Organisation for the Development of Women’s Activities
An apolitical, non-denominational Ivorian NGO, created in Man on 11 December 1999.
Born from the determination of rural women
Faced with the difficulties encountered by rural and peri-urban populations, especially the vulnerable group of women and children, it became necessary to set up a structure to support women’s development initiatives and help them in their drive for autonomy. This need was made more pressing by the country’s difficult economic situation.
This is how ODAFEM was founded in Man on 11 December 1999, and registered under receipt no. 826/MEMID/DGAT/SDVAC of 5 July 2002.
Our journey
Founded in Man
On 11 December 1999, committed women and men founded ODAFEM in Man to support women's development initiatives.
Official registration
ODAFEM is registered under receipt no. 826/MEMID/DGAT/SDVAC of 5 July 2002.
Renewed statutes
An extraordinary General Assembly adopts the organisation's updated statutes and internal rules.
Community health workers
With UNICEF, ODAFEM supports 2,239 community health workers in the North and North-East.
Mission
To work for the well-being of women, children, out-of-school youth and people with disabilities in rural and peri-urban areas, by supporting the development of their activities through training, health and inclusive development projects.
Vision
A society in which every citizen — man, woman and child — has equal access to basic social services, in an environment of peace and stability where human rights are promoted, protected and fulfilled.
Communication
Making ODAFEM's work visible and understandable: informing and engaging our partners and communities. Communication drives the way our organisation works.
Transparency
Accounting for every franc entrusted to us: written procedures, dual signature, accounts audited by our statutory auditors and published financial reports.
Accountability
Setting clear objectives and verifiable indicators for every action, evaluating the whole organisation every year and being accountable for our results to beneficiaries, partners and our governing bodies.
Clear bodies, shared responsibility
Every withdrawal of funds requires two signatures, and the accounts are audited every year.
Click on a body to see its role under the articles of association.