Meet Amy. She is the president of her women’s collective in Ziguinchor, a town in southern Senegal. She and the other women in her collective produce fruit juices and cordials made from locally sourced products, such as ginger, tamarind and hibiscus.
The International Day for Street Children is marked on 12 April every year. Its purpose is to give a platform to vulnerable children living on the streets, so that their voices can be heard. It is an opportunity to recognise the humanity, dignity and defiance of these children, many of whom face unimaginable hardships.
Yacine is like millions of women in Senegal who live in rural, off-grid communities. She has a husband, a family, and relies on agriculture to earn an income. But Yacine is also very unique…
Men have a crucial role in achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment. In many traditional societies, men are the gatekeepers to decision making, participation and control of resources and whilst it is vitally important for men and women to share these roles and resources, this cannot be achieved by alienating men.
