Campaign Status

Ongoing Offline: The campaign is currently ongoing offline and, thus still in the process of collecting funds. 

Summary

The campaign aims to enhance the capabilities of 700 people (500 young women and 200 young men) in climate change adaptation, afforestation of 20 hectares, distribution of 1,000 stoves to rural households, installation of solar pumps in 2 wells, and deployment of 5 domestic biogas units.

Challenge

The burden placed on women and young girls in the community due to the physically demanding task of collecting wood over long distances is substantial and has far-reaching consequences. This arduous and time-consuming chore has a profound impact on their daily lives in several ways.

First and foremost, the physical demands of walking long distances under the sun to collect wood take a toll on their well-being. Carrying heavy loads of firewood for extended periods not only results in physical exhaustion but can also lead to health issues, including back and joint pain. These challenges affect their overall quality of life and limit their ability to engage in other productive activities or education.

The physical and time-consuming task of collecting wood, exacerbated by worsening vegetation degradation, has a profound impact on the daily lives of women and young girls in the community. It affects their health, limits their educational opportunities, and creates economic challenges, all of which combine to perpetuate the cycle of poverty and hardship in their lives. Addressing this issue is not only a matter of convenience but a fundamental step in improving the well-being and empowerment of these community members.

Solution

The Diaoulé Association's crowdfunding initiative seeks to empower the women and young girls of Diaoulé in Fatick, addressing climate change challenges and alleviating their strenuous firewood collection duties. This will free up their time for rest and income-generating activities. The project is designed to benefit 500 young women and 200 young men in the region, with a primary focus on reforestation, vegetation preservation, and sustainable forest management to ensure access to firewood. Additionally, the project promotes eco-friendly technologies, including biogas, improved stoves, and solar-powered wells, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve overall well-being, and tackle environmental issues.

Notably, the project's significant contribution lies in alleviating the burden of firewood collection for women and young girls in the town. This demanding task, which involves walking long distances under the scorching sun to collect dead wood, has become increasingly challenging as the environment degrades. The growing distances and dwindling resources make this chore even more arduous. Thus, the creation of village woodlots and associated training initiatives will transform the wood-gathering task into a distant memory. Furthermore, the implementation of improved stoves and biogas technology will lead to reduced wood consumption, providing additional relief for the community.