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Dear Friends,                                                                                                  

When RAIN’s stakeholders came together to write this strategic plan, the overwhelming feeling was that Niger was poised for significant investment and growth and that RAIN’s efforts should grow as well. In July 2023, the situation changed dramatically when members of Niger’s Presidential Guard led a coup to oust President Bazoum and halt military cooperation with France. …

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A Letter from RAIN’s Executive Director re: The Attempted Coup in Niger & RAIN’s Continued Commitment to our Mission

Dear Friend of RAIN,

You may have seen news reports of a coup attempt in Niger on Wednesday. Members of the Presidential Guard detained Nigerien President Bazoum and the Interior Minister. The President and his family are unharmed and he is communicating with the outside world. At this time, …

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RAIN Dance 2023

May 25, 2023 5:00 pm

Join Rain for the Sahel and Sahara for RAIN Dance 2023 honoring longtime supporters & RAIN Champions Barbara (Board FY14-22) & Ivor Freeman.

Thursday, May 25th 2023 at Alnoba, Kensington NH

At RAIN Dance we gather together to acknowledge the power we have as a community to help people across Niger live healthier and happier lives. …

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In honor of Peace Corps week, February 26th to March 4th, we are excited to announce a unique opportunity to connect further with Niger:

K. L. Barron, RAIN supporter and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Niger,  has published her debut novel Thirst. Thirst offers an opportunity to engage in deep dialogue about Niger, …

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The RAIN Report

September 2022

Teach a Man to Fish : Teach a Woman to Garden

This season, RAIN partnered with 109 women in Ankaf, Betarmatas, and Torguit to provide training on sustainable agriculture and to implement community gardens. Read the full RAIN Report here:

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