by CREATE Field Staff | May 13, 2016 | Testimonials
Rokhe Sarr, 50, says that her life has changed since CREATE! began training programs in her community 1 ½ years ago. “Before CREATE! the village was like a desert, but now thanks to the garden and the tree planting campaign, we have green space and many trees around...
by CREATE Field Staff | May 5, 2016 | Testimonials
“Before CREATE!, it was difficult to find vegetables in our village. Our children didn’t even know vegetables. Now, thanks to the garden and the guidance of the CREATE! technicians, we are able to grow a variety of vegetables in Gagnick Mack.” Ndeye Maguette Dia, 32,...
by CREATE Field Staff | Apr 29, 2016 | VSLA
In CREATE!’s partner community of Thieneba, one of the Voluntary Savings and Lending Associations (VSLAs) met last week to conclude their second nine-month savings and lending cycle. By the end of the cycle, the thirty women participating in the group were able to...
by CREATE Field Staff | Apr 22, 2016 | News
In his column, “Out of Africa, Part II,” Thomas Friedman vividly describes his recent visit to the village of Ndiamaguene in northwestern Senegal, along with a team working on a National Geographic documentary called “Years of Living Dangerously.” Rapid...
by CREATE Field Staff | Apr 15, 2016 | Testimonials
“Since the arrival of CREATE! in Walo, there have been many changes in our village. Before only men worked and women stayed at home without anything to do. But now, thanks to CREATE!, both men and women now work in the garden.” Mame Fall, 35, lives in Walo with his...
