by CREATE Field Staff | May 20, 2016 | Cooperative Community Gardens
It’s the hottest part of the dry season in rural Senegal. Temperatures regularly top 110 degrees F and rain hasn’t fallen in months. As a result of climate change in Senegal, the annual dry season has become increasingly harsh. Vegetable cultivation is impossible...
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 1, 2016 | News
Pictured above: To commemorate the community’s program graduation from CREATE! training activities, CREATE! Board member Dr. Susan Briggs presents a diploma and a gift of vegetable seeds to Fass Kane cooperative president Biti Mboup. Congratulations to CREATE!...
by CREATE Field Staff | Mar 25, 2016 | Testimonials
Fatou Thioye, 22, is a member of the agricultural cooperative in Diender and has been active in it for the past five years. She is proud that the community of Diender is now producing its own vegetables. She says, “in my life there has been change for the better since...
by CREATE Field Staff | Mar 11, 2016 | Testimonials
“CREATE! has changed my life. Years ago I stayed at home with nothing to do because it was difficult for me to find a job. But now, with CREATE!’s help, I’m working in the garden with other women and we are all earning money.” Seynabou Diouf, 40, is a dynamic member...
