are implemented in close coordination with participating schools and prepared jointly with teachers, ensuring coherence between field based learning and classroom curricula.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

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Plastic recycling – The “Plastic mon Ami” recycling machine

Completed

Education, Environment

Plastic recycling – The “Plastic mon Ami” recycling machine

Djibouti

We support a recycling project that transforms plastic bottle caps collected in the capital through the locally developed “Plastic mon Ami” machine, which heats, processes, and reshapes plastic waste into everyday objects. Around twenty units, manufactured locally, have been distributed to a range of beneficiaries, including the association “Solidarité Féminine”, Lycée français Kessel, the LIC, and several educational institutions. Some of the machines are deployed in schools in remote areas, where they are used for hands on workshops that embed practical recycling practices and raise awareness among younger generations about the value of processing waste locally.

Partners : Evangelical Protestant Church of Djibouti (EPED),French Lycée Joseph Kessel,Industrial and Commercial High School (LICà,Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD),Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

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School for all – equal academic opportunities

Completed

Education, Social

School for all – equal academic opportunities

Djibouti

In partnership with the Ministry of Education, we are providing 35,000 school bags filled with essential learning materials. The programme aims to ensure that all children, regardless of where they live, begin the school year with equal conditions for learning. By reducing the financial burden on families and supporting educational continuity, the initiative contributes to greater equity within the education system and reinforces access to knowledge as a foundation for opportunity.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

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Completed

Environment, Nature

Beach cleaning – Coastline preservation

Maskali Island, Djibouti

We are developing a nationwide programme for the regular cleaning of beaches, with an initial pilot operation conducted on Maskali Island on 21 and 22 February. This first phase mobilised our teams alongside the associations “SOS Environnement” and “ARMSC” and resulted in the collection of 285 kilograms of recyclable waste. In parallel, a seabed clean up operation carried out at Goubet on 28 and 29 June brought together around twenty local fishermen, volunteer divers, and the association “Revalorisation des Ressources Marines”. These pilot actions form the operational foundation for the gradual rollout of a structured coastal clean up programme along Djibouti’s entire shoreline.

Partners : SOS Environment Association,Association for the Restoration of Mangroves and Coastal Protection,Ecotech

SDG:

Completed

Environment, Nature

Beach cleaning – Coastline preservation

Sagallo

A recent seabed clean up operation carried out at Goubet on 28 and 29 June brought together around twenty local fishermen, volunteer divers, and the association “Revalorisation des Ressources Marines”. This pilot action is intended to serve as a foundation for the rollout of a structured programme across Djibouti’s entire coastline.

Partners : Association for the Restoration of Mangroves and Coastal Protection,SOS Environment Association,Ecotech

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Djibouti Airport – Airport Carbon Accreditation Certification

Completed

Environment, Energy

Djibouti Airport – Airport Carbon Accreditation Certification

Djibouti

Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport has been awarded Airport Carbon Accreditation, becoming the first airport in the Horn of Africa to achieve this international standard for the management and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The certification, obtained as part of our joint work, establishes the airport as a reference point for sustainable aviation practices in the region. We continue to support the airport in its progression toward higher accreditation levels to further reduce its carbon footprint.

Partners : Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport

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Sustainable mobility – Providing solar-powered electric transportation

Completed

Energy, Environment

Sustainable mobility – Providing solar-powered electric transportation

Djibouti

As part of our energy transition efforts, we supplied the Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport and Air Djibouti with a fleet of solar powered electric golf carts. These vehicles are now used to transport personnel and light equipment on the tarmac, supporting cleaner ground operations and reducing operational emissions.

Partners : Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport,Air Djibouti

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Electric cars – Upgrading the country's public transportation pool

Completed

Energy

Electric cars – Upgrading the country's public transportation pool

Djibouti

We partnered with several public institutions to modernise government vehicle fleets through the procurement of electric vehicles. Under this programme, “La Poste”, the Ministries of Energy, Environment, and Education, and the Civil Aviation Authority received Seres 5 electric vehicles together with dedicated charging stations. The deployment supports the reduction of emissions across public services and contributes to national efforts to advance the energy transition.

