^{Spring 2025}

^Greetings! 

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When I was little my brother read me stories about Africa. I dreamt of going to Africa. In 2010 I finally visited West Africa and that is when I fell in love with Senegal and the people of Senegal.

I came home with ideas for twinning projects to build connections based on mutual understanding and respect for diversity.  My counterpart in Senegal is Idrissa Sané who works to coordinate the projects in the Casamance region of Southern Senegal. 

Projects and Events to date include:

A market stall selling African, African inspired and local arts, crafts and books supporting independent traders in both countries 

Theatre and music events 

Art and photography exhibitions

Storytelling for children and adults

An illustrated children’s book with themes of friendship and differences

Communication exchange between twins including letters, artwork, photographs and news 

Funding for a women’s cooperative in Senegal

English lessons for people in Senegal and French lessons for people in England

Twinning projects between English primary schools and primary schools in Senegal

A collaborative art project between Senegalese and English artists

Fundraising to directly support educational provision in Senegal

Slideshows, videos and workshops about Senegal for English children and adults

A reason to speak French for English primary school pupils!

Future Projects Include:

Imagine Senegal to become a Senegalese charity 

A children's book illustrated and written in French and English by Senegalese and English primary school pupils 

A second children's book on the theme of seeking refuge in French and English

Bursaries for Senegalese children to pay for additional school costs and exams

Teacher exchange

A cooperative sustainable organic farming project in Senegal