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SENEGAL IN WORDS AND PICTURES
ABOUT AIESEC LC CESAG
OUR PROJECTS
OUR GIP
GOOD TO KNOW
WHAT WE DO AND HOW WE DO IT
LC CESAG BOOKLET
SENEGAL IN WORDS AND PICTURES
GEOGRAPHYLand area: 74,131 sq mi(191,999 sq km); total area:75,749 sq mi (196,190 sq km)
The capital of Senegal, Dakar,is the westernmost point inAfrica. The country, slightlysmaller than South Dakota,surrounds Gambia on threesides and is bordered on thenorth by Mauritania, on theeast by Mali, and on thesouth by Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.Senegal is mainly a low-lyingcountry, with a semi desertarea in the north andnortheast and forests in thesouthwest. The largest riversinclude the Senegal in thenorth and the Casamance inthe southern tropical climateregion.
POPULATIONSenegal ended 2012 with apopulation of 13,726,021people, which represents anincrease of 395,284 peoplecompared to 2011.
Senegal is no. 71 among the 182countries which published thisinformation in DatosMacro.com.
The female population isgreater, with 6,998,849 women,representing 50.98% of thetotal, compared to 6,727,172 or49.01% men.
Senegal shows a moderatepopulation density, with 70people per square km and it wasin position 84th in our rankingof density population in 2012 .
POLITICSPolitics of Senegal takes place in aframework of a semi-presidential, liberaldemocratic republic, whereby thePresident of Senegal is the head of stateand the Prime Minister of Senegal thehead of government. Executive power isexercised by the government. Legislativepower is vested in both the governmentand parliament. The Judiciary isindependent of the executive and thelegislature. Senegal is one of the fewAfrican states that has never experienceda coup d'état. Léopold Senghor, the firstpresident after independence, resignedin favor of his Prime Minister, AbdouDiouf in 1981. The present president,Abdoulaye Wade, was elected in fullydemocratic elections in March 2000.Senegal has a reputation fortransparency in government operations.The level of economic corruption thathas damaged the development of theeconomies in other parts of the world isvery low. Today Senegal has a democraticpolitical culture, being part of one of themost successful democratic transitions inAfrica.
The Tukolor settled in the Senegal River valley in the 9th cent., and during the period from the 10th to 14th cent. their strong state of Tekrur dominated the valley. The Tukolor were converted to Islam and in the mid-11th cent. a group of them participated in establishing the Almoravid state, centered in Morocco. In the 14th cent. the Mali empire expanded westward from the region of the upper Niger River and conquered Tekrur. In the 15th cent. the Wolof established the Jolof empire in the region between the Senegal and the Siné rivers. Jolof was made up of a number of states (including Wolof, Cayor, Baol, and Walo); internal rivalries led to its breakup in the 17th cent. After centuries of colonization, Senegal gains its independence from France in 1960. Since then, 4 Presidents leaded the country.
OUR HISTORY
o From left to right1st President Léopold Sedar Senghor
2nd President Abdou Diouf with his wife3rd and 4th President Abdoulaye Wade and Macky Sall
Obama visiting Maison des esclaves in Gorée Island in Senegal
There are over ten ethnic groups in Senegal, five arepredominant. The largest group is the Wolof who clusterin the northwest and centre of the country. The HalPularen group reside along the middle valley of theSenegal River, the upper valley of the Casamance River,and in the centre. The Joola live mainly in the lowerCasamance valley. The Manding live in the middleCasamance valley. There is a small Lebanese minoritywho are generally merchants.The vast majority of the population is Muslim, withsmall minorities following animist beliefs or RomanCatholicism or other Christian faiths. Many combine aformal religion with animist beliefs, practices, andceremonies.The Senegal is a country rich in musical values and thenumber of occasions that are used to gather around the"griots" or clapping your hands and sway your hips inrhythm delights a public often very numerous. Eachethical group has his music and his instruments that aretheir own.
OUR CULTURE
ART & CRAFT
There is a large variety of Senegalese Art and Craft products including jewellery, clothes, basket weaving and musical instruments. ’Underglass’’ Painting is one of the
oldest Senegalese arts. It is very popular in the towns and even in
rural areas the painting reproduces daily scenes of life Just
as in ‘’Naif Art’’. Sand painting is one of the most
popular arts of Senegal. The technique is strictly based on the use of local raw material (sand of
the dune, beach sand, volcano sands etc…). The designs are
typically African.