Partners : Djibouti Post Office,Civil Aviation Authority,Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport,Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

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Free kraft paper bags – Reducing single-use plastic bags

Ongoing

Environment, Social

Free kraft paper bags – Reducing single-use plastic bags

Djibouti

In partnership with the “Agir contre le plastique" network, a group of six associations, we rolled out a large scale distribution programme of kraft paper bags following a field based assessment conducted with local merchants across several neighbourhoods. More than 60,000 bags were distributed to participating businesses in Djibouti City, including fruit and vegetable vendors at the Riyad market as well as a range of shops and major retailers, notably Casino. The programme supports the phased reduction of single use plastic bags in the capital and lays the groundwork for the gradual deployment of this alternative in remote areas.

Partners : "Act Against Plastic" Network

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Guidebook on biodiversity – A teaching material for in-class use

Ongoing

Education, Nature

Guidebook on biodiversity – A teaching material for in-class use

Djibouti

We designed and published an illustrated guidebook on Djibouti’s wildlife for use in schools. Developed as an educational resource, it presents the country’s animal species in a clear and accessible manner and serves as a dedicated awareness tool for younger audiences. More than 10,000 copies have been printed and will be distributed to schools nationwide, with an initial batch of fifty copies already made available at the Djibouti municipal library for public consultation. Ths Guidebook offers students an engaging introduction to their natural heritage and encourages early interest in biodiversity conservation.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP),Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

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Djiboutian influencers – Marine protection and conservation in Goubet

Completed

Environment, Social

Djiboutian influencers – Marine protection and conservation in Goubet

Ghoubbet-el-Kharab, Djibouti

Fourteen Djiboutian influencers participated in a two day programme at Goubet combining environmental awareness with practical field activities. During whale shark observation sessions, participants documented distinctive markings to support the identification sheets used by researchers. The programme also included a beach clean up that collected 285 kilograms of recyclable waste, which was then transported to ECOTECH for processing. By mobilising high visibility digital profiles, the programme sought to reach a young and connected audience through social media.

Partners : Ecotech

SDG:

Completed

Environment, Social

Adaylou Plateau – Soil conservation

`Adaylou, Djibouti

We supported the association “Association des Nomades du Plateau d’Aylaadou pour le Développement” in its work to curb desertification across key rangelands. Together, we constructed stone bunds to slow and direct rainwater runoff from the surrounding highlands into prepared infiltration trenches. By retaining moisture in the soil, this approach supports the recovery of forage and improves grazing conditions. The project serves nomadic herders in the Goda, Mabla, Weima, and Randa areas, where seasonal transhumance places exceptional pressure on pastures as herds expand significantly during migration periods.

Partners : Association of the Nomads of the Aylaadou Plateau for Development

SDG:

Ongoing

Environment, Social, Nature

As-Eyla – Agroforestry fields

As Eyla

Since October 2023, we have been working with the “Association pour le développement des jardins d’As-Eyla” on the restoration of five hectares of agricultural land in the Gobaad plain. The agroforestry programme focuses on reintroducing tree cover and vegetative structures within cultivated areas to rebuild productive and resilient landscapes. The initiative responds to long term environmental pressures, including chronic water stress and recurrent wadi flooding that have undermined traditional farming systems. In parallel with ecological restoration, the project supports the creation of sustainable employment opportunities for local communities.

Partners : Association for the Development of the As-Eyla Gardens

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Book Exhibition – Biodiversity and Awareness

Completed

Education, Nature, Social

Book Exhibition – Biodiversity and Awareness

Balbala

During the third edition of the Djibouti Book Exhibition, held from 21 to 25 April 2025 under the theme of solidarity through books and reading, we presented the biodiversity booklet as the central feature of our exhibition space. This major cultural event allowed us to reach a wide audience and to engage visitors through interactive and educational exchanges, notably via a series of quizzes. The most engaged participants received educational kits comprising the booklet, kraft bags, and information materials outlining our past, ongoing, and upcoming initiatives.

Partners : National Library of Djibouti

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Solidarité Féminine – Seminar on paediatric HIV

Completed

Health, Education, Social

Solidarité Féminine – Seminar on paediatric HIV

Djibouti

In collaboration with the association “Solidarité Féminine”, we supported the organisation of a three day seminar on paediatric HIV, held under the authority of the Ministry of Health from 5 to 7 December. The seminar brought together physicians and specialised practitioners from Africa and France to strengthen medical and programmatic approaches to the care of children affected by HIV. Beyond its clinical dimension, the event reaffirmed the essential links between public health, social equity, and sustainability, through concrete action focused on the protection of the most vulnerable populations.

