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The Spanish Ambassador to Niger, Gloria Mínguez Ropiñón, has visited the improved flour processing unit that Ayuda en Acción has supported in Niamey. Accompanied by Gabriel Villarrubia, representative of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), and guided by Jean Christophe Gerard, director of Ayuda en Acción’s national office in Niger, they were able to see firsthand the impact of the project on the local economy and food security.
During the visit, the 30 women who are part of the cooperative supported by Ayuda en Acción were present, showing their commitment and effort in this project, which improves food security and economic empowerment.
The director of the cooperative welcomed the authorities with a speech in which she highlighted the importance of this initiative for the sustainable development of the community.
Production and improved accessibility
The coordinator of MISOLA made a presentation on the operation of the Transformation Units in Niger. These units have the capacity to produce up to one ton of flour per day, with the majority of orders being requested by humanitarian NGOs and the World Food Programme (WFP).
With the support of Ayuda en Acción, MISOLA is strengthening women's skills and improving the quality of production by acquiring new packaging machines. Thanks to these improvements, it is now possible to package the flour in three different formats: 60, 250, and 500-gram bags.
A recent market study revealed that the 500-gram bags were too expensive and inaccessible for the most vulnerable households. Therefore, the introduction of the 60-gram packets will allow families to buy just the right amount for one meal at an affordable cost of 70 FCFA.
This visit allowed the Ambassador and the AECID representative to gain in-depth insight into the relevance of the project activities and the satisfaction of the direct beneficiaries. It also reaffirms Spain's commitment to international cooperation, sustainable development, and supporting initiatives that promote the economic autonomy of women in Niger.
