Legacy gifts are not just for the wealthy, they’re built by friends, neighbours and everyday people, just like you.
At Crossroads International, prevention is at the heart of our work. In partnership with local women’s rights organizations across sub-Saharan Africa, we invest in programs that empower girls, train boys as allies, support survivors, and strengthen community institutions to challenge harmful norms before they turn into violence.
We were in the middle of preparing for the budget orientation debates at the Fongolimbi town hall. Indeed, as part of the advocacy for gender-sensitive budgeting, we were preparing the directories of the Youth Councils of Fongolimbi to plead for reproductive health themes close to their hearts. It was then that I was approached:
We were in the middle of preparing for the budget orientation debates at the Fongolimbi town hall. Indeed, as part of the advocacy for gender-sensitive budgeting, we were preparing the directories of the Youth Councils of Fongolimbi to plead for reproductive health themes close to their hearts. It was then that I was approached:
In February 2025, a dozen Crossroaders prepared for the trip of a lifetime: The Charity Challenge. From February 10th to 20th, and after fundraising over $7,500, the participants visited partners, projects and community members all around Senegal, from Kaolack to Kedougou, and many regions in between.
This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Strength in Every Story”, highlights the resilience, determination, and impact of women worldwide. At Crossroads International, we witness this strength every day in the women we support—farmers adapting to climate change, entrepreneurs building sustainable businesses, and advocates fighting for human rights.
