Diapalante Community Education Centre, Senegal

Last week the Diapalanté centre were pleased to welcome an artist from Dakar to lead workshops in creating art from rubbish. The members used a variety of resources that could be found – Coconut shells, teapots, old keyboards, newspaper, drinks cans, empty bottles- anything that they had – to create a flock of birds that are now […]

Hi this is Pippa and I would like to take a moment to thank those who bought the Diapalante advent calendar, especially in regards to the whiteboard pens. Whiteboards (and their pens) are one of the most handy and useful resources we are lucky enough to have at the centre. The large ones that can

Thanks to those who bought the Diapalante Advent Calendar the members of Diapalante enjoyed working from some brand-new exercise sheets to help them practice their French language skills (the language used in schools). Given that most children grow up speaking Wolof and then are taught entirely in French at school these French sessions are invaluable

The younger members have really enjoyed a series of maths lessons on shapes and symmetry thanks to generosity of people who sponsored it in the Christmas booklet. The older members have also enjoyed a series of maths workshops on algebra, geometry and other varied topics, lead by a university maths student.  

Thanks to newly arrived resources the members of Diapalante have enjoyed using both Duplo and Lego in the centre. They have been practicing building sturdy structures and have also really enjoyed the opportunity to use their imaginations and create whatever they can think of.

The members of the centre were treated to a playdoh-filled fun day thanks to those who bought the Diapalante christmas advent calendar. The morning was spent making the playdoh and learning about different types of measurements. In the afternoon everybody – young and older members alike – enjoyed creating a variety of creations – some

Thanks to the generous support of those who bought the Diapalante advent calendar, almost 100 of the members of Diapalante enjoyed an exciting evening of team games and races which was well appreciated by all! The activities lasted over three hours, sending everyone home thoroughly tired out from the running, dodging, and chanting! There will be more

Hi there, this is Miriam and I’m one of the British volunteers at the Diapalante centre. Unfortunately, after recieving my offers for university in September I have to return to England in March to complete resits. I am deeply saddened to be leaving so soon but my time here in Senegal has been truly amazing and

It has been a very busy few weeks at the Diapalante centre, first welcoming a family from England and now we are lucky to be hosting the chair of Diapalante’s trustees – Liz Chandler. This has been a fabulous opportunity for the members to practice asking and phrasing questions and learning about different people.  

On the day of the tidy up morning Diapalante were pleased to welcome about 30 of our members for a big clean-up. No corner was left untouched and the centre was full of activity for the full 3 hours – washing, cleaning, sweeping, folding, dusting – until the centre shone!