A few months ago, we told you the story of how internal migration in Senegal has impacted our work and the communities we serve. Built in 2018, our preschool in Mbour’s Medina (locally known as Madinatou Salam) serves a unique purpose. Many of these same migrants come to settle in this district. This is the […]
2021 couldn’t come sooner for the people of Senegal. The Senegalese economy has been able to rebound somewhat from COVID-19, as the tourism sector that makes up a significant part of the economy has reopened. While many restrictions remain in place, and Senegal continues to add to its case count, the light at the end […]
The Need We’re wrapping up our biggest year in Senegal yet, and we could not be more excited to share this year’s work with you, who have made all our programs possible. In January, we opened Moms Against Poverty’s 5th school in Senegal, the Demain Ensemble preschool which caters specifically to children with disabilities. The […]
The Need As we prepare for the new school year in Senegal, the support of the Moms Against Poverty community is more vital than ever. In March, schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, disrupting learning for thousands of children. Now that the situation is under control, students are finally returning to school, but challenges […]
The Problem No child deserves to go hungry, yet severe droughts and deadly floods over the past decade have devastated Senegal’s agricultural sector, leaving many families without reliable food sources. As a result, nearly one in five Senegalese children suffers from acute malnutrition. At Moms Against Poverty, we are committed to ensuring that the children […]
