Strengthening Civil Society in West Africa through knowledge sharing, learning, connecting and influencing.
Accra, Ghana
Joined January 2012
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AI can drive social change. WACSI and @TechSoup's "AI for Social Change" project offer online courses on Hive Mind Community to help CSOs in Ghana and Nigeria use AI responsibly: tinyurl.com/5eycpz83.
Join our 22 Oct AI-ready organisations webinar: tinyurl.com/285vybef
How can civil society organisations make their impact impossible to overlook? Mariette Koublanou explores why many African CSOs struggle to communicate impact, and shares a free tool for professional annual reports: tinyurl.com/3hc5hj7b
Important notice: The introductory webinar of the African Fiscal Hosting Community of Practice (AFH-CoP), planned for 21 October 2026, has been postponed. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank everyone who registered. A new date will be shared soon.
West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) retweeted
@wacsi emerged as the winner from 29 finalists selected from 1,248 submissions across 46 African countries. The category recognises organisations that provide resources, expertise and support services that enable civil society groups to operate effectively and contribute to development.
thecbij.org/wacsi-wins-conti…
West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) retweeted
Citizens and institutions, generations, skills and knowledge: three "bubbles" to rethink civic participation.
In his opening remarks, Cheikh Fall (@cypher007), President of #AfricTivistes, called for building bridges between citizens, institutions, generations and knowledge holders.
#ACHPR89 #CADHP89 #ACHPR89OS #CivicSpace #WACSI #RFLD
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Citoyens et institutions, générations, compétences et savoirs : trois « bulles » pour repenser la participation citoyenne.
Dans son mot d'ouverture, Cheikh Fall, président de #AfricTivistes, a appelé à créer des passerelles entre citoyens, institutions, générations et détenteurs de savoirs.
#CADHP89 #ACHPR89 #ACHPR89OS #EspaceCivique @wacsi @RfldOrg
Today in Dakar: WACSI, @AFRICTIVISTES, @RfldOrg and EU SEE host a side event at #ACHPR89 on Civic Space Under Siege.
16 Oct, 10 am GMT.
Guest of Honour: Hon. Rémy Ngoy Lumbu, @achpr_cadhp Commissioner.
Our colleague, @omolarabalogun, will moderate.
Aujourd'hui à Dakar : WACSI, @AFRICTIVISTES, @RfldOrg et EU SEE organisent un événement parallèle à la #CADHP89 : « L’espace civique sous siège ».
16 oct., 10 h GMT.
Invité d’honneur : Rémy Ngoy Lumbu, Commissaire de la CADHP.
Modéré par notre collègue, @omolarabalogun.
West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) retweeted
At the #APNAssembly2026 participants will;
1⃣ Facilitate dialogue on best practices and challenges in adopting new approaches.
2⃣Showcase strategies and tools to advance innovation within organizations and communities.
3⃣Explore methods to amplify impact at the local, national, and global levels.
4⃣Foster collaborations that accelerate the transition from adoption to amplification.
Stay tuned for more updates on #APNAssembly2026 !
Register now | assembly.or.tz/#register
#APNAssembly2026
SAVE THE DATE | 17–18 November 2026 WACSI, with support from the Mott Foundation, is convening a regional dialogue on Building Rights-Respecting Digital Futures in West Africa.
📍 Lagos, Nigeria | Hybrid
🔗: tinyurl.com/rightsrespecting…
Adopting AI takes more than new tools. Join Session 3: Building AI-Ready Organisations on 22 Oct at 10:00 am GMT on Zoom. For CSOs in Ghana and Nigeria. Register: bit.ly/tsai-3
How are ODA cuts affecting your organisation? Share your experience to help Pact, @Makaiaorg, and #WACSI develop practical strategies to strengthen civil society resilience. Take the survey by 31 October: tinyurl.com/33kamzn9
Quel est l'impact des coupes budgétaires dans l'aide publique au développement (APD) sur votre organisation ? Partagez votre expérience pour aider Pact, Makaia et #WACSI à élaborer des stratégies concrètes pour renforcer la résilience de la société civile. tinyurl.com/47wpbtmw
The 4th West Africa Civil Society Week will take place in Enugu, Nigeria, on 22–23 Oct, led by @spaces4change and #WACSI. Theme: Strengthening Judicial Protection of Civic Space in West Africa. English and French. More info: tinyurl.com/3d422rcv
La 4e Semaine de la société civile d'Afrique de l'Ouest se tiendra à Enugu, au Nigeria, les 22 et 23 octobre, sous l'égide de @spaces4change et #WACSI. Renforcer la protection judiciaire de l'espace civique en Afrique de l'Ouest. Plus d'informations : tinyurl.com/3d422rcv
At a Stakeholder Forum held on 13 October, on the margins of the 89th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights in Dakar, Senegal, our colleague @John Frinjuah emphasised the importance of collective citizen engagement.
What happens when AI moves faster than regulation?
From deepfakes to data misuse, Nigeria’s digital future needs safeguards today.
📖 Report: tinyurl.com/7jksemws
🗓️ 17–18 Nov, Lagos: join us virtually. Register: tinyurl.com/rightsrespecting…
#AIGovernance #DigitalRight
We dedicate this award to civil society across West Africa and the African continent.
#WACSI won the Supporters category at the 2026 African CSO Awards, organised by EPIC-Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, on 8 October 2026.
wacsi.org/wacsi-wins-2026-af…
