Our vision
To create a generation of young leaders from pastoralist and nomadic communities able to transform their communities for the long term.
About
Our story, our commitment
Tenere Youth Initiative was born from the conviction that young people of pastoralist and nomadic communities carry the solutions of tomorrow.
Our story
Founded by young leaders from the Sahel's pastoral areas, the organization grew around a simple idea: no one understands a territory's challenges better than those who live there. From the first community workshops to a regional network, we have built, step by step, a rooted and ambitious youth movement.
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2017
The collective is created by young pastoralist volunteers.
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2024
The organization is officially registered.
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2025
Expansion across the whole Ténéré (Tinariwen) in Mali.
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2026
A regional network serving communities.
Our mission
To empower young people of pastoralist and nomadic communities through education, leadership, innovation and advocacy.
Our values
Rootedness
We start from the knowledge and realities of communities.
Youth
We place young people at the heart of decisions and action.
Solidarity
No one crosses the Ténéré alone: we move forward together.
Sustainability
We act for the environment and future generations.
Our leadership team
Leadership led by women
At Tenere Youth Initiative, we champion equality and encourage women's leadership. We entrust women with the power to decide, to lead and to inspire.
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Faty Cissé
President
A pastoral-rights advocate, she carries the organization's vision.
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Sagada Wallet Alhousseini
Secretary General
Guardian of governance and organizational life.
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Faty Wallet Ahmed
Treasurer
She ensures financial transparency and solidity.