Diapalante is a UK‑registered charity supporting community‑led development projects in West Africa.
We work in long-term partnership with local organisations in Senegal, supporting initiatives that improve access to education and opportunities.
How we work
Our role in the UK is to support and strengthen work led by our local partners.
We do this by:
In practice, this involves working closely with our partners to identify priorities, supporting agreed projects financially, and maintaining regular contact to review progress and development.
We work in partnership with Diapalante Senegal, a locally based organisation that leads the day‑to‑day running of the Community Education Centre.
This partnership-based approach ensures that projects are shaped by local knowledge and remain grounded in the needs of the community.
Governance and structure
Diapalante is a small UK charity, run entirely by volunteers.
The charity is overseen by a board of trustees who are responsible for:
Funds raised in the UK are directed towards supporting the work of the Centre in Kaolack, including staffing, resources and the running of the programme.
This structure allows us to remain flexible, keep administrative costs low, and direct support to where it is most needed.
Our approach
We believe that lasting change is most effective when it is led by local communities.
Our work is based on listening, long-term relationships, and supporting practical, achievable initiatives that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Our current work
Since 2010 and for the foreseeable future our focus is the Diapalante Community Education Centre in Kaolack, Senegal, which provides free learning opportunities for hundreds of children, young people and adults each year.
Further information
Diapalante is a registered charity in England and Wales, registered charity number: 1112875.