The Kédougou Institute makes efficient investments to to help improve the lives of the people of the region in very tangible ways. We operate with transparent accountability, aiming to provide a positive model for other parts of the world facing similar challenges. As you can see in the information below, your support when combined with the hard work of our partners in Senegal, makes a clear difference. Please consider giving what you can. We will keep you up to date on our progress.
Intelligent Kédougou is an initiative to improve access to high quality education in Kédougou. We are investing in the region's middle schools, aiming to expand the percentage of students, particularly girls, who advance to high school. Intelligent Kédougou's focus is on providing more engaging learning around locally practical skills and knowledge that are also aligned with the mandatory national high school entrance exam.
In 2025, 4 middle schools in the region will receive 10 student laptops connected by wifi to a local server pre-loaded with useful digital knowledge bases and tools for personalized preparation for the national high school entrance exam.
Note: $5000 is required by the end of January to enbable equipping the first center for use this school year.
Electricity from diesel generators is unreliable and very expensive. Installing small solar power systems that are locally available and maintained ensures the computer centers have power and will be available for students.
Each of the 4 schools has different specific water and sanitation challenges. Our partners at Water Charity (who work out of nearby The Gambia) will review the situation at each location and develop a plan that can be constructed and maintained locally. Teachers at each of the schools agree that the lack of proper sanitation and clear water at the schools is an important barrier to student health and ability to focus on studies.
Note: cost estimates will change and be updated as analyses are don
Malaria Free Kedougou's work starts between now and the beginning of the rainy season in May/June of 2025. Funding estimates are being completed right now and will be shared in the coming weeks.
Note that fundraising total are estimates and will change with circumstances. The Kéedougou Institute aims to be frugal and transparent in spending grants and donations. Progress and challenges for each project will be regularly shared during the year and summarized in our annual reports.
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