by CREATE! | Aug 21, 2020 | Improved Cookstoves, Testimonials
Heat rises off the land and gusts of wind from the Sahara stir up the dry sand in these areas, scattering the grains amongst brittle grass and against scraggly trees. Desertification has been encroaching into rural Senegal year after year. With few trees in site,...
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! | Jul 2, 2020 | News, Testimonials, Tree Nurseries
A blanket of gray clouds hovers above the desert, promising rain after nine-months of relentless sun and heat. For the next three months, rain will bring rural communities the opportunity to replenish their water sources and continue to grow diverse vegetables. Each...
by CREATE! | Jun 19, 2020 | News, Testimonials, VSLA
Over the course of the last 10 years, CREATE! has partnered with 18 communities in rural Senegal. When the organization began in 2010, we started with five partner communities who were the first to train with CREATE! technicians using our unique model and approach....
by CREATE! | May 8, 2020 | Improved Cookstoves, Senegal, Testimonials
The rich smell of Ceebu Jen wafts through the hot afternoon air as Bassine Fall prepares lunch for her family over one of the improved cookstoves. Ceebu Jen delicious traditional Senegalese dish of rice, fish, and vegetables in a tomato-based sauce. “My children like...
