A country in western Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. It became independent of France on the 4th of April 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 a half of the country’s area is occupied by farming land, but farming is becoming increasingly difficult due to frequent climate shocks. The highest temperature of 48.8 °C has been recorded in Matam.
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. 
10.03.2024
Marie-Odile has a charming smile. It’s delicate, subtle, and very feminine. She usually sits on a bench in the park in front of the Franciscan Sisters’ school in Dakar. Marie-Odile’s shyness and her smile show her gentleness. Among her friends, she feels at ease. She treats new people with a slight hint of mistrust. With […]
08.01.2024
The New Year is a time that is conducive to welcoming the new and leaving behind what no longer serves us. In this spirit, we invite you to produce good together and make space for what really makes you happy. Literally! Through Clothes to Give you can donate clothes that no longer serve you. Every […]
02.11.2023
It’s time to show off what we’ve managed to do thanks to the competitive grant ‘We level the playing field – improving the quality of education and modernising female vocational schools in Joal and Dakar’, awarded to the Good Factory by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Polish Development Assistance programme. And […]