West African communities face various forms of insecurity, including armed conflicts and politically motivated unrest. These dynamics are fueled by economic exploitation and exclusionary governance, which draw young people toward armed groups or other actors who exploit their precarity. We work with youth to critically analyze power, organize collectively, and advance social justice while building inclusive, democratic approaches to peace. For us, peace means challenging inequalities, empowering communities, and creating conditions for sustainable, locally led transformation.

For more information, please contact Marie.Nguettia@rosalux.org