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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

12.03.2024

[…] Dakar is, of course, famous for its Car Rapide. They are colorful buses, lacking windows and comforts, looking as if they’ve just fallen from the sky. Their presence on the streets of Dakar is a tale of how they survived that fall. They are an important symbol, coughing black fumes into the soul of the city. […]

Over the last three weeks, we’ve covered thousands of kilometers across West Africa. Some of the situations we encountered on the roads still haunt our dreams. We’ve safely reached our destination and have prepared some memories from the African roads and a photo gallery for you. Curious? Sign up for the Good Factory newsletter today. ?

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