Question 1

What is the NGO Suuru Yoowa Katəna (SYK)?

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The NGO Suuru Yoowa Katəna (SYK) , which means "Please, Yoowa, stay at home" in the Yom language, is an organization committed to the fight against rural exodus and illegal emigration of young Yoowa and Tanéka in the North-West of Benin. It promotes local development through entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture and the promotion of cultural heritage.

Question 2

What are the main objectives of the NGO SYK?

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The SYK NGO aims to:Reduce illegal emigration of young people.Promote entrepreneurship and local economic self-sufficiency.Promoting Yom and Tanéka culture.Encourage education and literacy.Raise awareness of environmental and social issues.

Question 3

How can I support the SYK NGO?

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You can support us in several ways:Donate : Support our projects through financial or in-kind donations.Become a volunteer : Get involved in the field or online.Become a partner : Collaborate with us as an organization or company.Share our actions : Help us raise awareness among more people by sharing our publications.

Question 4

What are the current projects of the NGO SYK?

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We are currently running several projects, including: A community field and a 30-hectare cashew plantation. A forum for exchange and awareness-raising for young people. Literacy classes in Yom to preserve the local language. A tourist site project to promote Yom and Tanéka cultural heritage. A community radio and television project to raise awareness.We are currently carrying out several projects, including:A community field and a 30-hectare cashew plantation .A forum for exchange and awareness-raising for young people.Literacy classes in Yom to preserve the local language.A tourist site project to promote the Yom and Tanéka cultural heritage.A community radio and television project to raise awareness.

Question 5

How can I participate in your actions on the ground?

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If you wish to participate actively, you can:• You register as a volunteer via our “Join Us” page.• Attend our awareness workshops and community events.• Contact our team at sykong2019@gmail.com or +229 1 97 24 08 26.

Question 6

Can I propose a project or idea to the SYK NGO?

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Yes! We encourage local initiatives and are open to project proposals aligned with our objectives. You can send us your proposal by email or via our contact form.

Question 7

Where is the headquarters of the NGO SYK?

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Our headquarters is located in Djougou, in the North-West of Benin, more precisely at Maison BIAOU Alimatou. You can visit us or make an appointment to learn more about our actions.

Question 8

How to follow the news of the NGO SYK?

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You can follow our latest actions and events:• On our website: www.suuruyoowakatna.org• On social networks: Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp (available).• By subscribing to our newsletter via the “ Our Resources ” page.

Question 9

Does the SYK NGO work with other organizations?

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Yes, we collaborate with several local and international partners who share our vision. You will find the list of our partners and their contributions on the " Our Partners" page.

Question 10

Why stay at home rather than emigrate?

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Emigrating may seem like a solution, but it carries many risks (exploitation, abuse, insecurity). SYK offers viable local alternatives by highlighting:• Entrepreneurship opportunities.• Training and awareness raising to encourage self-development.• The valorization of local resources for a sustainable future.We believe that by investing in education, agriculture and local culture, every young person can succeed at home, while contributing to the development of their community.

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