Historical

Following a vast literacy program in the communes of Yeumbeul North, Yeumbeul South, Malika Keur Massar, and in the rural community of Sanglekam. 3000 women supervised by 77 groups decided to federate their efforts to fight poverty and promote solidarity and service to the community by creating a federation called "Jàng Ngir Suqaliku".

The federation was officially established on October 8, 2007 by the representative of the former Minister of Literacy, Ms. Diatta

This program has been introduced in the Niayes area with the support of the PAPF since :

• In 1997, 15 women's groups were formed and constituted as an E.I.G. called Jooko-Jookkodiral

• In 2000 it is the E.I.G "Bamtare Jiggéen" ni which has set up composed of 30 groups.

• In 2003 the E.I.G "Dental Jiggeén ni" composed of 20 groups

• And by the end of 2005, 15 literacy circles

For the sustainability of these groups, the program has provided financial support to the learners to develop income-generating activities to support instrumental and technical learning.

In the same vein, the federation carries out commercial activities to facilitate women's access to basic necessities.

Mission of the Federation

To promote a dignified human life and a pleasant living environment while being useful to the community.

Objective

• Contribute to the socio-economic empowerment of women
• Facilitate access to basic necessities for households in the Dakar suburbs

Activities carried out

• Rotating credit to support the generating activities of member groups through Economic Interest Groups.
• Marketing of detergent products, foodstuffs and Jàmbar stoves (orders between 800000 and 1300000 per month).
• Participation in local and national mobilization campaigns (March 8 celebration, conferences, fight against violence against women and children and others).
• Action of solidarity between members (solidarity fund, support to the most vulnerable members, operation tabaski...).

Our Results

• 100 100 households have access to federation products and services,
• 800 800 jambar stoves marketed,
• 8 8 citizen actions realized which contributed to the visibility of the Federation,
• 20 20 women trained in cooperative, management and marketing principles,
• Periodic meetings (distribution, collection; GA and others),

Perspectives

• Setting up a pilot solidarity store in the commune of Malika
• Opening of a mutual credit union.
• Capacity building for women and girls.