Ya tchegbo, Our Commitment
Protecting, supporting, and empowering women survivors of violence.
Past suffering, standing future
Yatchegbo is a Franco-Beninese association founded in 2016 at the initiative of Karine Bonnifait, alongside a committed team of volunteers. Officially recognized in Benin since 2017, the association takes its name from Fon, a language of Benin, where "Yatchegbo" means "my suffering is behind me".
Our mission is to shelter, protect, and support women survivors of violence, along with their children, to foster their lasting recovery and social and professional reintegration.
Why ?
When facing violence against women, securing safety is often the first step in a path toward recovery.
In Benin, adult women survivors of violence have long lacked specialized housing solutions to protect themselves and begin the process of reintegration.
Working alongside existing services and partner organizations, the association supports each woman through every stage of her journey: psychological support, social and educational guidance, access to legal rights, medical follow-up, and professional integration.
Working alongside existing services and partner organizations, the association supports each woman through every stage of her journey: psychological support, social and educational guidance, access to legal rights, medical follow-up, and professional integration.
The goal is to help every woman we shelter gradually regain her independence and build a lasting life plan.
Three goals, one priority
Every woman who joins us receives full support, from emergency shelter through to independence.
Shelter & Protect
A safe space where women and their children find refuge.
Support Toward Recovery
Individualized, compassionate support: psychological care, legal assistance, medical and social-educational follow-up.
Foster Reintegration
Practical tools for independence: training, agroecological work, and a solidarity shop.
Nos valeurs Fondamentales
Trois principes qui orientent chaque décision, chaque action, chaque regard porté sur les femmes que nous accompagnons.
Dignité
Chaque femme mérite respect, sécurité et considération — quelles que soient les violences subies.
Solidarité
Chaque femme mérite respect, sécurité et considération — quelles que soient les violences subies.
Espoir
Nous croyons fermement en la capacité de chaque femme à se reconstruire et à écrire un nouveau chapitre.
Nos Our Partners
National and international institutions who share our commitment to protecting women.
Become a driving force
Whether as a volunteer, donor, or partner, your commitment matters. Your support allows us to act every day.
