by CREATE! | Aug 2, 2019 | News, Senegal
Women in rural Senegal are working together to develop sustainable livelihoods and support an innovative, worldwide movement that helps others do the same. Through CREATE!’s participatory programs, Senegalese women are supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals...
by CREATE! | Jul 19, 2019 | Cooperative Community Gardens, News, Senegal, Solar Power Projects
CREATE!’s Executive Director, Michael Carson, recently visited Senegal this July. In this week’s blog post, Michael shares his experiences with our partner communities and team as well as CREATE!’s plans for the future with appropriate technology. Thriving Community...
by CREATE! | Feb 1, 2019 | Cooperative Community Gardens, Improved Cookstoves, Testimonials
As Senegal reaches the peak of its dry season, it’s even more crucial for rural communities to be self-reliant and resilient. Many of these rural villages are based in Senegal’s Peanut Basin. Named for its popular cash crop, many farmers in this area used...
by CREATE! | Jul 26, 2018 | Photo Highlights
Many of CREATE!’s partner communities are located in Senegal’s “peanut basin”. This area of the country is renowned for its seasonal groundnut cultivation. Each year, over one million metric tons of peanuts are harvested from the region. The majority of the...
by CREATE! | Jul 12, 2018 | Cooperative Community Gardens
One of the most gratifying aspects of our work in rural Senegal is getting to see the literal transformation of communities throughout their partnership with CREATE!. Each community has its own unique characteristics, challenges, and advantages, but it’s always...
