Let's tackle global challenges together
Working together with impact
Strong international collaborations require equal partners. That is why we prioritize support to initiatives led by local actors. Belgium joins them in their efforts to promote ecologically and socially sustainable development in partner countries.
Take the example of La Laiterie du Berger, founded by Bagoré Bathily, a company that combines innovation with social impact in Senegal. The company collects local milk from semi-nomadic herders and processes it into nutritious products while improving the living conditions of local communities. Supported by impact funds such as BIO Invest, the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries, La Laiterie du Berger has become a driving force in Senegal's dairy industry.
Discover how this project promotes economic growth and social progress, from milk production to commercialization.

You can also learn about The Myrathes cooperative which embodies Moroccan artisanal craftsmanship, innovation, and a model of female entrepreneurship. Specializing in the production of natural cosmetics made from local ingredients such as argan oil and sesame, it blends tradition with modernity while contributing to Morocco's economic development. With the support of the Min Ajliki program, a Belgian-Moroccan initiative, Myrathes has been able to strengthen its activities and expand the cooperative.
Discover this inspiring success story that highlights the impact of Belgian international cooperation.

Did you know that a simple change in your diet can make a huge difference in the fight against climate change, which threatens our planet, our way of life, and the future of generations to come? Adopting a vegan diet is one of the most effective ways to combat deforestation and global warming.
Read more about the funding of the Belgian development cooperation project "Andermaal", led by the NGO BOS+ and its partner ProVeg, to train the chefs of tomorrow in vegan cooking.

Local investments in global solutions
Belgium strives for a world where everyone has equal opportunities. The projects we contribute to not only benefit the country where they are implemented, but also the rest of the world, and therefore ourselves. The climate, for instance, is an ongoing concern throughout all our initiatives.
However, any investment that benefits the climate must also be socially sustainable. International cooperation can, for example, simultaneously foster local entrepreneurship. Moreover, investments in education and health care for women are prioritized.
Today’s big crises affect the entire world. If we want to move forward, we will have to do so together. Taking care of our planet means preserving local ecologies and nature. That also benefits us.