AWOMI is a Pan-African NGO focused on women & youth empowerment. Based in Dakar, Senegal and founded in May 2005.
My name is Bernadette NGO NGOS. I was born February 11th (the feast of youth in Cameroon) 1984 in a small town in Cameroon. I am the last born in a family of 5. I did my entire career (kindergarten, primary school and high school) in the Western Region of Cameroon (Bafoussam). Diligent and brave, I obtained my Bachelor of Science and Mathematics in 2003. I was fascinated by the past two professions: medicine and journalism.
My name is Carolina Contreras and I am 24 years old. I graduated from Ursinus College in Pennsylvania, USA, but spent almost all of my life in Somerville Massachusetts. I am currently living in my native country of the Dominican Republic. I am a photographer, a consultant, an activist, a writer and a lover of life. I love learning different languages because it is very important for me to communicate with others. 
Xaivier Ringer - United States-25 years
| Saran Kaba Jones  Saran always believed that the most effective way to bring about positive change in Africa was to invest in the education of its young children. In 2005, she began sending funds back to her native Liberia to help a young family friend with his school fees. After two years, he went on to complete high school and enrolled at the University of Liberia where he is currently a student.When she realized just how impactful her rather small support was, Saran decided to scale up her efforts and dedicated herself to giving others the opportunity to live out their dreams. In early 2008, she launched FACE Africa to extend her work towards educating children in Liberia. During her first visit to Liberia in nearly 20 years (she left Liberia when she was only eight years old), Saran was faced with the harsh realities of a post-conflict Liberia and the enormous challenges facing the country. The long and devastating civil war had left Liberia’s infrastructures in ruins – roads, buildings, health clinics, communications networks, schools, farms and factories were almost totally destroyed. With one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, extreme poverty with average earnings of $1 a day, no electricity, no running water or sewage system, and an inadequate education system, the country had enormous needs. |
| Armed with a new-found understanding of the needs in Liberia, FACE Africa’s focus was expanded to include water and sanitation as well women and girls empowerment programs. In 2009, with a $10,000 grant from the Davis Project for Peace, FACE Africa implemented its first clean water project in Barnersville, Liberia in partnership with Clean Water for Kids. The project involved the installation of a water purification system (Skyhydrant) capable of producing up to 20,000 liters of drinking water per day and currently supplies over 600 residents with clean and safe drinking water. - Until recently, Saran worked for the Singapore Government’s Economic Development Board in private equity investments and prior to that, served as Fellowship Program Coordinator at the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute at Harvard University. In 2000, she was the youngest member of the Massachusetts Delegation to the National Summit on Africa. She has also served on the Board of the Boston Pan African Forum and currently serves on the Board of the Coalition for a Strong United Nations (CSUN). She has traveled extensively over the world as a result of her father’s diplomatic postings in the Middle East and Europe and spent the bulk of her formative years living in the Ivory Coast, France, Egypt, and Cyprus, before settling in Boston, Massachusetts where she now lives. Saran did her undergraduate studies at Lesley College and Harvard University, both in Cambridge, MA. |
Miss Rosemary Agbor Mbeng, was born on February 12th 1989 in Buea, South West Region, Cameroon. Rosemary did her primary, secondary, and high school education in Buea where she obtained the First School Leaving ( FSLC), G.C.E Ordinary and Advanced Levels certificates respectively. While in High school, she discovered she had a passion for women’s issues as a result of women’s subordinate position in her community. As a result of her interest in women’s issues, she decided to realize her dream of improving women’s status in her community by taking an undergraduate degree program in women and gender studies/ law, double majors.
I am Habonimana Desire from Burundi. I was born in 1988 in Murama (North of Burundi). In 2006, I obtained my A’LEVEL DIPLOMA from Mureke Junior Seminary in Modern Arts. I am currently a medical student at the Burundi State University .In addition, i am engaged in Human Health care including Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Gender equality, eradication of poverty and hunger in underprivileged communities to rescue a big number of human lives in general and procure Youth welfare in particular as a contribution to the MDGs achievement.
I was born in 1986 , i am the second child in a family of 5. I come from kwande local government area of Benue State, Nigeria. I am Tiv by Tribe and Christianity (catholic)is my religion.I had my primary education at Our Lady of Perpetual Help primary school, then proceeded to the prestigiousSource: http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/destinations/africa/senegal.php Summary of recommendations: All travelers should visit either their personal physician or a travel health clinic 4-8 weeks before departure. Malaria:Â Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas. Vaccinations:
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My name is Médoune Cissé . I am a law student at the University of Dakar. I work in collaboration with AEMO( Educative Action in Rural Areas) . Its mission is to reinsert children that have problems with the justice and to assist children in general in their social education.