An open letter from those of us working to organize this coming summer's girls leadership camp in the Kaolack region:
I'm working on a side project with other Peace Corps volunteers in my region to organize a week-long leadership camp for 40 middle school aged girls in Senegal.
The camp will serve as a reward to girls who have worked hard throughout the school year and encourage them to continue their education and develop strong leadership skills which will benefit their community. Our goal is give motivated girls in the area a chance to see what opportunities are open to them and how they can take advantage of them. Developing leadership skills of the youth of Senegal is important for developing the country as a whole.
The Girls’ Leadership Camp for the regions of Fatick, Kaolack and Kaffrine will bring together 40 of the top middle-school aged girls to help them increase their independence, improve their leadership skills and encourage them to become strong leaders in their communities. The camp will be offered to girls who have excelled academically, have a good reputation among their peers and teachers and have shown the motivation to learn and reach for the next challenge.
At the camp, there will be a range of activities including interactive sessions on topics such as personal health, careers, and the environment. The girls will have the opportunity to meet positive female role models in their community because they will serve as counselors and guest speakers at the camp. Other activities like arts and crafts, swimming lessons, skits, team-building and trust games, will also be part of the camp curriculum.
The week-long camp will be held at the Caritas Badoudou Conference Center, located on the Sine Saloum Delta which provides an ideal environment not only for swimming activities but also for learning about one of the most important ecological systems in the country, the mangroves.
This is the second year this camp will be held. The camp last year was a very successful and created a sense of empowerment and independence among the participating girls. Because of this the number of campers has been increased from 27 to 40 to give even more girls the chance to experience this unique opportunity. It will foster leadership skills in the younger generations and provided a positive environment for girls to develop as leaders of their communities.
If this sounds like something you'd like to support you can donate through Peace Corps Partnership here. Even just $5 would make a big difference. Your contribution will help pay for transportation, lodging, food, and supplies for activities. Donations are tax deductable and can be made online on the Peace Corps Website:
https://www.peacecorps.gov/
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