Zidisha's Program Sustainability in Senegal

One overarching goal of my summer is finding ways to make our program more sustainable in Senegal. One way we are able to accomplish this is by training local volunteers who live in country and who are passionate about Zidisha's mission and willing to give their time to find others who will benefit from our program. At the same time these mentors are here to coach and help those who are facing financial difficulties in the repayment of their loans. Our Coach Benevole program is designed to give fiscal incentive to those who are willing to above and beyond just borrowing from our system to dedicating their time to helping others. Last Friday we welcomed our newest member to our Coach Benevole program, Cheikh Mountaga Sall (who also goes by Babacar).

Members like Babacar are truly the future of Zidisha and will leave their imprint not only on our community but will also have their part in the global movement against unemployment. Photo credit goes to my colleague, Miriam Frost.