{"id":186,"date":"2024-10-10T19:36:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T17:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darkgoldenrod-caterpillar-877422.hostingersite.com\/?page_id=186"},"modified":"2026-10-07T10:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T08:34:35","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cipina.org\/?page_id=186","title":{"rendered":"home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Center for Information and Promotion of the Image of a New Africa\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>In Africa We Trust<\/h2>\n<p>Celebrating African Excellence in Support of the Continent\u2019s Development&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026<br \/>Alpha Palmiers Hotel, Lausanne \u2013 Switzerland<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.padisswissaward.com\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlus de d\u00e9tails sur l&rsquo;\u00e9v\u00e8nement<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/logo-3.png\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\tGlobal impact<\/p>\n<h2>CIPINA<\/h2>\n<p><strong>CIPINA, an expert in communication and branding, promotes Africa by creating positive and impactful stories. With 20 years of experience, we support our partners towards success.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/objectif-1.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Overall objectives<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<p>The CIPINA association, which has special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC),<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/ens\/about-us\/#objectives\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mission-1.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>One mission<\/h4>\n<p>CIPINA works for a world where\u00a0\u00a0<strong>dignity is ensured by and for everyone<\/strong>\u00a0, women, men and children, through living together,<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/ens\/about-us\/#objectives\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/vision-1.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>One vision<\/h4>\n<p>CIPINA implements several projects each year to promote a positive image of Africa.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/ens\/about-us\/#vision\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1447750269-1-1.png\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cipina-1-1.webp\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\tThe CIPINA association\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>About<\/h2>\n<p>CIPINA specializes in communication, consulting, branding, public relations and the organization of large-scale events\u00a0<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We put Africa at the center of our concerns in order to deconstruct the clich\u00e9s and prejudices that the continent is victim of. Our team has more than 20 years of experience in spreading positive, brilliant, reliable and impactful African stories to ensure the success of our partners.<\/p>\n<p>We have strong relationships in Africa and the Western world, which allows us to work closely with businesses, NGOs, multilateral organizations and governments to build the New Africa together. Do not hesitate to call on our services<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/?page_id=187\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Partnerships<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/?page_id=197\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Volunteers<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/?page_id=196\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBecome a Volunteer<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Africa in figures<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<p>\t\t\tIndividuals<br \/>\n\t\t\t1.2 billion<br \/>\n\t\t\tCOUNTRY<br \/>\n\t\t\t54<br \/>\n\t\t\tArea in km\u00b2<br \/>\n\t\t\t30 million<br \/>\n\t\t\tBirth rate:<br \/>\n\t\t\t38\u2030<br \/>\n\t\t\tLANGUAGES<br \/>\n\t\t\t3000<br \/>\n\t\t\tGrowth rate<br \/>\n\t\t\t5%<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1938858a184-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMr Abdou Diouf<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFormer Secretary General of the OIF <br \/>Former President of Senegal<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1992866_orig-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1. Official support from the former Secretary General of the OIF<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSince February 25, 2014, our association has benefited from the support of the OIF, under the leadership of its former secretary general, Abdou Diouf.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2. Partnership based on shared values<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis partnership is based on common values \u200b\u200bsuch as the promotion of the French language, cultural diversity, peace, and sustainable development.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3. Recognition towards Abdou Diouf<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe thank Abdou Diouf, whose commitment strengthens our capacity to promote a New Africa looking to the future.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/?page_id=198\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Projects we support<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p><strong>CIPINA sets up several projects each year to promote a positive image of Africa. These projects touch on several areas such as: culture, sports, integration and social, training and research, economy and business, sustainable development, international cooperation and human rights\u2026 Managed by professionals, these projects aim to convey a positive message about Africa and Africans.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"44646614642\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/44646614642-1-qumrlp6504kmv11j3s3dpod5cxiu2ozaaj8mwxghw8.png\" title=\"44646614642\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Project<\/h2>\n<h4>Collaboration with schools<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/?cm_project=collaboration-with-schools\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/944283-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Project<\/h2>\n<h4>The Lausanne Afro Fusions Festival<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/?cm_project=the-lausanne-afro-fusions-festival-laff\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"7466114\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/7466114-qumrpcrjkxks0fqdrcz5er5oivi80bhpgmkm2w209k.jpg\" title=\"7466114\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Project<\/h2>\n<h4>Sport and integration<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/?cm_project=sport-and-integration\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/?page_id=201\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll the projects we support<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\u202fCIPINA is a key player in promoting better understanding between Africans and Swiss people. Through its cultural and economic events, it strengthens ties and changes the perception of Africa in Switzerland.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite>John Martin<\/cite><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u202fParticipating in CIPINA activities has allowed me to better understand African issues and appreciate the dialogue they establish with Swiss communities. Their impact is undeniable.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite>Didier Diouf<\/cite><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrevious<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNext<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wHpaKUjbe1I?feature=oembed?playlist=wHpaKUjbe1I&amp;mute=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=no&amp;controls=0&amp;start=0&amp;end=\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\nCIPINA<br \/>\nCenter for Information and Promotion of the Image of a New Africa<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\tEvents of the month<\/p>\n<h2>Latest news<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pascal-Affi-Nguessan-1024x848.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>CRANS MONTANA FORUM<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/?p=245\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/124766890_69b13bff-fa1d-4a5b-b678-0796d435df08.jpg-1.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Angola to host 17th US-Africa business summit in 2025<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/?p=241\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/images-1.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Colonialism \u2013 an involved Switzerland<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cipina.org\/?p=240\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Center for Information and Promotion of the Image of a New Africa In Africa We Trust Celebrating African Excellence in Support of the Continent\u2019s Development&#8230; SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026Alpha Palmiers Hotel, Lausanne \u2013 Switzerland Plus de d\u00e9tails sur l&rsquo;\u00e9v\u00e8nement Global impact CIPINA CIPINA, an expert in communication and branding, promotes Africa by creating positive and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":347,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_cip_image":"https:\/\/cipina.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/objectif-1.webp","_cip_collection":"","_cip_hide_title":"","footnotes":""},"cm_language":[15],"class_list":["post-186","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cipina.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/186","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cipina.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cipina.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cipina.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cipina.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=186"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cipina.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/186\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":600,"href":"https:\/\/cipina.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/186\/revisions\/600"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cipina.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cipina.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cm_language","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cipina.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcm_language&post=186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}