Earlier this spring, we asked you to join with us in mobilizing emergency aid, and you responded in an impressive way! In two rounds of distributions, we were able to deliver over 100,000 pounds of rice, thousands of packs of soap and supplies, and several thousand masks!!
In the northern region of Podor, delivering emergency supplies of rice, soap, and masks. Many communities have been cut off from supplies due to travel restrictions related to Covid-19.
These efforts helped over 2,000 families! The communities’ responses have been those of deep gratitude, and expressing the profound appreciation for a partnership that is able to adapt quickly in challenging times.
Once the supplies reach the villages they are distributed to those most in need.
Food security has long been an issue in Senegal. The large portion of those we work with get by on daily earnings derived from small market activities, to go with the occasional boost such as those during harvest times.
Community members sharing their thanks with the Andando staff (wearing green shirts).
The emergency supplies you provided not only met emergent needs caused by the pandemic, but also will hold families over long enough to gain a foothold until the next harvest season. When life finally does get back to normal, we know that these communities will continue to be transformed. It’s not too late to help with this effort—your gift today will strengthen families’ resilience.
“Jéréjëf!” – Thank You!
Lewis Kiker, Executive Director