MAP Expands its Orphan Care Program into Senegal

The Problem Today, nearly 1 in 10 Senegalese children aged fourteen or younger are orphaned. These children are often barred from accessing the basic needs that are vital to their upward social and economic mobility. MAP’s mission is to ensure that every child is raised in an environment that sets them up for success, which […]

Mbour, a City of Migration

Since 2015, MAP has been working in Mbour, Senegal, a city on the Atlantic coast south of Dakar, the capital city. The story of Mbour is emblematic of transformative changes occurring throughout Senegal and sub-Saharan Africa, and gives evidence of the need for the work MAP has accomplished thus far. Senegal is located in a […]

Canvas to Cinderblocks: Building our Sixth School in Senegal

In spite of coronavirus, MAP started construction on its sixth school in Senegal, in partnership with our local partners at Natangué-Sénégal. While the pandemic has closed down schools, the slow spread of the outbreak allows important construction work to continue provided adequate health and safety measures are in place. This will allow us to open […]

Coronavirus Update from Senegal

Empty school buildings are a common sight in Senegal since all schools were closed on March 15th.Pictured: MAP’s Cheikh Amadou Lô Elementary School Classrooms once filled with students reciting grammar rules accumulate dust by the hour, while school courtyards where children can usually be found playing soccer are completely abandoned. Though this image may be […]

A Home for our Family – How building schools can impact a child’s life in Senegal

I can feel the sand as my feet leave the pavement, and I know that I’ve managed to cross the road safely again. The breeze is a welcome feeling, even if it’s a bit dusty. The rainy season is finally over, and it’s time to get back to school. For a young boy who can’t […]