2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit

Batonga Foundation

 

 

 

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Nonprofit Overview

Causes: Children & Youth, Civil Rights, Education, Philanthropy, Public Foundations, Secondary & High Schools, Women, Womens Rights, Youth Centers & Clubs

Mission: Founded by Grammy Award-winning, Benin native and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angelique Kidjo, Batonga’s mission is to equip young women and girls in Benin with knowledge and skills they need to be agents of change in their communities and in their own lives.

Community Stories

3 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

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Meghan Cate M., Donor

Rating: 5

10/27/2017

I love that Batonga takes an informed and data-driven approach to empowering young women and girls. They make sure that donor funds reach the populations that need support most.

js1337 Board Member

Rating: 5

10/28/2019

I have watched firsthand as Batonga has grown into a model on girls empowerment through dedicated staff, innovative programming, and a founder whose passion and commitment is unparalleled.

mlswc Board Member

Rating: 5

10/24/2019

Batonga focuses on girls and young women who have no access to traditional educational. Today across Benin thousands of young women participate in Batonga programs where they learn how to become entrepreneurs and support themselves.
Significantly, in Batonga villages, boys and young men now view their female colleagues with increased respect. With a modest per girl investment, Batonga is producing long term benefits.

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Board Member

Rating: 5

10/27/2017

Batonga is lead by Angelique Kidjo who uses her status as an African superstar to reach out to vulnerable girls and remind them that they can succeed. Batonga provides programming designed for their clientele and works to ensure that the girls who have been left behind by other development efforts can gain critical life skills.

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