Partners : Women's Solidarity Association

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Movies and discussion sessions in Khor Angar – mangrove preservation

Completed

Education, Environment, Nature

Movies and discussion sessions in Khor Angar – mangrove preservation

Kh√¥r 'Angar

With our support, the association “Qosba Qoborta” organised an awareness day centred on a film screening followed by a community discussion on mangrove conservation. The event provided villagers with a structured forum to share experiences, voice concerns, and challenge prevailing assumptions through open and constructive dialogue. Strong community engagement has led to plans to replicate the initiative in other coastal villages, with the aim of strengthening collective mobilisation around the protection of coastal ecosystems.

Partners : Qosba Qoborta Association

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Ongoing

Education, Social

Ali Sabieh – After-school care

Ali Sabieh

Following the successful experience in As Eyla, we financed the establishment of a new childcare centre in Ali Sabieh. Now operational, the facility responds to identified local needs and supports a more equitable distribution of childcare services across the country. It provides families with reliable childcare arrangements, facilitates parents’ access to employment, and offers children a structured educational setting from an early age.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

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Nagaad School Lunchroom – Renovating and Expanding Food Service Areas

Completed

Education, Social, Environment

Nagaad School Lunchroom – Renovating and Expanding Food Service Areas

Nagâḏ, Djibouti

Serving 150 students on a daily basis, the Nagaad school lunchroom is currently undergoing reconstruction and expansion. The works aim to increase capacity and improve functionality in response to the school’s evolving needs. Once completed, the upgraded facility will enhance meal service conditions and strengthen the school nutrition programme, with a direct impact on student well being and learning conditions.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

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Djibouti Go Green, a Voluntary Engagement Award

Ongoing

Environment, Energy

Djibouti Go Green, a Voluntary Engagement Award

Djibouti

We recently established the Djibouti Go Green label to recognise and encourage voluntary environmental initiatives undertaken by economic operators. Established under Article 6 of Presidential Decree No. 2023-074/PRE, the label provides companies and organisations with a formal framework to have environmental actions recognised beyond regulatory obligations. It also promotes the visibility of best environmental practices and supports the gradual alignment of the private sector with Djibouti’s national ecological transition objectives.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD),Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MERN)

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"Si l’histoire de l’Initiative Magique du Carbone m’était contée "– illustrated children's edition

Completed

Education, Environment

"Si l’histoire de l’Initiative Magique du Carbone m’était contée "– illustrated children's edition

Djibouti

Conceived as an accessible and imaginative awareness tool, this multilingual illustrated story we financed presents the Sovereign Carbon Initiative in Djibouti through a child’s perspective. Printed in 500 full colour copies, the publication combines narrative and illustration around the 17 Sustainable Development Goals to introduce younger audiences to issues related to biodiversity, ecological transition, and climate solidarity.

Partners : Idriss Youssouf Elmi,Deeqsan Editions

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Equipment donation to the UNFD ("Union Nationale des Femmes Djiboutiennes")

Completed

Environment, Social

Equipment donation to the UNFD ("Union Nationale des Femmes Djiboutiennes")

Djibouti

An official ceremony held on World Environment Day formalised the handover of cleaning equipment to the “Union Nationale des Femmes Djiboutiennes”, for use by women’s sanitation brigades operating in Boulaos and Balbala. The equipment supplied, comprising wheelbarrows, gloves, shovels, and protective vests, will enhance operational efficiency while improving safety during field activities.

Partners : National Union of Djiboutian Women (UNFD),Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

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Equipment donation to Dikhil – Sustainable street maintenance

Completed

Environment, Social

Equipment donation to Dikhil – Sustainable street maintenance

Dikhil

Equipment was handed over to the Dikhil Regional Council to reinforce local capacity for public sanitation services. The tools provided, including wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels, reusable collection bags, and protective masks, will support the structuring and delivery of local field operations. This support forms part of a broader regional dynamic marked by the gradual establishment of public works agencies and the mobilisation of local stakeholders to improve the maintenance of public spaces.

