ProDAF officially launched 150 income-generating activity kits in the prefecture of Diffa on 15 October 2026. This distribution aims to provide resources for local economic development within the region. ProDAF organized the delivery of these kits to support women residing in the area. The initiative follows the organization's broader efforts to improve livelihoods in Niger. On October 15, 2026, 150 income-generating activity kits were officially launched in the prefecture of Diffa, marking a significant milestone for the program's operations in the region. These assets are designed to empower women by providing the necessary tools to establish and sustain small-scale economic enterprises.
Distribution Across Local Communes
The commune of Diffa received 100 income-generating activity kits as part of the ProDAF initiative. These supplies hold a total value of 25 million FCFA. The commune of Diffa received 100 kits valued at 25 million FCFA, ensuring that the primary urban center of the prefecture is well-equipped to support local female entrepreneurs.
ProDAF allocated the remaining 50 kits to two other locations. The communes of Gueskérou and Chétimari each received 25 kits. Each of these individual allocations holds a value of 6.25 million FCFA. By distributing these resources across multiple communes, ProDAF ensures that the economic benefits of the program reach a broader segment of the population within the prefecture of Diffa.
Program Goals and Funding
The Government of Niger and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) provide the funding for the ProDAF program. The ProDAF program is funded by the Government of Niger and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). M. Moussa Elhadji Lawali, representative of the ProDAF coordinator, stated: "cette initiative s’inscrit dans la mise en œuvre du Programme de développement de l’agriculture familiale dans les régions de Diffa et d’Agadez, financé par le Gouvernement du Niger et le Fonds international de développement agricole (FIDA)".
ProDAF plans to distribute a total of 255 income-generating activity kits in the Diffa region throughout the calendar year 2026. This distribution represents a total investment of 63.75 million FCFA. For the year 2026, ProDAF plans to distribute a total of 255 income-generating activity kits in the Diffa region for a total investment of 63.75 million FCFA. Since the inception of the program, a total of 370 income-generating activity kits have been distributed to women residing in the Diffa region. Since the start of the program, 370 income-generating activity kits have been distributed to women in the Diffa region, reflecting a sustained commitment to long-term economic support.
Regarding the 150 kits recently distributed to women, these supplies hold a total value of 37.5 million FCFA. The total value of the 150 kits distributed is 37.5 million FCFA. M. Moussa Elhadji Lawali explained the strategic focus of this support, noting: "cette intervention relève du volet consacré à l’appui à l’organisation et au leadership des femmes, à travers l’approche « Mata Masu Dubara », qui favorise l’organisation collective, la solidarité et le développement des capacités économiques des femmes". This structured approach ensures that the distributed kits are utilized effectively to foster economic independence and community-based growth.