Sénégal : quand le sport transforme des vies

Senegal: Changing lives through sport eminescui@afd.fr Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 - 09:18 October 14, 2026 1 Senegal Sports and Development In Senegal, many of the most vulnerable young people face barriers to taking part in sports, from a lack of facilities and resources to exclusion rooted in cultural norms. AFD supports three complementary programs that help break down these barriers. In Yoff, Surfkids Shredding Senegal, led by ASC Malika Surf, gives young girls the opportunity to surf. The Special Olympics Senegal movement promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities in the lead-up to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. And in Dakar and Thiès, the Fencing and Restorative Justice program, led by APSE in partnership with IRD, uses fencing to support social reintegration. Three years on, this film follows up with three participants – Deguene, Gerard, and Macoura – as they share how these programs have changed their lives. English subtitles are available in the video setting. ©AFD2026 Sur la même thématique Africa Forward: sport as a driver for youth and entrepreneurship • Africa • Sports and Development Published on May 7, 2026 Morocco: students find power and purpose through sport • Morocco • Sports and Development Published on December 19, 2025 LEAD Morocco: sport and education for all children • Education and Training • Africa Published on March 4, 2025 Video Video October 15, 2026 0