News

Strategic Plan Launch

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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Update

Map of Niger

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

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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Thirst

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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RAIN Dance 2022

Tickets Now on Sale for the 3rd annual RAIN Dance – fundraiser benefitting Rain for the Sahel and Sahara.

Portsmouth NH – Rain for the Sahel and Sahara (RAIN) announces the return of RAIN Dance, the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, to occur on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022, from 6 – 8:00 PM. Tickets are $150 per person (young professionals, …

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