Operating Costs
For La Pirogue to continue making a difference to the lives of the talibé children, it is essential to have the right resources. This ensures the smooth running of our projects on a daily basis.
We need financial support to be able to fund our logistics, equipment, administrative management and communication. This investment also helps promote local employment by creating sustainable opportunities that benefit the community.
Your financial support, even if it is minor, directly contributes to guaranteeing the sustainability and consistency of what we do.
Together, let's construct a stable and hopeful future for the talibé children.
2 Nurses
- They provide daily medical care to the talibé children, monitor their health, and conduct awareness campaigns in the daaras regarding healthcare and hygiene.
Our Teacher
- Provides basic lessons to children from disadvantaged families to prepare them for entering the school system, and teaches literacy to talibé children.
Représentant local
- Represents the association to local authorities, coordinates healthcare with social services, and maintains connections with the daaras and marabouts.
Our Chef
- Prepares about a hundred meals for the children and the team on a daily basis, and handles food purchases at the market.
Caretaker
- Ensures the cleanliness of the premises daily to guarantee a healthy environment, and assists the cook with meal preparation.
Educators
- Supervise the children daily through educational and recreational activities, providing kind support in a stable and reassuring environment.
Project & international relations officer
- Develops projects to improve children’s daily lives and manages relationships with partners, donors, and volunteers both locally and internationally.
Educational supervisor
- Supervises the association’s educational activities, oversees volunteers, and ensures project coherence with the children’s needs.
Meals
- We provide 100 hot, fresh, and well-balanced meals daily to satisfy the children and ensure their health and well-being.
Building & utilities
- Provides a safe and functional space to welcome children and allow for classes, activities, healthcare, and hygiene daily.
Health
- Funds medical care, hospitalisations, medications, and educates children on best practices to maintain their health.
Transports
- Covers essential transportation for medical care, purchases, interventions in daaras, and accompaniment of children to medical centres
Equipment
- Finances essential supplies for educational, sports, and creative activities, as well as the maintenance of the facility.
Combined costs
- Covers outings, shows, and activities for the children, as well as costs related to representing the association to potential partners.
Total des dépenses
- Each expense goes towards creating a protective and warm environment where children can grow and thrive.
Thanks to your support, we can continue to provide essential services and improve the living conditions of the talibé children.
Together, we can change their lives for the better.
We need your support
Make a difference. Support the talibé children
How can I get involved?
Make
A Donation
Every contribution helps provide meals, healthcare, and education to talibé children, improving their daily lives.
Sponsor a Child
For just €25 a month, you can sponsor a disadvantaged child's catch-up classes and help them start school with confidence
Volunteer
Get involved in your own way whether on the ground or remotely and support the children with your time and skills
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