Lighting Up Lives builds resilient, thriving, and autonomous communities in West Africa by connecting changemakers with citizens in rural villages, inspiring and supporting local action to solve local problems.
Explore Abéné
Discover the last undeveloped rural seaside village in Senegal.
It’s Official!
Lighting up Lives has been partnering with the West African village of Abene for years on a number of humanitarian initiatives, however in 2019 we made it official! We are looking forward to 2020 being the most fruitful year yet. Stay informed as we work towards our featured goal of building a sanitation unit for the maternity ward.
Featured Project
Join us in 2020 as we work towards the construction of a much-needed sanitation unit for the maternity ward in Abéné. Either through a Leadership retreat, volunteer opportunity, or donation, you can help new mothers get access to safe, quality care for themselves, and their newborns. Get in touch to discuss how you can help, or donate today.
Our Projects
Abéne
Energy
Electricity in Abéné is unreliable. School computers gather dust, the medical centre’s ultrasound equipment is unusable, and mothers give birth in the dark. Solar panels can light up the lives of students, medical staff, and newborns. Partner with the village to bring solar panels to Abéné.
Abéne
Education
Children are keen to learn, but not all families can afford the cost of school. Without an education, children face a dim future. One scholarship can cover a child’s school uniform, school bag, books, pens and paper for a year.
Abéne
Health
Medical emergencies can strike at any moment, and when they do, the urgent or specialized response needed may exceed the capabilities of the village medical centre. The nearest ambulance is hours away, and it can take up to five hours for patients to reach the regional health centre. Join Lighting Up Lives as we work to bring ambulance and other medical supplies to Abéné.
Abéne
Sanitation
Clean water is essential to the safety and care of a woman giving birth, but the maternity ward at the village medical centre has no running water, sinks or toilet. With four babies born each week on average, sanitation is a must. With your help, we can ensure pure water from the local well gets piped to the clinic for sanitation services.
DOUG Manuel
Motivational Speaking
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Join Our Journey
Ready to help empower the people of Abéné? Get in touch with us to learn more about Lighting Up Lives.