English French Wolof
Hello.
Good night.
How are you?
I'm good.
What is your name?
My name is...
I come from...
Excuse me/pardon.
How much does this cost?
That's too expensive.
It's beautiful.
You are beautiful
Thank you.
I'm lost.I don't understand Wolof.
Bonjour.
Bonsoir.
Comment vas-tu?
Je vais bien.
Comment tu t'appelles?
Je m'appelle...
Je suis de...
Pardon.
Combien ça coûte?
C'est trop cher.
C'est beau.
Tu est beau (belle).
Merci.
Je suis perdu(e). Je ne comprend pas le wolof.
Diama ngma.
Fanane diam.
Naga def?
Mangi fi rek.
Nanga toud?
...la tudah.
Mangi deka fi...
Balal ma.
Bi niata?
Cher na trop.
Rafet na.
Rafet nga.
Dieuredieuf.
Dama rèere. Degouma ouolof.
LANGUAGES
Official language is French. English is learnt at school.
Main meals often consist of rice dishes. Couscous and millet also form the basis of
many dishes, with protein provided by meat, peanuts or fish.
The favourite national dish is thiéboudienne, chunks of fish stuffed with herbs,
served on a bed of rice and vegetables. Another popular meal is yassa poulet,
grilled chicken marinated in an onion and lemon sauce.
One of the most common drinks is bissap, which is made from hibiscus, sugar and
water. Ginger juice (gingembre in French) is also popular, as is bouyi, a thick
sugary drink made from the fruit of the baobab.
Senegal has it all: it is one the most beautiful countries of the
West African coast. Most tourists come for the region’s exceptional
weather—more than three thousand hours of sunlight per
year—and dazzling, sparsely populated beaches. But Senegal
also offers a broad variety of crafts and textiles, and the
country’s six major game parks and reserves have great
opportunities for hunting, bird watching, and ecotourism.
The Senegalese capital, Dakar, is known for its nightlife, and the country boasts one of Africa’s
most varied music scenes. French jazz, American funk and hip-hop, and percussion-based genres all
thrive in the country, and Senegal’s many musical exports include Youssou N’Dour, Daara J,
and Akon.
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DAARA J FAMILY
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Senegal’s beaches are among the most photographed in the
world and are not to be missed. Some of the best (and most popular) beaches near Dakar are the ones on the Île N’Gor and Toubab Dialao, a
site famous for its stunning red cliffs. Beaches farther south of Dakar are generally larger and less crowded, the Petite Côte spanning over 94 miles (151 kilometers.) The Casamance
region is known for its beaches as well, and the region is
welcoming to tourists. Resorts in the city of Saly, near M’bour, offer a variety of water sports, including jet skiing and scuba
diving
Gorée Island: An important stop on the slave transport route from the 16th to the
mid-19th century, the island is a short ferry ride
from Dakar. It has a number of historic forts, houses, and museums, including La Maison des
Esclaves, where visitors can see where slaves and their traders lived while waiting
to be transported to the New World. Despite its unpleasant history, the island is known for its
beautiful Mediterranean architecture, and many
travelers find in the Île de Gorée a welcome respite
from the hustle and bustle of Dakar.
Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine, a $27 million dollar solid copper statue, the tallest in the world! An elevator will take you to the top for a full
view of the city and terrific pictures of the surrounding areas.
Lac Rose: Also known as the Pink Lake, this shallow,
salty lake is one of Senegal’s most popular tourist destinations. On sunny days, the water
appears bright pink, owing to the water’s high salt
content. Tourists are welcome to swim in the lake’s warm waters or
watch the local salt traders scrape salt from the lake’s
bottom by hand. Some inns offer horseback riding
in the area.
cities.
Despite everything Senegal has to offer, you could easily schedule
your entire trip within Dakar, the country’s capital, which has a population of more than 1.5
million. Open-air markets sell art, Senegalese food, jewelry, and
many other items, whose prices can often be bargained down to
very reasonable levels. The museums, especially the Musée
Théodore Monod (for African art) and the Institut Français Léopold Sédar Senghor (for African art of French influence), are on a par
with the best museums in European and American
ABOUT
AIESEC
CESAG
Created in November 2009 in the largest business school in the sub region; A dynamic team of young students managers license to master;
Raising awareness on youth entrepreneurship, integration into the world of employment, learning ICT, problems of public health and environmental protection;
Leadership opportunities and academic and vocational courses.
