The average woman giving birth in Senegal is 22 years old and will have 4 or 5 children. This high fertility rate is mainly a result of the continued desire for large families, early childbearing, and lack of family planning education. Unfortunately, 1 in 30 pregnancies in Senegal will result in the death of the […]
“Hear our cries,” is the silent mantra of the Senegalese people. As we enter another year, the economic crisis in Senegal deepens, leaving families and children in extreme hardship. The impact of COVID-19 on Senegal’s economy has reversed years of progress in the fight against hunger and poverty. One of the most affected sectors is […]
As the school year wraps up, we want to make sure to recognize the incredible work accomplished by our teachers in the past year. While Senegal’s COVID-19 situation has remained somewhat stable, relative to other countries, schools were closed for the better part of 2020. Without the capability to shift to online learning, the school […]
After a steady decline in the early 21st century, world hunger is once again on the rise. In Senegal, one of the key factors driving this crisis is urban poverty, worsened by internal migration and extreme weather conditions. Families struggling to afford daily meals are forced to survive on nutritionally inadequate diets, leading to widespread […]
In Senegal, child mortality remains a critical issue. For every thousand children born, 44 will not survive past the age of five. This alarming rate—seven times higher than in the United States—reflects a severe lack of proper nutrition and healthcare. However, Early Childhood Education in Senegal is playing a vital role in addressing these challenges. […]
