News

14.10. 2009 Dakar

The school work has resumed again after Grand Magal (annual religious festival in Senegal) and a new working area is now being constructed in the school building for a small library and for computers. Astrid, better known at the school as Astou, is currently volunteering at the school as a trainee and coordinator.

Have a look at more photos taken by Astrid here >>

14.10. 2009 Dakar

A new school year is about to begin. Over 60 Dakar schools are still flooded, and as a result of the floods, some of the families of the pupils in the NdiagamarSchool are also affected. In the worst cases families have had to leave their homes permanently because of the damages and move elsewhere.

A much better piece of news is that four pupils – two girls and two boys – out of the six candidates have past the national exams of the 6ème and will be able to continue their school work in upper grades. This is a fantastic result and we wish to congratulate the pupils and the teachers and all our supporters alike!

28.4. 2009 Dakar

The class rooms have now a much needed brighter and smooth appearance! The rough looking tile walls are but a memory, and the new fresh look in the entire school building makes it a much more comfortable working environment for everyone.

7.3. 2009 Dakar

The local electricity provider Senelec has approved of the electricity work that was carried out at the school in the end of February and the distribution of electricity has now started! Now the school can run remedial classes, classes in basic computing and in literacy for adults.

19.11. 2008 Dakar

"Journée Mondiale de Prévention des Abus et Violences Envers les Enfants 19 Novembre 2008"

Read Gorgui Diallo's report (in French) on how the children of the school took part in this event here >>

3.9. 2008 Dakar

The Diamaguène neighbourhood in the end of August 2008

While heavy rains have again hit for instance Burkina Faso hard second year in a row, with six persons killed and thousands left homeless, they have been less devastating in Senegal. Yet the rains seriously complicate the everyday life of the inhabitants in the suburbs of Dakar, where the sewage is poor or does not exist. Because of this the construction work for lavatories at the school is slightly delayed, but we hope to finish before the school year starts again in October. The school is still short of approximately 200 euro for materials needed for plumbing installations, so more help is needed to win this battle.

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16.7. 2008 Dakar

Right now the Ndiagamar children are on a well-earned holiday. But all the same the school building is bustling with life, as the construction and renovation works are under way. Here you can see how the works are progressing >>

June 2008: Marion Schmoranzer is presenting Ousmane Diallo with funds collected for construction and renovation works.

1.6. 2008 Turku

The Turku district of the organisation Young Eagles are cooperating with the Ndiagamar school in the framework of a project called Vertainen Dakarissa (”My Equal in Dakar”). Through different activities, the Eagles have collected funds for school materials, and three large parcels with materials are now on their way to Dakar. Right in time for the autumn term, the school will receive 150 pencil cases, some 3 000 pens and pencils, blackboard crayons and exercise books. A fine achievement!

30.5. 2008 Turku

The association of Social Democrats in the technical professions donates the income from its 50th anniversary, totalling 450 euros, to the Ndiagamar school. On behalf of Ndiagamar, we thank all those involved in the organisation of the event as well as the participants.

24.5. 2008 Turku

The Ndiagamar association once again takes part in the Mahdollisuuksien Tori (”Market of possibilities”) event in Turku, where various NGOs and charities present themselves and their activities. The coffee sales is a hit!

11.1. 2008 And the lucky winner is ...

It is time for the draw of our annual lottery, where all those who have supported the Ndiagamar school during the past year take part. The prize for 2007 is a genuine Senegalese hand made steel wire Citroën 2 CV and the winner is Ida Hummelstedt from Vaasa, Finland. Congratulations!

13.12. 2008 School materials for Dakar

The association, represented by Jarmo Pikkujämsä and Staffan Martikainen, is bringing goods donated in Finland to the school. The Turku district organisation of the Young Eagles have collected school materials, paper, hobby and craft material, teaching aids, blackboard paint and footballs. The association has also donated 30 pairs of second-hand football shoes and trainers. The students and teachers of Ndiagamar thank all involved for the donation.

11.11. 2007 New classroom

The Ndiagamar school has finally got a well-needed fifth classroom for the youngest students. This makes it possible to use the premises in a more efficient way and stream the students according to their level. Here you can see the classroom being constructed >>