BD
Organizes events and
key activities of the LC,
seeks partnerships
and managing
relationships with Alumni and Board of
advisor (BOA).
OGX
Does the marketing and sale of
international internships at students
and graduates of
schools.
ICX
Does the marketing and sale of internships
for companies,
NGOs, research centers,
schools in Senegal to
international students.
TM
Ensures the link between
organizational objectives and
potential human
resource, is responsible for
the implementation of processes that support the personal development
of our members.
FA
Manages the funds of the organization,
does fundraising
and managing
the logistics and
administration of LC CESAG.
IM
Ensures communication
of all activities of AIESEC across all
physical and virtual media. My committee is also
responsible for archiving
documents and shares with the ER Committee
responsibility to sell the image of AIESEC at local
and international level.
PROJECT
Coordinates the various
social projects implemented
within the local
committee CESAG. Our projects are attractive to
entrepreneurship,
information technology,
environment.
AIESEC CESAG DEPARTMENTS
LCP AIESEC CESAG
1.Activating leadershipWe lead by example and inspire leadership through
our activities.
AIESEC 6 VALUES
CELEBRITIES
2.Living diversityWe seek to learn from different of lige and opinions
represented in our multicultural environment.
CELEBRITIES
3.Enjoying participationWe create a dynamic environmentcreated by active and enthusiastic
participation of individuals.
CELEBRITIES
4.Striving for excellenceWe aim to deliver the highest quality performance
in everything we do.
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Since it's creation, AIESEC SENEGAL has been heldingnumerous projects that go in the same way with its
principal vision « PEACE AND FULFILMENT OF HUMAN POTENTIAL ». These projects are run to participate in the developpement of youth in Senegal and impact positively
in the lives of people for a better world.
OUR PROJECTS
SWITCH FOR CHILDREN PROJECTSWITCH FOR CHILDREN (SWITCHILD) was established to initiate children from an early age to the use of computers and Englishspeaking. For training a child today, Computer and English are very important tools in the market of employment. This projectwill popularize computers and English by the use of software or applications in the field of education. Also, it will encouragemany children to have interest in ICT (Information Technology and Communication) and grow in them the desire to deepen theirknowledge after this project and to develop.
GREENHEALTH PROJECTWhen we look at climate anomalies, natural disasters that we are witnessing, taking into account the protection of ourenvironment is essential in any business idea. Thus, the project GREENHEALTH, appears as a program that encourages youngpeople to undertake but more in the area of green economy for create green jobs. This is only a modest LC CESAG contribution inthe AIESEC 2015 vision engage and develop every young person in the world.
SAMA PROJECTSAMA PROJECT is a humanitarian development initiative. This project is experimenting for the first time in order positively impacton society in the fight against malaria. The project go through the training of peer educators who will take care of awareness onthe use of various means of struggle against malaria. This broad campaign targeting the basis of all development namely theyouth and especially the students of schools and colleges.
OUR GIP
ACADEMY SHERBROOKE CAMPUS DAKAR
Academy Sherbrooke is a private international school. This internship is about creating an operational web site for the school andmanaging efficiently the database and social medias.
Interns should take all necessary medicine before their arrival (prentive malaria traitment and yellow
fever vaccination). They need to be proactive and have their own laptop. Accommodation will be
provided for free, but the administration fees will cost between 65 and 100$ (regarding to the project).
Also, during stay, intern will be responsible for feeding and a part of transportation.
EPs can benefit reduction of fees by 50% if they come in group of at least 5, in addition to this, the LC
provides transportation from the airport to the host family, organizes welcome party, bye bye party and
guided tour.
There are several means of transport and the prices diverse from one to another according to the
distance covered.
Bus: 100 à 400F CFA
Car: 50 à 300F CFA
Cab: Depends on the distance covered
1$ = 480 F CFA
Senegal has got plenty of restaurants and fast-food. Local food cost 2 or 3$.
GOOD TO KNOW
WHAT WE DO AND HOW WE DO IT
WHAT WE DO AND HOW WE DO IT
If you are ready:
To take part in this amazing adventure
To discover our wonderful country
To help people
To leave a stamp to World
You just need to contact us to this adress:
Ms. Salimata Cara DIEDHIOU, LCVP ICX LC CESAG in SENEGAL
Tel: +221 77 441 49 01/+221 33 878 60 62
E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/salimatacara.diedhiou
Skype: carlita140
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