Presentation

Welcome to Raby and the Children in Guinea, where every child is invited to dive into an enchanting world of infinite possibilities. Here, dreams come to life, and each child is celebrated for their uniqueness and exceptional potential. Founded by Raby, a devoted enthusiast of the children’s rights cause in Guinea. Driven by the deep conviction that every child has the right to express their opinions, discover their talents, and become an agent of change, Raby created this organization with the mission of giving children an active voice in their own lives. At Raby and the Children, every child becomes the hero of their own story, ready to conquer the world with boldness and creativity.

Our impact since 2018

Children accompanied by Raby and the children
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Children in the children's parliament of Guinea
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Child at DW as a young reporter on the program PasSansElle
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Trained adolescents in promising professions
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Youth clubs made aware and empowered in Conakry, Coyah, and Dubreka on gender equality and climate change.
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Programs, projects completed and in progress
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Covered cities in Guinea
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Startupper of the Year Award with Total Energy
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Mission

At Raby et les Enfants, we believe in the power of expression and talent discovery as drivers of children’s personal development. Our organization is dedicated to helping Guinean children by integrating them into meaningful activities that stimulate their creativity, build their self-confidence, and provide them with unique opportunities to express themselves.

Vision

Valuing the unique potential of each child in Guinea to build a promising and inspiring future.

Values

Our core values ​​at Raby and the Children

  • Excellence
  • Sharing
  • Proactive listening

Mission

À Raby et les Enfants, nous croyons en la puissance de l’expression et de la découverte de talents comme moteurs du développement personnel des enfants. Notre organisation se consacre à aider les enfants guinéens en les intégrant dans des activités significatives qui stimulent leur créativité, renforcent leur confiance en eux et leur offrent des opportunités uniques pour s’exprimer.

Vision

Valoriser le potentiel unique de chaque enfant en Guinée pour construire un avenir prometteur et inspirant.

Valeurs

Nos valeurs fondamentales chez Raby et les Enfants sont l’excellence, le partage et l’écoute proactive.

  1. L’excellence guide chacune de nos actions et décisions. Nous nous engageons à fournir des services et des programmes de la plus haute qualité, en visant constamment l’amélioration et l’innovation pour répondre aux besoins des enfants que nous servons.
  2. Le partage est au cœur de notre approche. Nous croyons fermement à l’importance de la collaboration et du soutien mutuel. En partageant nos ressources, nos connaissances et nos expériences, nous renforçons les liens au sein de notre communauté et amplifions l’impact de nos actions.
  3. L’écoute proactive est une valeur clé qui guide notre interaction avec les enfants, les familles et les partenaires communautaires. Nous sommes attentifs aux besoins, aux préoccupations et aux idées de chacun, et nous nous efforçons de prendre des mesures proactives pour répondre à ces besoins de manière efficace et sensible.

et leur offrent des opportunités uniques pour s’exprimer.

Rabiatou Diallo, a Guinean national, is a journalist, blogger and former United Nations Volunteer in Guinea. She has worked for the UNDP, in the office of the UN Resident Coordinator, and was communications officer for the International Trade Centre on the EU-funded INTEGRA program in Guinea.

A children’s rights activist, Rabiatou is the founder of “Raby et les Enfants”, an organization that aims to promote children’s participation in decision-making that affects them, preparing them to get involved, make their voices heard, and become agents of change in their communities. The organization offers a unique pathway to strengthen their leadership and project management skills.

As a woman leader, Rabiatou is committed to paving the way for new generations, inspiring and coaching young girls to become leaders and agents of change. Her work aims to provide them with the tools they need to make informed decisions and have a positive impact on their environment.

In recent years, Rabiatou has received several awards for her commitment:

  • Startupper of the Year and Best Entrepreneur Award by Total Energies Guinea.
  • Impact de l’immigration award from the Association des blogueurs de Guinée.
  • Nominated for the Colibri Awards by Social Change Factory in collaboration with La Francophonie.
  • Yaguine Fodé Prize in the blog category, awarded by the Association of Women Journalists and UNESCO.

Through her organization, Rabiatou and her team have trained over 700 children in Guinea in leadership and associative life, helping to forge a generation of young leaders ready to transform their communities and make their voices heard.

 

Participatory activities and talent discovery

We run a variety of programs that encourage children’s active participation. From painting to music, theater to sports activities, each initiative is designed to create a space where children can freely express their thoughts, discover their passions and develop their skills.

