Mission and Values

Mission

RAIN's mission is to work with nomadic and rural peoples of West Africa to improve their lives through education, water security, agriculture and income-producing activities. These durable, locally rooted programs promote literacy and empowerment while sustaining cultural traditions through the Sahel and Sahara.

What RAIN Believes In

RAIN values mutual respect - the giving and sharing of knowledge, skills and resources between RAIN and our stakeholders - our partner communities in West Africa. Basic education and secure livelihoods are critical to accessing the world of possibility for nomadic and rural peoples and their families. RAIN believes in the universally accepted values of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.