Publications and media
100% Social Link - 2021-2025 Strategy
AFD Group uses the social link – that is, the ties between individuals, social groups, territories, organisations and institutions – as the foundation for sustainable and shared development. Our 10...
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Inspiring children and uplifting the city through sports
The city centre of Johannesburg, historically the heart of the city's economic activity, has seen a sharp decline since the 1970s: many buildings were abandoned, public spaces were left in decline and...
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An athlete dedicated to education
As France’s youngest department, with more than half its population under the age of 18, Mayotte naturally focuses on many education-related issues. It is an ideal playing field for the entertaining a...
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Sexual violence : Circus as a tool for reconstruction
In the Philippines, one in five children reported to have experienced sexual violence, according to the Council on the Welfare of Children. Most of these abuses take place at home or in the community....
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A coach for the children of Bredasdorp
The South African town of Bredsdorp, in the southern tip of the country, is rife with unemployment and drug use among young people. After graduating from high school, 22-year-old Bianca has been unabl...
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Kit Sport and Development: A Methodological Approach
For over 25 years, a number of actors (States, civil society, private sector, etc.) have been making sport work for development. Since 2015, physical activity has been mentioned as a major vehicle for...
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Zenata, Sport at the heart of the new city
In the heart of the new city of Zenata, the first ground of the partnership between AFD and the famous NBA (National Basketball Association) was born. Adorned with the colors of the Sustainable Develo...
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In Tunisia, neighborhoods designed for youth
Thanks to an ambitious nationwide programme, AFD and the European Union are supporting the regeneration of many forgotten neighbourhoods in Tunisia. As well as providing basic services, the scheme cre...
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AFD and sport: a vehicle for social cohesion and equity
Sport is a valuable tool for helping achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It contributes to peace, education, gender equality and health and opens up new horizons for development actors, in part...
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