Location

Saint-Louis, Senegal

Duration

8 months

Partner

La liane

Candidater
Type of mission

Service civique

Accommodation

at the association

Internet access

Yes

Electricity

Yes

Description of the partner

The Franco-Senegalese association Liane Sénégal was founded in 2006 in the community of Saint-Louis in a context where women and children who are victims of violence lack support and care. This is reflected in two initiatives: the Women’s Rights Centre and the Children’s Centre.

The Maison des droits des femmes (Women’s Rights Centre) welcomes women who are victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence. The centre, which houses medical staff and staff trained in legal support, provides physical and mental health care. The centre also provides them with legal support by holding clinics. To empower the women, the association has opened a “women’s workshop” where they can learn sewing and, above all, develop an income-generating activity, as the products they create are sold there. They receive 30-50% of each sale. Finally, a crèche has been set up to help the women supported by Liane.

Alongside this project is the Maison des Enfants, which houses 34 children who have been victims of physical and sexual violence. The children receive comprehensive care from the centre, ranging from physical and psychological health to educational support. For example, they take part in extra-curricular activities as well as sporting and creative activities.

The mission

The volunteer will have the following tasks:

  • Helping to run educational and fun activities: The volunteer will help to run activities for 35 children aged between 6 and 20, such as manual and creative activities and games.
  • Support for outdoor activities: The volunteer will help the Liane team organise educational outings.
  • Helping to organise and run introductory computer workshops: The volunteer will help to organise and run the centre’s introductory computer workshops for children.
  • Support for schoolwork and homework help: The volunteer takes part in supporting homework and tutoring activities.
Candidate profile

Skills in working with children are required. No particular language skills are required.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided by the host organisation.