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“Mama Jasiri” Education and Production Workshop Opens in Tanzania with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency's (TİKA) Support

Implemented in collaboration with the African Culture House Association, the project aims to empower women to play a more active role in economic and social life

The “Mama Jasiri” Education and Production Workshop, a development project supported by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), was inaugurated with a ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Implemented in collaboration with the African Culture House Association, the project aims to empower women to play a more active role in…

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Senegal: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency's (TIKA) Greenhouse Project Facilitates Inmates’ Reintegration into Society

Supervised by the Dakar Regional Prison authority, the initiative provides inmates with a chance to develop professional skills and embark on a path toward a fresh start

In collaboration with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and the Senegalese Ministry of Justice, two modern greenhouses have been established on the grounds of Sebikotane Prison to support training and rehabilitation efforts. These facilities enable inmates to acquire greenhouse cultivation skills while serving their sentences. The project, implemented in…

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The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Establishes Regional Packaging and Production Workshop for Women Manufacturers in Niger

The project aims to reduce time and labor losses in agricultural production and packaging, ultimately helping to prevent market losses

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in collaboration with the Nayaba Women Manufacturers Association, has established a Regional Packaging and Production Workshop in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Niger faces significant challenges in food security, national stability, and energy needs. The industrialization process, a cornerstone of development, is hindered by…

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Sustainable Income Model for Women in Guinea

To promote the economic independence of women in Guinea, a workshop was established through a collaboration between TİKA and the AREMA Women’s Union to process ginger and chili pepper

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) established a workshop to create a sustainable income source for women in Guinea by processing ginger and chili pepper, two of the country’s most widely consumed food products. To promote the economic independence of women in Guinea, a workshop was established through a collaboration…

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Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Supports Fisheries in Niger

The project aims to expand freshwater and pond fisheries while enhancing existing production systems

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) established a hatchery and fish feed production unit as part of the “Guichet Unique 3A” project initiated by Niger’s Ministry of Hydraulics, Sanitation and Environment. The project aims to expand freshwater and pond fisheries while enhancing existing production systems. In Niger, a country where…

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TİKA Supports Women’s Empowerment in Guinea-Bissau

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in partnership with the National Islamic Youth Community of Guinea-Bissau, provided materials and equipment to disadvantaged women to help them engage in income-generating activities

Essential tools and supplies for producing cakes, bread, local desserts and other bakery items were distributed to women in need across Guinea-Bissau. This initiative aims to support family economies and provide a sustainable source of income for these women. In the initial phase of the project, 40 women actively participated…

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TİKA Continues to Empower Women in Africa

The opening ceremony was attended by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Banjul, F. Türker Oba; NAWFA General Manager, Njaga Jawo; TİKA’s Coordinator in Banjul, Şule Bayar; officials from the Ministry of Agriculture

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) inaugurated a sales market at the headquarters of the National Association of Women Farmers of The Gambia (NAWFA) in Brikama. The market was established to enable women producers to sell their agricultural products. The opening ceremony was attended by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Banjul, F.…

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TİKA Supports Local Production in Guinea

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) established a semi-industrial soap production workshop in Yomou, in the Republic of Guinea

Yomou is a strategically significant city with most of its agricultural lands dedicated to the cultivation and harvesting of palm oil. While the locally produced palm oil is primarily used for food consumption, it holds significant economic potential as a high-value product. The workshop established by TİKA aims to minimize…

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Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Enhances Vocational Training in Sierra Leone

This initiative aims to employ young people in the private sector, help them gain a profession and contribute to the country’s economic growth

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has provided material support to the vocational training workshops at the Moyamba Government Technical Institute, located in Moyamba, one of Sierra Leone’s largest cities. As the region’s sole vocational training center, the institute serves 1,200 students and has now upgraded its Solar Panel Assembly…

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Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Enhances Access to Information for Visually Impaired University Students in South Africa

TİKA donated 22 computers and provided hardware support to ARCSWiD for visually impaired students

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) donated 22 computers specially designed for visually impaired students to the University of South Africa (UNISA). Established in 1873, UNISA has produced notable graduates, including Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. With 26 centers across South Africa, the university serves approximately 400,000 students. The Advocacy…