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.
Black storytellers are essential voices in the body of knowledge on international development, humanitarian aid and global solidarity. During Black History Month, we celebrated and amplified the ideas and perspectives of Black thought leaders and innovators worldwide – and we will continue to do so all year round.
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.
