Senegal provides cash assistance to 17,200 vulnerable households

The government of Senegal launched a cash transfer program to support its most vulnerable citizens facing a potential food crisis.

Marie Angélique Mame Selbé Diouf, the minister of Family, Social Action and Solidarity, officially started the initiative in Bambey. The program provides 135,000 FCFA to 17,200 households registered in the national unique register. This distribution aims to support approximately 154,800 people across several locations, including Guinguinéo, Fatick, Salémata, and Saraya.

In the town of Bambey alone, 9,218 households will receive the assistance. The minister stated that the program intends to protect children and preserve human dignity. She also called for transparency and strict adherence to selection criteria to ensure that the public funds reach the families in greatest need.