The Benin Association (CLD Benin) of the Movement of Community-led Development was launched on 24 March 2017 at the Palais de Congres. As MCLD’s largest Association, it has carried out large-scale collective action campaigns against COVID-19 and to promote good nutrition. It also serves as the West Africa regional office.

2024 was dedicated to strengthening the involvement and commitment of youth in CLD-Benin. Key highlights include the celebration of International Volunteer Day on December 5, which brought together various organizations to amplify youth commitment to the MCLD’s mission, leading to the launch of the “Youth Commitment for MCLD in Benin and West Africa” initiative, aimed at increasing youth participation in volunteering and supporting local and regional development. 

Additionally, CLD-Benin hosted and participated in several key events, such as training on the Participatory CLD Assessment Tool at the University of Abomey-Calavi, a West Africa regional training, and strategic planning workshops to develop its future roadmap. The Association also played an active role in the launch of a national nutrition policy and took part in various workshops. These efforts reflect CLD-Benin’s continued commitment to fostering sustainable development in areas such as agriculture, nutrition, climate change, and local economic growth.