Partners : Dikhil Regional Council

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Dorra school sleeping quarters – Rehabilitation works

Completed

Education, Social

Dorra school sleeping quarters – Rehabilitation works

Dorra

We are funding the rehabilitation of the Dorra school boarding facilities. The works include a full upgrade of the buildings and sanitation infrastructure, as well as the supply of one hundred new beds and mattresses. Once completed, the rehabilitation will improve living conditions for boarding students and strengthen the school’s ability to attract and retain pupils in this remote area far from the capital.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

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Building a women's residence hall – Bouya School

Completed

Education, Social

Building a women's residence hall – Bouya School

Kouta Bouyya

In partnership with the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP), funding has been secured for the construction of new girls’ sleeping quarters at Bouya to improve access to education. The facility will accommodate students from surrounding villages who are unable to travel daily to the school. Designed to house up to one hundred students, the building will be equipped with fifty double beds and new mattresses, providing safe and appropriate living conditions.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

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Field Guide – Exploring Djibouti's Wildlife

Upcoming

Nature, Education

Field Guide – Exploring Djibouti's Wildlife

Djibouti

A practical, illustrated guide is under preparation to present Djibouti’s wildlife in a clear and accessible manner. Intended for a wide audience, the guide will introduce national biodiversity and provide concrete guidance on observing and respecting fauna during outdoor activities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

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Biodiversity Crossroads – Urban Awareness Space

Upcoming

Environment, Nature, Social

Biodiversity Crossroads – Urban Awareness Space

Djibouti

Located along a major urban thoroughfare, this redevelopment project aims at putting nature back at the centre of the city’s priorities. It also serves an educational purpose, with interpretive signage and curated animal and biodiversity displays designed to engage younger generations. The project will create a welcoming public space and raise public awareness of the diversity of Djibouti’s biodiversity.

Partners : Boulaos Municipality

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Waste Management – Remote Area Collection System

Upcoming

Environment, Social

Waste Management – Remote Area Collection System

Mouloud

Waste collection operations in As Eyla will strengthen local waste management capacity. In Omar Jagaac, a comprehensive and sustainable project will be implemented, combining waste sorting, mobile collection services, recycled waste bins, a dedicated waste facility, tree planting, and the deployment of sanitation agents. Building on this pilot initiative, a similar programme will be rolled out in Mouloud, integrating selective sorting, mobile collection, and tree planting measures.

Partners : SOS Environment Association

SDG:

Upcoming

Environment, Social

Waste Management – Remote Area Collection System

Région d'Arta

Waste collection operations in As Eyla will strengthen local waste management capacity. In Omar Jagaac, a comprehensive and sustainable project will be implemented, combining waste sorting, mobile collection services, recycled waste bins, a dedicated waste facility, tree planting, and the deployment of sanitation agents. Building on this pilot initiative, a similar programme will be rolled out in Mouloud, integrating selective sorting, mobile collection, and tree planting measures.

Partners : SOS environnement Association

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Watersheds – Land Management and Reforestation

Ongoing

Environment, Social

Watersheds – Land Management and Reforestation

Djalêlo, Djibouti

The installation of gabion structures across the catchment areas will slow surface runoff, reduce the risk of landslides, and promote water infiltration. Over time, these measures will create the conditions required for the reforestation of the Djalelo site.

Partners : DECAN Association

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Mangrove Restoration – Protecting Coastal Ecosystems

Ongoing

Nature, Environment

Mangrove Restoration – Protecting Coastal Ecosystems

Moucha, Djibouti

Building on earlier achievements and the demonstrated success of previous initiatives, the ongoing restoration of the Moucha and Maskali mangroves will rely on nursery based seedling production and the deployment of trained eco guards responsible for replanting degraded areas. The programme is designed to strengthen coastal ecosystems, limit shoreline erosion, and safeguard local biodiversity. The first restored sites will also undergo official certification through the international Verra registry, reinforcing the environmental integrity and credibility of the restoration effort.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

SDG:

Ongoing

Nature, Environment

Mangrove Restoration – Protecting Coastal Ecosystems

Djibouti

Building on earlier achievements and the demonstrated success of previous initiatives, the ongoing restoration of the Moucha and Maskali mangroves will rely on nursery based seedling production and the deployment of trained eco guards responsible for replanting degraded areas. The programme is designed to strengthen coastal ecosystems, limit shoreline erosion, and safeguard local biodiversity. The first restored sites will also undergo official certification through the international Verra registry, reinforcing the environmental integrity and credibility of the restoration effort.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

SDG:

Upcoming

Nature, Environment

Biochar Project – Day Forest

Day

Within the Day Forest, a targeted biochar production initiative will convert dead wood into a soil amendment designed to restore forest ecosystems. Applied to forest soils, the biochar will increase long term carbon storage while improving soil structure and fertility. The project supports natural forest regeneration and establishes a lasting carbon sink, reinforcing the ecological resilience of the site.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

