WACSOF-FOSCAO

WITH over 1000 CSO member organisations, and created in 2003 with the endorsement and support of ECOWAS, the WEST AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM (WACSOF) is the apex umbrella body network of the civil society in west africa, covering 18 thematic areas, with representations and coordination teams in 15 countries of ECOWAS (ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES). WACSOF is a privileged partner and an advisor to ECOWAS and other institutions. WACSOF is the institutionalized channel for dialogue between civil society organizations and ECOWAS.

WACSOF builds capacity, raises awareness, advocates, mobilizes civil society, engages in the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies for a prosperous, stable and peaceful Africa. WACSOF is an excellent partner, a one-stop-shop for systematic engagement between institutions and civil society organizations, for impactful results.