Labeled initiatives

Pot@maï-242, the Congolese partner of the French association Pot@maï, has been trialing an innovative solution since 2021 to provide access to essential services in rural areas, using 100% renewable energy produced by river turbines and photovoltaic panels. The initiative draws on the strong hydrokinetic potential of the Congo’s rivers to produce reliable electricity without heavy […]

Supported by RHAV-ASBL, this project to assist local students living along the Congo River consists of facilitating their education so that they can complete the school year or even their respective cycles with less risk of incidents and accidents on the river. Many students who live in camps along the river do not complete their […]

Climate change and the misuse of natural resources have a negative impact on the lifestyles of local peoples and communities that depend on natural resources. The Walikale Territory is one of the entities of North Kivu Province in the DRC that is rich in forest and river ecosystems. Indeed, work with local communities has revealed […]

The Dji Mansa project, led by Afr’Eau, promotes sustainable management of the Niger River by leveraging the local knowledge and practices of riverside communities, combined with citizen science approaches. Phase 1 (2024-2025) documented these practices, trained young people and women in collecting water quality data, and mobilized communities around river protection. Phase 2 will reinforce […]

Originating from Tours, BatoLabo is an artistic and scientific river voyage project exploring the rivers, canals, and waterways of Europe – from the Loire to the Danube Delta – aboard a traditional Loire barge, La Fillonnerie, from September 2025 to September 2026. Drawing on our own experience on the Loire, our goal is to create […]

“The Blue Artery” project is an educational and artistic installation co-created by an engaged eco-artist, two history and geography teachers/educators, and their students. This project uses the Rhône River and its significance within the Valais region as a starting point for learning about and reflecting on human-environment relationships. Initially designed for secondary school students in […]