This effort targets key areas including Savanes, Zanzan, Woroba, the Département d’Abidjan, Montagnes, and Bas-Sassandra, where the goal is to strengthen environmental education, climate resilience, and improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices within preschool and primary schools.

The initiative is designed to deliver tangible outcomes that benefit both educators and students. It aims to deepen the understanding of environmental challenges and encourage the adoption of responsible behaviors among school communities. Through the implementation of pilot actions, schools will enhance their capacity to adapt to climate change and become more resilient to environmental shocks. A major focus will also be placed on improving hygiene practices, including menstrual hygiene management, to ensure a healthier and more inclusive learning environment.

To qualify for participation, organizations must demonstrate sector expertise in environmental education, WASH, and climate change adaptation. This includes experience in setting up eco-clubs, conducting awareness campaigns, promoting sustainable sanitation practices, and supporting the production of reusable menstrual products. In addition, organizations should have a strong track record of implementing small-scale resilience projects such as school gardens, reforestation, or circular economy initiatives.

Local experience is a key selection criterion. Interested CSOs should have a proven ability to work effectively in rural or semi-urban contexts, particularly in areas with similar profiles to the targeted regions. The program places strong emphasis on a participatory approach, gender integration, and the inclusion of vulnerable children, ensuring that all members of the educational community are actively involved.

Organizations with prior experience collaborating with United Nations agencies in similar geographic and social settings are especially encouraged to apply. The implementation of this initiative will be closely coordinated with local stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient delivery. Key deliverables will include baseline assessments, quarterly progress reports, a final report, and a summary of lessons learned throughout the program.

This is a timely opportunity for CSOs to make a meaningful impact on environmental education and community resilience in Côte d'Ivoire. By joining this initiative, organizations can contribute to creating healthier, greener, and more inclusive schools for the country's future generations.

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.