by CREATE! | Dec 18, 2020 | Cooperative Community Gardens, News, Solar Power Projects, Water
This summer, CREATE! partnered with Ndiagne Kahone, a rural village in the Kaolack Region of Senegal. After participating in an improved cookstove training with CREATE!’s technicians in 2019, community members in Ndiagne Kahone were enthusiastic about forming a...
by CREATE! | Oct 23, 2020 | Cooperative Community Gardens
You’ve heard before that our partner communities in rural Senegal grow vegetables in the desert and in the sand. This is life-changing for families who were facing food insecurity and financial instability. Before, many families could only farm during the short,...
by CREATE! | Oct 2, 2020 | Cooperative Community Gardens, Testimonials
It is amazing how much a diverse diet can lead to improved health and enhanced quality of life. Fruits and vegetables make up some of the main staples to a healthy diet. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to fresh produce. In rural Senegal, climate change,...
by CREATE! | Aug 14, 2020 | Cooperative Community Gardens, Testimonials
Afternoon rain showers make up for the scorching heat in Senegal this August. Villagers like Rokhy Dieye take advantage of the weather to boost their crops in the community garden. As the Cooperative Garden President in Boustane Lo and a mother supporting a family of...
by CREATE! | Jul 10, 2020 | Cooperative Community Gardens, News, Senegal, Testimonials
Summer is upon us and we hope that you are enjoying the warm weather! This is the perfect time to spend a sunny Saturday morning at your local farmer’s market. Anyone who’s been to a farmer’s market in their community knows the value of being able to buy fresh,...
by CREATE! | May 1, 2020 | Cooperative Community Gardens, Improved Cookstoves, Water
You’ve heard many testimonials and stories from the women in CREATE!’s partner communities, but what about the men? Although the majority of CREATE!’s work in Senegal focuses on women, men are also an important part of our program activities and the effort to build a...
