Senegal

In Senegal we assist victims of violence in Casamance and visit detainees. We support the Red Cross Societies, promote international humanitarian law and encourage his implementation. We are making the voices of people affected by armed conflict heard through advocacy with political decision-makers and civil society.

An ICRC staff provides a poster with various logos to a head nurse

Our work in Senegal

We support the Red Cross Societies, promote international humanitarian law (IHL) and encourage its implementation. We are making the voices of people affected by armed conflict heard through advocacy with political decision-makers and civil society.

Other regions we support: This delegation also supports our work in Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau.

Lower Casamance, Ziguinchor region. Mural painting representing international Senegalese football players coming from the region.

The impact of our work - In 2022

1 500

people have better access to drinking water, thanks to the construction of hydraulic wells with solar pump and drainage equipment

5 460

people received income support through financial aids and trainings in poultry farming.

1 214

people including arms-bearers, political and community leaders, administrative authorities, students and journalists have been made aware of IHL and the ICRC.

1 605

people were made aware of the risks of mines and explosive remnants of war.

40

radio broadcasts were carried out to convey Red Cross messages in Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau and Cabo Verde.

Contact us

Address

Rue 7 x B - Point E Boîte Postale:5681. Dakar FANN République du Sénégal.

Telephone

+221 33 869 1375

Our work with the Senegalese Red Cross

In the regional delegation, cooperation work is based above all on providing support to the National Society to develop its capacities. Cooperation is an active part of the humanitarian response before, during and after emergencies or conflicts. Among our most important activities are responding to migration in the region, training first aid teams that work in dangerous areas and delicate situations and strengthening accountability, transparency and financial sustainability mechanisms.