Teaching us to Fish

Teaching us to Fish

“There is a big difference between CREATE! and other NGOs. CREATE! has given us the possibility to work for ourselves.” Soda Kebe, 50, has been a diligent member of the Fass Kane agricultural cooperative for the past five years. She says, “Before CREATE!, I was...
Our Children Didn’t Know Vegetables

Our Children Didn’t Know Vegetables

“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,...
The Type of Development I was Looking For

The Type of Development I was Looking For

“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...
Change for the Better

Change for the Better

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...
The Benefits of Improved Cookstoves

The Benefits of Improved Cookstoves

Thanks to training from CREATE! field technicians, our improved cookstoves continue to spread across Senegal. In February, a delegation from the community of Djilor traveled to Fass Koffe to learn how to build improved cookstoves. The participants will bring their new...