2026 Rain Dance Gala in pictures
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Updates
EARTH DAY 2026: Why Niger? Why Agadez?
Dear Friends,
When people ask why Rain for the Sahel and Sahara (RAIN) works in Niger, I think about distance.
- Distance to school.
- Distance to water.
- Distance to healthcare.
- Distance to opportunity.
In the Agadez Region, where we work alongside rural and nomadic communities, …
RAIN Executive Director Recruitment Notice
Rain for the Sahel and Sahara (RAIN) seeks a dynamic leader who wants to make a difference in the lives of marginalized peoples and communities at a critical time in the world. Since 2001, RAIN has been partnering with underserved rural and nomadic peoples of Niger to increase educational opportunities and improve livelihoods to build more resilient communities. Currently, RAIN implements access to education, …
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. …
Update
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, …
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. …
