Country Facts

• Located in Western Africa, Senegal sits on the North Atlantic coast.
• French is the official language, but really only used regularly by a minority of Senegalese who were educated in colonial-style schools.
• Senegal is culturally rich, famous for its excellent musicians and story tellers.

Why children need your help

• The people of Senegal fall victim to devastating diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and respiratory diseases every day.
• Medical treatment and resources are in extreme short supply in this country.
• In some rural areas, there are no primary schools at all, making it hard for children to gain a proper education.