Support green agricultural incubator for 100 girls

This initiative continues to inspire hope among adolescent girls in SaintLouis, Senegal. Our mission remains clear: to equip 100 girls with practical skills in sustainable agriculture, entrepreneurship, and food systems innovation, empowering them to become leaders in food security and community resilience.

What We’ve Achieved So Far

• 65 girls enrolled in training sessions, expanding beyond the initial cohort.

• Three garden sites now operational, producing vegetables with agroecological methods.

• Mentorship strengthened through partnerships with women farmers and agronomy students at Gaston Berger University.

• Nutrition and climate awareness workshops held, linking agriculture to health and environmental sustainability.

These achievements have sparked confidence among participants and pride within their families and communities.

Challenges We’re Facing

Despite progress, several barriers threaten the success of the training sessions:

• Insufficient irrigation systems: Water scarcity limits productivity and discourages participants.

• Transportation difficulties: Many girls from remote villages struggle to attend sessions regularly.

• Shortage of protective gear and training materials: Essential items like gloves, boots, and manuals are lacking.

• Social and economic pressures: Some girls face family expectations to prioritize household labor over training, requiring psychosocial support.

These challenges highlight the urgent need for additional resources to ensure continuity and scale.

Voices from the Field

"This training gives me courage. Even when tools are missing, I want to keep learning and growing food for my family." — Mariama, 16, participant

"We see these girls as pioneers. With the right support, they will transform agriculture in their communities." — Khady, local mentor

Our Call to GlobalGiving Donors

We are deeply grateful for your past support. To reach all 100 girls and secure lasting impact, we urgently need:

• Garden tools and irrigation kits to boost productivity

• Transport stipends for rural participants

• Training materials and protective gear to ensure safe, effective learning

• Funds to expand incubation sites and strengthen mentorship

Every donation helps us plant not only crops—but confidence, dignity, and opportunity for these girls.

What’s Next

With your continued support, we aim to:

• Complete training for all 100 girls within the next 8 months

• Equip incubation sites with adequate materials and irrigation systems

• Launch a peerled cooperative for girls’ agricultural startups

• Document impact with stories, photos, and data to scale the model across Senegal

Thank you for believing in the power of girls to transform agriculture—and their futures.

This initiative was launched to train 100 adolescent girls in Saint-Louis in sustainable agriculture, entrepreneurship, and food systems innovation. Our goal is to equip them with practical skills, confidence, and community leadership to transform local food security and economic resilience.

The hope these young girls had when we started this project is immense and strengthens our determination to support them and help them find their way out of poverty.

What We've Achieved So Far

Despite limited resources, we’ve made meaningful progress:

• 40 girls enrolled in the first training cohort

• Two pilot garden sites established using agroecological methods

• Local mentors mobilized, including women farmers and agronomy students from Gaston Berger University

• Nutrition and climate awareness sessions held in partnership with Lab-Metics

These early steps have sparked enthusiasm and hope—not just among the girls, but across their families and neighborhoods.

Challenges We’re Facing

The journey hasn’t been easy. We’re navigating:

• Limited tools and irrigation equipment, slowing garden productivity

• Transportation barriers for girls traveling from remote areas

• Shortage of training materials and protective gear

• Need for psychosocial support, as many participants face social pressure and economic hardship

These obstacles threaten the continuity and scale of the program. Yet the girls remain committed, showing up with resilience and curiosity every day.

Voices from the Field

"Before this training, I never imagined I could grow food or earn income. Now I want to teach my sisters and start a garden at home.” — Aissatou, 17, participant

“We see these girls as future leaders. They are learning to feed their communities and themselves.” — Fatou, local mentor

Our Call to GlobalGiving Donors

We are deeply grateful for the support that made this project possible. To reach all 100 girls and ensure lasting impact, we urgently need:

• Additional garden tools and irrigation kits

• Transport stipends for rural participants

• Training materials and digital learning support

• Funds to expand to two more incubation sites

Every donation helps us plant not just crops—but confidence, dignity, and opportunity.

What’s Next

With your continued support, we aim to:

• Complete training for all 100 girls by during the next 10 months

• Purchase enough materials for the equipment of the incubator

• Create a peer-led cooperative for girls agricultural startups after the incubation

• Document impact with stories, photos, and data for future scaling

Thank you for believing in the power of girls to transform agriculture—and their futures.