SDG:

National Biochar Project – Deadwood Value Chain

Upcoming

Nature, Environment

National Biochar Project – Deadwood Value Chain

Obock

Building on the Day Forest pilot initiative, a national biochar production value chain will be developed to convert dead wood into biochar through controlled pyrolysis. A dedicated processing facility will support this transformation at scale. The project will unlock the value of an underutilised biomass resource while delivering a high value product that supports sustainable land management and local economic development.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD),Obock Regional Council

SDG:

Upcoming

Health, Social

Lake Abbe – Drinking Water Supply

Lac Abbe

An atmospheric water generation unit, with the capacity to produce several thousand liters of drinking water per day, will be installed at Lake Abbe to capture ambient humidity and convert it into potable water. The system will complement the borehole already drilled on site, forming an integrated water supply solution. Together, these installations will secure sustainable access to safe drinking water for more than seventy families who previously lacked a local source of supply.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

SDG:

Pilot Project – Reuse of Treated Wastewater for Irrigation

Upcoming

Health, Social

Pilot Project – Reuse of Treated Wastewater for Irrigation

Balbala

Led by the University of Djibouti in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, the “Office National de l’Eau et de l’Assainissement de Djibouti” (ONEAD), and the University of Florence, this pilot project assesses the controlled reuse of treated wastewater from the Balbala treatment plant for food and fodder production. A dedicated plot will be supplied through an existing inspection chamber, with water stored in a buffer basin and distributed via a drip irrigation network. The water will be processed through a three stage treatment sequence comprising settling, filtration, and disinfection. Initial analyses confirm its suitability for crop production, establishing a solid technical basis for the sustainable reuse of treated wastewater.

Partners : University of Djibouti (UD),National Office for Water and Sanitation of Djibouti (ONEAD),Ministry of Agriculture,Water,Fisheries,Livestock and Marine Resources (

SDG:

Garaytou – Environmental Protection and Community Support

Ongoing

Health, Social

Garaytou – Environmental Protection and Community Support

Garaytou

Launched in March 2025 by the “Association pour le développement de l’environnement de Garaytou”, a local environmental association, the project focuses on improving access to water and restoring agro pastoral livelihoods. The initial phase, involving the construction of a 30 cubic meter drinking water reservoir, has been completed. The next stages will develop a 200 square meter cultivation area, followed by the installation of public water points and a livestock watering facility. Together, these measures are intended to reinforce household resilience and support the long term settlement of herders in the area.

Partners : Association for the Development of the Garaytou Environment

SDG:

Biodiversity Booklet – General Public Edition

Ongoing

Education

Biodiversity Booklet – General Public Edition

Djibouti

In parallel with its educational distribution in schools, a public edition of the biodiversity booklet was produced to reach a wider audience. Issued in a print run of 500 copies with a redesigned cover, the publication is available for sale in large retail outlets and will shortly be offered through bookstores in the capital. This approach expands access to a key reference on national wildlife beyond the school setting and engages readers interested in the country’s natural heritage. Revenue generated from sales will be reinvested in the development of future environmental and educational projects.

Partners : Casino Supermarket,Cash Center,Bawadi Mall,Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

SDG:

Upcoming

Health, Social

Mobile Desalination Unit

Obock

Two solar powered mobile desalination units will be installed in Obock and Tadjourah to secure access to potable water in response to acute supply constraints. Suited to remote contexts, the units will reduce dependence on water trucking and strengthen the availability of a reliable and safe resource for local populations. Beyond addressing immediate water stress, the deployment establishes a durable foundation for improved water resource management.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

SDG:

Upcoming

Health, Social

Mobile Desalination Unit

Tadjoura

Two solar powered mobile desalination units will be installed in Obock and Tadjourah to secure access to potable water in response to acute supply constraints. Suited to remote contexts, the units will reduce dependence on water trucking and strengthen the availability of a reliable and safe resource for local populations. Beyond addressing immediate water stress, the deployment establishes a durable foundation for improved water resource management.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

SDG:

"Natation pour tous" – Djibouti Swimming Federation

Ongoing

Education, Social

"Natation pour tous" – Djibouti Swimming Federation

Djibouti

Launched in partnership with the Djiboutian Swimming Federation, the “Swimming for All – Summer 2025” programme provides structured swimming instruction to children aged 8 to 14 from disadvantaged backgrounds. More than twenty participants attend two weekly training sessions at the national swimming pool under the supervision of qualified coaches, following a progressive learning curriculum. The programme includes an initial competitive event and a supervised sea outing, designed to consolidate skills and extend learning beyond the pool environment. The initiative strengthens equal access to sport, improves child safety in aquatic settings, and supports the adoption of healthy lifestyles.