Our Main Objectives:

  • To provide a safe environment where every child can freely express their ideas and feelings without apprehension.
  • To identify and develop the specific talents of each child within Raby et les Enfants, in order to guide them towards realizing their full potential.
  • Encourage the creation of agents of change by supporting concrete actions initiated and carried out by the children themselves, as part of our ongoing commitment to Raby et les Enfants.

Raby et les Enfants is committed to being a catalyst for change, raising children’s voices and helping them find their place in the world around them.

How you can help

Join us in this wonderful adventure by supporting our initiatives, sharing our vision, and enabling every Guinean child to flourish through the expression and discovery of his or her talents.

Together, let’s create a future where every child feels heard, valued and ready to realize his or her dreams!

Participatory Activities and Talent Discovery

We offer a variety of programs that encourage children’s active participation.

BRICOP

Aims to develop the creative, technical and social skills of children aged 9 to 14 through artistic, craft, coding and public speaking activities.

Fly towards your potential

Personal development program designed to inspire and guide children towards expressing their full potential. Through interactive and playful activities, this program aims to cultivate self-confidence, emotional well-being, creativity, effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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Programs

RABY CENTER AND THE CHILDREN

The Raby et les Enfants Leadership Center is a space dedicated to the growth and development of future leaders aged 5 to 17. Built on the deep conviction that every child holds unique potential, the Raby et les Enfants center is committed to cultivating children’s leadership skills, creativity and self-confidence, enabling them to explore their passions and strengthen their social skills.

ATOU MAGIC

Atou Magic is an initiative aimed at introducing Guinean children and teenagers to the digital world, while raising awareness of the need to respect children’s rights. Integrated into the heart of the Raby et les Enfants Center, Atou Magic combines a fablab and an animation studio, creating an exceptional creative space. The program offers young people the chance to explore and develop their talents through the creation of fun and educational digital resources.

LIWRA EDITIONS

Editions Liwra offers a diverse set of educational programs, including BRICOP (Bricolage, Code et prise de parole en public) specializing in the design of educational resources (children’s books, educational games, plays, empowerment camps, open days. This holistic approach aims to enrich children’s education by offering a variety of fun and engaging educational experiences.

YIGUI

Yigui is an incubation program offering a second chance for teenagers, both in and out of school, to discover and acquire skills in promising professions. This support initiative focuses on training in collaboration with professional centers, offering refresher courses in French, leadership and personal development.

DIMÊ-PRENEURS

Is a program specializing in entrepreneurial awakening and total immersion. DIMÊ-PRENEURS will enable a new generation to become the entrepreneurs of their own lives, by offering them the opportunity to develop at an early age the skills they need to flourish.

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OUR TEAM

Balde Abdoulaye Béla
Co-founder of Raby et les Enfants, represents one of the first emblematic successes of our organization. He embodies the inestimable driving force and is an exceptional asset to our mission.
Youssouf Sylla
Our coding coach, he represents the quintessence of excellence in this field, embodying the driving force behind our digital initiatives in Atou Magic.
Bah Mamadou
The genius of words who transports us through magical stories. Thanks to him, Liwra comes to life under his pen.
Tahiratou Diallo
Handles the logistics of our activities with confidence and efficiency.
Mamadou Bobo Barry
Our motivational coach and administrative and financial manager bring positive energy and essential expertise to our team.
SY SAVANÉ MOHAMED
Capture our activities with his magical device. Thanks to him, our children's voices will be heard on Raby et les Enfants Web TV.
Diariatou Barry
Is a law student at the Université Nationale de la Capitale (UNC). In addition to her studies, she is an active member of Raby et les Enfants. Passionate about fashion, Diariatou is co-founder of Mahaly.
Rouguiatou Baldé
Business administration student at Nongo University in Conakry. Active member of RABY ET LES ENFANTS, where she works with children on stage productions, exploring and encouraging their creativity.
Diallo Noumou Baïlo
is an activist, slam artist, entrepreneur and graduate in management accounting from the Université Général Lansana Conté in Sonfonia. Within RABY ET LES ENFANTS, she represents our talented artist.

Our first nuggets
What became of them?

