About Jeunesse Consciente du Bénin (JCB)

Our story

JCB was founded on 12 November 2025 in Parakou by a group of young Beninese citizens attached to the values of citizenship, responsibility and solidarity. The organisation promotes civic education, civic spirit, responsible leadership, digital citizenship and youth entrepreneurship, with the ambition of creating a network of engaged young people in every commune of Benin.

• 12 November 2025: Constituent General Assembly in Parakou; election of the Board of Directors and the Audit Commission.
• 26 April 2026: Extraordinary General Assembly in Parakou: adoption of the Statutes and Internal Regulations, aligned with Law n° 2025-19.

Mission

To promote among Beninese youth a culture of loyalty, respect for commitments and ethics in human, social and political relations, and to form a responsible youth that takes an active part in the socio-economic development of Benin.

Vision

To make Benin a model of conscious, loyal youth, faithful to its commitments, in order to build a united and dignified society.

Our values

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  Citizenship

  Acting as a citizen aware of one’s rights and duties towards the community and the nation.

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  Commitment

  Keeping promises and investing for the long term in the causes of youth.

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  Integrity

  Acting with honesty and loyalty in all circumstances.

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  Responsibility

  Taking ownership of our actions, decisions and their consequences.

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  Solidarity

  Making mutual aid and sharing the glue of the community.

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  Transparency

  Reporting on how resources are used and how decisions are made.

Where we work and whom we serve

JCB’s head office is in Parakou, in the Borgou department, where our field activities are concentrated today. We plan to deploy a network of engaged young people in every commune of Benin progressively, opening a new base only after real, verified action on the ground.

We serve first of all pupils, students and out-of-school youth, young people looking for work or entering the job market, young entrepreneurs, young people exposed to digital risks such as cybercrime and disinformation, and the local communities that support youth: families, schools and communal authorities.

Governance and transparency

JCB is run by four statutory bodies: the General Assembly, the Board of Directors, the Audit Commission and the Executive Direction. Our governance rests on transparency, accountability, participation, integrity and respect for statutory and regulatory texts. A multidisciplinary team of volunteers, each with a specific responsibility, supports the implementation of our activities. Meet our team (page in French).

Legal status

Partners may request copies of our statutes, internal regulations and the minutes of the Constituent General Assembly from the Board of Directors through our contact page. You can also download our institutional profile (PDF, in French).