Senegal
Capital:
Dakar
Population:
17.3 million
Area:
196,712
km2

Senegal is on the westernmost edge of Africa’s coast – its capital city, Dakar, stretches out into the Atlantic Ocean. More than 17 million people live in its tropical climate, the economy driven largely by the country’s natural resources.

people don't have clean water close to home.

people don't have a decent toilet of their own.

children under 5 die every year from diarrhoea

caused by dirty water, poor toilets, and a lack of hygiene facilities.

What does WaterAid do in Senegal?

Our office in Dakar works to strengthen WaterAid’s impact and visibility in West Africa, building relationships with local governments and decision-makers who share our vision.

Working this way brings people together, encouraging collaboration so that many voices can be heard – and an even bigger impact can be made. Together, we're changing millions of lives.

The office is also responsible for providing support, advice and guidance to all our staff and partners delivering services in countries throughout the region.

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