Culture01
Promote Beninese culture and literature
Highlighting the works of author Niyi Mayowa and national literary creation.
Our identity
ONG LE MONDE DE NISMA
An Islamic Non-Governmental Organization with a social, educational and cultural mission, apolitical and non-profit, based in Cotonou, Benin.
M.01Our vision
Our vision
The course we set for the coming years
To become the national leader in socio-cultural and educational transformation by building an educated, culturally fulfilled, and supportive society where every citizen is an active player in development.
Our course towards 2030
M.02Our mission
Our mission
The daily commitment of the NGO on the ground
To promote socio-cultural and human development in Benin through the promotion of literature — with special emphasis on the works of writer Niyi Mayowa —, youth capacity building, educational excellence, and support for vulnerable populations.
Our statutory objectives
Education02
Contribute to education
Fostering excellence in schools and accompanying youth success.
Youth03
Support youth
Capacity building and socio-professional integration programs.
Volunteering04
Encourage volunteering
Promoting volunteerism and civic engagement in community service.
Social05
Social assistance
Supporting vulnerable populations: orphans, widows, and people in hardship.
Development06
Structuring projects
Contributing to social development through concrete and measurable actions.
M.03Our values
Five values, one commitment
The ethical principles that guide each of our actions
01 · Humanity
Believing in human dignity
02 · Improvement
Constantly renewing knowledge
03 · Innovation
Continuously improving methods
04 · Communion
Uniting efforts for common goals
05 · Transparency
Managing all activities and finances with complete transparency
M.04Our governance
Organization and operations
Transparent, participatory and effective governance
Supreme body
General Assembly
Supreme decision-making body of the NGO. It meets at least once a year in ordinary session to validate the strategic directions and the annual moral and financial report.
Hierarchical link
Board of Directors
Management and steering body
Supervisory Board
Control body
Hierarchical link
Executive Direction
Day-to-day operational body
Departments
Departments
Specialised departments
- Culture & Literature Department
- Education & Training Department
- Social Support & Community Action Department
Cross-functional departments
- Media & Communication Department
- Human Resources Department
- Partnership & Public Relations Department
- Research & Development Department
M.05Our areas
Three areas, one commitment
The NGO operates mainly in the Republic of Benin, with potential international expansion
Culture and literature
Promoting literary works, particularly those of author Niyi Mayowa, encouraging reading and preserving Beninese cultural heritage.
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Education and training
E-learning platform, youth capacity building, support for academic excellence, and certifying credentials.
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Social action and solidarity
Support for vulnerable people, orphan sponsorship, recognized volunteer system, and civic commitment.
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M.06Our approach
Our intervention approach
Four principles in service of lasting impact
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Empowerment
Enabling beneficiaries to become actors of their own development.
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Community participation
Involving local communities in designing and implementing actions.
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Sustainability
Designing lasting actions with measurable long-term impact.
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Human capital strengthening
Investing in training, mentoring and skills development.
M.07Our partners
They trust us
LE MONDE DE NISMA is open to all forms of collaboration
Public institutions
Ministère de la Culture
Institutional partner committed to socio-cultural and educational development.
Want to become a partner?
The NGO is open to collaboration with institutions, organizations, companies and civil society actors. Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities.
M.08Join the movement
Collaborating is building sustainable solutions
Every financial contribution, every human commitment, every contact brings us closer to our vision. Join the M-NISMA movement.