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Gateway to Health: Dispensary for Healthcare and Well-being for All The construction of a dispensary in this impoverished area represents a ray of hope and a significant step towards a healthier and more prosperous future for the population. The dispensary will not only be a physical structure but also a tangible symbol of progress and…

A Hopeful Initiative for an Underprivileged Community In the heart of an underprivileged community, a beacon of hope emerges through an agronomy project, poised to transform lives and usher in a brighter future for all. Amidst adversity, this initiative stands as a symbol of opportunity and progress, providing tangible solutions to the challenges faced by…

The apprenticeship projects in dressmaking, handicrafts, or catering and hospitality, launched at the Kalasans Centre, strive to train young women in creating, initiating, and managing small businesses. These endeavours empower them to showcase and market their creations. The ultimate objective is for these young women to attain responsibility and autonomy, facilitating their transformation and influencing…

Geographical Location Senegal is situated in West Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, and Guinea and Guinea-Bissau to the south. The capital, Dakar, is positioned at the westernmost point of the country on the Cape Verde peninsula. Form of government Independent state, presidential republic….

Located approximately 20 kilometres from Dakar, Pikine stands as Senegal’s most populous town. The recent growth of Pikine results from migration—rural residents moving to the capital in search of employment, and city dwellers compelled to settle in the suburbs. One of Pikine’s swiftly expanding neighbourhoods is Sam Sam, divided into three zones: Sam Sam I,…

The Catering and Hospitality training targets young women who have successfully completed the comprehensive training at the Centre Technique de Promotion Féminine Kalasans. Those who choose the specialized ‘Catering-Hospitality’ training for one year aim to achieve independence and contribute to the development of their community. Through catering and hospitality training, the girls emerge as key…

Dressmaking and tailoring training is designed for girls who are just beginning their education. The goal is for them to integrate into small working groups, independent of the center, and eventually establish their own home-based workshops after 2 or 3 years at the centre. Classes take place at the Centre Technique de Promotion Féminine Kalasans….

The initiation of carpentry and joinery training arose from the request of young people in the neighbourhood. Witnessing the transformation of girls into independent women, masters of their lives and community leaders after their training, these young people approached Regina expressing their desire for similar training as individuals and professionals. The commencement of training became…

PROJECT COMPLETED! The Centre Technique de Promotion Féminine Kalasans is in the Sam-Sam district, a part of the Diamaguène-SICAP Mbao district in the Pikine department. Positioned as an enclave on the outskirts of northeast Dakar, it is approximately 20 km from the city centre.” In this profoundly impoverished neighbourhood, the Piarist Fathers, supported by volunteers…

PROJECT COMPLETED! The construction of the carpentry workshop school in the Sam Sam neighbourhood commenced in the spring of 2021. This centre, the first of its kind, is specifically designed to provide training in carpentry and joinery to teenagers aged 14 to 22, offering them an alternative to drugs and a path away from marginalized…