Senegal funds women’s businesses in Dahra
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In Dahra Djoloff, Senegal, Minister Idrissa Samb gave 306 women certificates showing they completed training and funding vouchers to support their businesses.
Education Development Center Senegal carried out the professional training and integration project with financial support from the Mastercard Foundation and in partnership with Senegal’s government departments for professional training, integration, and apprenticeships. The women received training in making soap, bleach, processing fruits and vegetables, and dairy products.
Nine women’s groups each received 750,000 FCFA to start, expand, or strengthen their economic activities. Minister Samb encouraged the women to use the funds wisely to improve their economic independence through employment and entrepreneurship. The project includes a fund of 863 million francs through 2026 to continue funding and supporting young people and women. The women expressed gratitude to the Senegalese government for the financial support to grow their businesses.