Mariam Diallo,
une icône de tout une génération
À seulement 14 ans, Mariam brille en tant que présidente du Parlement des Enfants de Guinée, déployant une éloquence exceptionnelle qui inspire toute une génération.
Hawa,
une voix d’or
Hawa Jude Tounkara, membre de Raby et les enfants, occupe le poste de chargée de communication au Parlement des Enfants. Aujourd'hui, elle est également jeune reporter pour DW dans le cadre du programme sous-régional PasSansElles.
Ibrahime Keinda,
le petit bricoleur
« Avant le programme Yigui, je bricolais des chaussures en carton et aujourd’hui j’apprends à faire des vraies chaussures avec Maitre Doukouré dans une cordonnerie, j’ai réalisé ma première chaussure je suis très content » Ibrahim 12 ans, bénéficiaire du programme Yigui pratique la cordonnerie moderne
Souleymane,
la vitrerie ma passion
« Quand je suis arrivé à Conakry, j’ai toujours souhaité aller à l’école pour apprendre à lire et écrire, mais malheureusement ma grande ne partageais pas mon avis, mais aujourd’hui grâce aux cours de mise à niveau que j’ai suivi, je peux lire et je me débrouille en écriture ». Souleymane 16 ans
Hadja ,
et sa Passion pour la Mécanique
Vivez avec moi la joie de réaliser mon rêve grâce au programme Yigui ! Aujourd'hui, je m'épanouis et suis pleinement heureuse en travaillant dans un garage moderne.

OUR PEPITES

Mariam Diallo,
an icon for an entire generation
At just 14 years of age, Mariam shines as President of the Guinean Children's Parliament, displaying an exceptional eloquence that is inspiring an entire generation.
Hawa,
a golden voice
Hawa Jude Tounkara, a member of Raby et les enfants, is a communications officer at the Children's Parliament. Today, she is also a young reporter for DW as part of the PasSansElles sub-regional program.
Ibrahime Keinda,
the little handyman
“Before the Yigui program, I used to tinker with cardboard shoes, but today I'm learning to make real shoes with Maitre Doukouré in a cobbler's shop. I've made my first shoe and I'm very happy” Ibrahim, 12, a beneficiary of the Yigui program, practices modern cobbling.
Souleymane,
my passion for glazing
“When I arrived in Conakry, I always wanted to go to school to learn how to read and write, but unfortunately my older sister didn't share my opinion, but today, thanks to the refresher courses I took, I can read and write. Souleymane, 16.
Hadja ,
and her passion for mechanics
Experience with me the joy of realizing my dream thanks to the Yigui program! Today, I'm fulfilled and happy working in a modern garage.
Aissatou
the knitter
Aissatou, affectionately known as “the knitter” within the Raby et les Enfants initiative, is a talented artisan who passionately crafts bracelets and bags. Thanks to her knitting skills and dedication, she creates unique pieces that are a testament to her creativity.

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Autonomisation

Raby et les enfants travaille à renforcer l’autonomie de chaque enfant.  Notre objectif est de leur donner les outils nécessaires pour prendre leur vie en main et surmonter les défis qui se présentent à eux. À travers des programmes d’éducation à l’autonomie, et de réinsertion nous aidons les enfants à développer leur capacité à prendre des décisions éclairées, à résoudre les problèmes de manière indépendante, à défendre leurs droits et à trouver un métier décent. En les soutenant dans leur développement personnel et en valorisant leurs capacités uniques, nous contribuons à renforcer leur confiance en eux-mêmes et ainsi une alternative pour devenir autonome et indépendant

VALORISATION DU POTENTIEL

Raby et les enfants reconnais et célèbre la diversité des talents, des compétences et des passions de chaque enfant. Notre ambition est de créer un environnement inclusif où chaque enfant se sent valorisé et soutenu dans ses aspirations. En encourageant l’exploration et en offrant des opportunités d’apprentissage diversifiées, nous aidons les enfants à découvrir et à développer leur plein potentiel. Nous mettons en avant leurs réussites et leurs contributions, créant ainsi un climat positif qui favorise la confiance en soi et l’estime de soi.

Droit à la participation

Raby et les enfants s’engage à former une nouvelle génération de leaders actifs et engagés. Notre but est de permettre aux enfants de prendre conscience de leurs droits et de leurs responsabilités en tant que citoyens afin qu’Ils veuillent être impliqués dans les décisions qui les concernent, que ce soit au niveau de leur communauté locale ou à l’échelle plus large de la société. En favorisant le dialogue ouvert, en encourageant la diversité des opinions et en soutenant l’engagement civique, nous créons un environnement où chaque enfant se sent écouté et respecté.

Droits à une éducation de qualité

Raby et les enfants aspire à une éducation qui dépasse le simple enseignement académique. Notre ambition est de contribuer à créer un environnement éducatif dynamique et inclusif, où la créativité est encouragée, la pensée critique est cultivée et où les compétences pratiques essentielles à leur réussite dans la vie sont développées. À travers nos programmes, nous mettons l’accent sur le développement personnel, la gestion des émotions, la résolution de problèmes et la confiance en soi, afin de préparer nos enfants à un avenir plein de possibilités.