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
19.02.2019
At the end of November, we put out a call for support and the speed with which you responded blew us away. It took just two days to raise enough money to fulfill her biggest dream – surgery that would allow her to walk normally.
First, Emma had to undergo all necessary medical testing, which took a while. She then waited patiently for her turn on the orthopedic ward. Her wait has finally come to an end! She just left the operating room. The doctors fixed her deformed hip joint and everything went according to plan. There is still some work and rehabilitation ahead of her, but Emma is already overjoyed!
Emma had spent the last few years knocking on doors and looking for help from friends and various organizations. It is thanks to YOU that her dreams came true. Within just two days of learning about Emma and her story, we were able to fulfill her lifelong dream!
