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Côte d’Ivoire

Empowerment through care and advocacy

Our Work in Côte d’Ivoire

The HOPE Project is a three-year initiative starting in January 2025, dedicated to helping people in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire who are affected by skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as leprosy, buruli ulcer, and lymphatic filariasis. The project focuses on strengthening peer support groups, which provide emotional support, community connection, and help members build better lives. By working directly with group members as co-researchers, HOPE aims to discover what makes these groups successful and sustainable, even after outside funding ends. The project will create practical tools and guides so that communities can build lasting support networks, helping people overcome stigma, improve mental health, and access opportunities for a brighter future.

Côte d’Ivoire at a Glance

  • Over 7 million people are at risk of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, and schistosomiasis.
  • Poverty remains high, with more than 40% of the population living below the poverty line.
  • The country has only one doctor for every 10,000 people, and healthcare infrastructure is strained.
  • 40% of children aged 6-14 do not attend school, with rural areas facing the highest barriers to education.
  • Rural communities are isolated, with poor transportation infrastructure, making access difficult.

Côte d’Ivoire at a Glance

  • Over 7 million people are at risk of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, and schistosomiasis.
  • Poverty remains high, with more than 40% of the population living below the poverty line.
  • The country has only one doctor for every 10,000 people, and healthcare infrastructure is strained.
  • 40% of children aged 6-14 do not attend school, with rural areas facing the highest barriers to education.
  • Rural communities are isolated, with poor transportation infrastructure, making access difficult.

Programs in Côte d’Ivoire

HOPE

The HOPE Project—short for “Harmonised Model for Optimizing Peer Support Group Effectiveness”—is a 3-year initiative starting in January 2025. It focuses on improving the long-term success of peer support groups (PSGs) for people affected by skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) like leprosy, buruli ulcer, and lymphatic filariasis in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire.

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