The challenge
A promise made to children.
It is time to keep it.
In 1990, Senegal ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
It committed before the world to guarantee every child the right to health, education,
protection, identity and a decent standard of living.
More than thirty years later, progress has been made. But the daily reality
of too many Senegalese children remains at odds with that promise.
The reality, today
- Children are never seen by a doctor throughout their entire schooling. Vision, hearing or nutrition problems go undetected for years due to the lack of organized follow-up.
- Children are on the streets instead of in school. Talibes beg on a daily basis. Others drop out for lack of support. The right to education remains a privilege for many.
- Children are abused, exploited, left to fend for themselves. When a report is made, it gets lost between services. No coordination, no overall visibility.
- Millions of Senegalese do not have a birth certificate. Without an official identity, no school enrollment, no access to healthcare, no rights. These children are invisible.
- Families eligible for social benefits do not even know they are entitled to them. Children go hungry, have no leisure activities, no assistance — even though programs exist.
With Senegal Kawe
Each application addresses a fundamental right from the CRC. Together, they give Senegal the tools to concretely honor its commitments to every child.
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MedSen — Right to health (Art. 24)
Complete medical follow-up for every student: check-ups, vaccinations, screenings, nutrition, chronic conditions, emergencies. No child left behind. -
LeerEducation — Right to education (Art. 28-29)
Complete management of the education system, from the ministry to the classroom. Every child enrolled, monitored, and guided toward success. -
NdawProtect — Right to protection (Art. 19)
Centralized reporting, coordinated follow-up. Social workers, community referents and judges work together, seamlessly. -
SunuEtatCivil — Right to an identity (Art. 7-8)
Digitized civil registry for all municipalities. Every birth registered, every citizen recognized. The digital identity of an entire country. -
SunuDroits — Right to a decent standard of living (Art. 26-27)
Scholarships, aid, health coverage, leisure. Benefits find families, not the other way around. No right goes unfulfilled.
