We are inspired by the resilience of those we serve. Every day, women return to the gardens to keep their families and communities fed. Every day, they have been working hard to overcome poverty and provide financial security for their families. But now the progress they have made is being threatened by conornavirus.
Food security is always an issue in Senegal, but it’s made even worse in these uncertain times. While the gardens continue to produce fruits and vegetables, other items such as rice, cooking oil, and soap are more difficult to get in rural communities.
Hand washing stations in each garden help protect hundreds of families.
In an effort to minimize the spread of coronavirus Senegal has closed schools and markets, banned gatherings, issued curfews, and limited transportation between regions in-country. This not only makes it difficult to earn an income but also makes access to basic items limited, thus driving the prices up for communities that are already vulnerable.
We are committed to ensuring that families have access to food and sanitation supplies and we need your help to do it. Will you join us by providing face masks, soap, rice, and other emergency supplies to families?
$25 can supply one family with enough rice for a month
$45 can provide reusable face masks for all of the women in one community garden
$100 can provide soap, cleaning supplies, and education for 50 families
Our current programs are helping over 40,000 people in Senegal. We need your help to provide additional support during these uncertain times.
If you prefer to write a check, please make payable to:
Andando, PO Box 542, Jefferson, OR 97352