What we do

Since its creation, La Pirogue has been striving to improve the living conditions of talibé children in Senegal. As part of our holistic approach to child welfare, we focus on several key areas: nutrition, access to healthcare, education, and psychological support.

See what we do on a daily basis.

Meal Provision

Everyday we distribute more than 100 meals for the talibé children in the streets of Dakar and Saint-Louis. Our meals are nutritious and designed to provide the children with the energy required to focus on their studies.

Healthcare

Access to healthcare is a priority for us. We offer first aid, vaccinations and treatments for the most common conditions amongst the talibé children such as skin infections, parasites and malnutrition.

Literacy and Education

We organise literacy and basic numeracy classes for the talibé children. These skills are essential for their future and are designed to facilitate their reintegration into society.

Psychological Support

Talibé children often suffer from trauma as a result of abuse and extremely challenging living conditions. We offer appropriate psychological support to help them overcome these challenges and rebuild their self-confidence.

Rehabilitation of the Talibé Children

We work with the marabouts and the children’s families in order to rehabilitate the talibé children. We organise lessons and professional training in order to provide them with an alternative to begging.

Awareness and Advocacy

We organise awareness campaigns to inform communities and local authorities about the plight of the talibé children and advocate for their fundamental rights, such as access to education and a childhood free from harm.

Thanks to your donations and your support, we can continue to grow and help even more talibé children regain their dignity and build a better future for themselves

We need your support

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How can I get involved?

Donate

Contributions go towards meals, healthcare and an education for the talibé children.

Sponsor A Child Now

Avec 30 € par mois, vous pouvez parrainer un enfant talibé et lui garantir des repas, des soins et une éducation tout au long de l’année

Volunteer

Experience our work firsthand and make a difference to the lives of the talibé children.