Partners : Djiboutian Aquatics Fédération (FDN)

SDG:

Ongoing

Health, Social

Safe Water – Access to Drinking Water

Dikhil

A mobile, manually operated water purification unit will be deployed in schools located in remote areas, with the capacity to treat up to 1,000 liters of water per hour without electricity or chemical inputs. Designed to operate independently, the system will secure access to safe drinking water in isolated settings.

Partners : Safe Water Cube Endowment Fund

SDG:

Completed

Nature, Environment

Douda Experimental Plant Station

Damerjog

Our teams worked alongside the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development to upgrade the Ministry’s plant station facilities, strengthening their capacity to support reforestation programmes and environmental awareness initiatives focused on ecosystem preservation.

Partners : Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD)

SDG:

Remote Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Omar Jagaa Primary and Secondary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Omar Jagaa Primary and Secondary School)

Mouloud

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Layta Primary and Secondary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Layta Primary and Secondary School)

Day

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (PK51 Primary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (PK51 Primary School)

RN9

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Doudoub Allaleh Primary and Secondary School)

Completed

Education, Social, Energy

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Doudoub Allaleh Primary and Secondary School)

Doudoub Bololé, Djibouti

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Yoboki Primary and Secondary School)

Completed

Education, Social, Energy

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Yoboki Primary and Secondary School)

Dikhil

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education & Professional Training

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Darguirou Primary School)

Completed

Education, Social, Energy

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Darguirou Primary School)

Ecole de Daguirou, Djibouti

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Goubetto Primary and Secondary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Goubetto Primary and Secondary School)

Goubetto

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Bouya Primary and Secondary School)

Completed

Education, Social, Energy

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Bouya Primary and Secondary School)

Kouta Bouyya

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Dorra Primary and Secondary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Dorra Primary and Secondary School)

Dorra

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Sagallou Primary and Secondary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Sagallou Primary and Secondary School)

Sagallo

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Adailou Primary and Secondary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Adailou Primary and Secondary School)

Adailou, Djibouti

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Ali Adde Primary and Secondary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Ali Adde Primary and Secondary School)

Ali Adde

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Hindi Primary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Hindi Primary School)

Anaba

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Moulhoule Primary and Secondary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Moulhoule Primary and Secondary School)

Moulhoule

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Daddato Primary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Daddato Primary School)

Dadda‘to

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Alai Daddaq Primary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Alai Daddaq Primary School)

ʽAlaili Dadda

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Souwâli Primary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Souwâli Primary School)

Souwâli, Djibouti

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Gal‘êla Primary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Gal‘êla Primary School)

Gal‘êla, Djibouti

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Medeho Primary School)

Completed

Education, Energy, Social

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Medeho Primary School)

Médéré, Obock, Djibouti

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP)

SDG:

He-Abbé Pilot Project – Hydrogen and Helium

Ongoing

Energy

He-Abbé Pilot Project – Hydrogen and Helium

Lac Abbe

A strategic exploration programme is underway to assess the helium potential of Lake Abbe. The scope of the initiative also includes the evaluation of natural hydrogen and geothermal resources in support of Djibouti’s long term energy strategy. A dedicated drilling campaign will serve to confirm economic viability while delivering a structured transfer of technical expertise to Djiboutian engineers.

Partners : Group CVA,Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MERN)

SDG:

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Lake Abbé Primary School)

Completed

Education, Social, Energy

Remote Area Schools – Solar Electrification Program (Lake Abbé Primary School)

Dikhil

A nationwide programme will equip twenty two public schools with solar power in rural areas without access to the electricity grid. The initiative will deploy solar panels, high capacity battery storage, and the necessary cabling to ensure a reliable power supply at each site. The installations will support classroom lighting and essential teaching equipment, narrowing the gap between rural and urban learning conditions and providing students in remote regions with standards comparable to those in cities.

Partners : Ministry of Education & Professional Training

SDG: