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Where Does Your 5×1000 Go?

22/03/2025, Bambini nel Deserto

Have you ever wondered where your 5×1000 goes? We ask ourselves this question often… but fortunately, we can answer with certainty: your contribution turns into tangible aid, into real projects that change the lives of thousands of people in Africa. Every signature on the tax return represents a well dug, a school built, a women’s […]

TroisE is Ethical, Fair, and Ethnic – fabrics that tell stories, gestures that change lives.

27/02/2025, Bambini nel Deserto

TroisE is the showcase of Bambini nel Deserto dedicated to high-quality items, made with authentic African fabrics and offered in exchange for a donation. Each TroisE item is born from the combination of the value and originality of the materials and the creativity of design, blending tradition and innovation. Why TroisE in French?The name TroisE […]

15 Years of Child Sponsorship: A Journey of Hope for the Future

01/02/2025, Luca Iotti

In 2025, Bambini nel Deserto celebrates an important milestone: 15 years of Child Sponsorship. Fifteen years of commitment, stories of growth, and children who, thanks to the solidarity of many, have had the opportunity to study, build a future, and break the cycle of poverty. It all began in Thies, Senegal, where some children […]

The Niger: River of Life and Challenges in the Heart of the Sahel

03/08/2024, Luca Iotti

The Niger River, a lifeline for millions in West Africa, flows through a region full of challenges. In Mali and Niger, two Sahelian countries grappling with jihadist threats and adverse climate conditions, the river remains a constant source of sustenance and hope. The once-thriving ecosystem of the Niger’s inner delta, an area comparable in […]

International Day of Cooperatives: A Moment of Celebration and Reflection

06/07/2024, Luca Iotti

Today, we celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives, a special occasion that holds particular significance for us.

Areas at risk for humanitarian mission workers: Focus on West Africa

21/03/2024, Redazione BnD

A recent study released by the global organization for the safety of NGOs, known as the International NGO Safety Organization (INSO), has highlighted a significant concern for the safety of those involved in humanitarian missions, recording over the last year a total of 60 kidnapping incidents involving 146 staff members from various NGOs spread across 15 different countries.

Italy’s new course of energy cooperation and development in Africa

17/03/2024, Redazione BnD

March 16, 2024 marked the beginning of an ambitious initiative that aims to position Italy as a European energy hub and to renew the collaboration model with Africa in six key sectors: education, health, water resources, agriculture, energy and infrastructure.

The “fall” of the CFA Franc reshapes the Sahel economy

11/01/2024, Redazione BnD

On September 16, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signed an agreement inaugurating a new coalition between these Sahelian states. This initiative laid the foundation for even broader transformations.

Away from the Sahel…

16/12/2023, Redazione BnD

In a recent development in the dynamics of the G5 Sahel, Mauritania and Chad have signaled their determination to continue regional efforts despite the withdrawals of Niger and Burkina Faso, following the previously announced exit of Mali.