Dear Andando Family,
With so much changing around the world on a daily basis, it is refreshing to see how people and communities are coming together to support one another. Keeping our staff and the participants in our programs safe is the highest priority for Andando.
Senegal has closed schools and banned all large gatherings, and our team is responding accordingly.
Local nurses and midwives educate their communities in health and sanitation.
We are adjusting our activities and following the advice of the authorities, while still trying to support the families and children of rural Senegal. We are taking some additional steps such as setting up more hand-washing stations at each of our gardens. We have moved as much work remote as we can, and are limiting travel whenever possible.
Your words of support and all the efforts you all are doing during this time are appreciated as well. We will continue to share news and information on our social media channels and share the bright and inspiring stories of families and children who you have touched with your support!
Be blessed and stay safe.
-From all of us at Andando
Earlier this week we shared on Facebook how researchers from Senegal and the UK have partnered to develop a handheld rapid test kit. The kits will be made in Senegal and distributed directly to other African nations. Senegal is also leading the way by sharing mobile and suitcase labs with 35 other African nations. If you missed it, you can view the short video below.