Senegal
A country in western Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. It became independent of France on April 4, 1960. It is one of the most politically stable countries in Africa. Nevertheless, it remains among the countries with the lowest level of social development. Almost half of the country’s area is farmland, but agriculture is becoming increasingly difficult due to frequent climate shocks. The highest temperature of 48.8 °C has been recorded in Matam.
Overview:
- about 10% of the population lives below the international poverty line (less than $2.15 a day)
- the labor force participation rate is around 50%
- about 22% of the employed population works in agriculture
- only about 61% of children complete primary education
- the adult literacy rate (15+) is about 50%
We pay for education of
56 girls
at the vocational school in Dakar
100%
of our graduates work in their profession
We co-finance
the cooperative
where 10 graduates of our Foyer are learning entrepreneurship, basic finance, and organizational skills while providing sewing, catering, beauty, and hairdressing services
08.07.2019
Good Factory makes dreams come true! Do you remember Emma, a student from our school in Dakar, whose biggest dream was hip surgery? We shared her story with you on November 20. Emma’s dream was to be able to walk like other girls. She was born with a deformed hip joint and spent years knocking on the doors of various organizations, asking for help wherever possible, losing time and hope in the process. She finally arrived at the Franciscan Sisters school, which is when we shared her story with you. It took you just one day to raise the money needed for her surgery!
See for yourselves just how happy this made Emma!
