Domou Sénégal renovates school, installs recycled desks
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Domou Sénégal, a charitable organization in Senegal, renovated the Saint-Martin school in Yendane, Thiès region, and reopened it on October 3, 2026.
The association repaired the building’s structure, fixed cracks in the floor, and repainted the classrooms and blackboards. They also replaced all of the desks and benches with 100 new ones made from recycled plastic. The renovation included rehabilitating doors and windows to create a more welcoming learning environment for students and teachers.
Recuplast, a Senegalese company that processes plastic waste, contributed to the project by providing the recycled plastic for the new furniture. Local authorities, religious leaders, school officials, parent representatives, and community members attended the inauguration ceremony. Domou Sénégal has previously renovated schools in Yoff (2024) and Clémenceau (2025), and the Ministry of National Education recognized their work with an award. The organization intends to continue improving school conditions throughout Senegal, hoping to give students a better place to learn.
