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To address the challenge of integrating both educated and uneducated youth in Senegal, USAID launched the “Education Priority Quality” (EPQ) project in 2010, with the primary goal of improving the quality of education.

Through its component 4 (Youth Development Opportunities), the program aimed, in partnership with the Research Triangle Institute and the International Youth Foundation (IYF), to prepare young people to integrate harmoniously into the national socio-economic fabric by equipping them with the essential basic, behavioral, and technical skills needed for this purpose.

Odyssey program

Program process

The program was implemented by Synapse in the regions of Ziguinchor, Kolda, Sédhiou, and Kédougou through various interconnected stages:

Training for facilitators

Training facilitators and coachs in both the education system (teaching staff) and NGOs.

Youth training

Training young people in the sixty (60) modules of the passport to success curriculum.

Community projects

The implementation of community service projects offering young people the opportunity to hone the skills they have acquired through practice and to provide a service to the community.

Teacher & Student beneficiaries

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Malamine BADJI

Teacher in Ziguinchor

Malamine Badji has always been fascinated by the teaching style of one of his colleagues, Samboudiang Kambaye. In fact, the latter was, at the time, a facilitator of the USAID/EPQ program.

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Rouguiatou Gano

Teacher in Kolda

Rouguiatou Gano is a very dynamic woman with the ambition to make a mark in her field. Her sole motivation lies in instilling a new vision and hope in the younger generation.

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Arona SADIO

Teacher in Sédhiou

Working with young people is one of his greatest passions. For Arona Sadio, his commitment is an asset for these young individuals who are motivated and determined to change their future.

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Claire Lydie Diedhiou

Teacher in Ziguinchor

Claire Lydie Diédhiou, passionate about education, teaches at Kalima 3 kindergarten and fights for girls’ education. Committed to the Flambeaux et Lumières movement.

Tangible impact and prospects

The ‘Education Priority Quality’ (EPQ) project has had a lasting impact on young people in Senegal by offering them concrete opportunities for personal and professional development. Through solid partnerships and targeted initiatives, the programme has equipped participants with key skills for smooth integration into the national socio-economic fabric. Discover the key figures for this initiative, which symbolises a commitment to the future of Senegal’s young people.

170+

Trainers & Coaches

4670+

Recipients

5000+

Pupils Students

40+

Community services

projects

Stories from former participants

Dive into the heart of our training programme through the inspiring stories of those who have experienced it first-hand. Each story reflects a unique journey, challenges faced and opportunities seized. These participants share their experience, their transformation and the impetus they received to realise their ambitions. Their success is our greatest achievement.

‘I observed a change in the pupils' behaviour. They developed polite attitudes and were good listeners. As part of the activities they were carrying out in the village, they were also trying to adapt this training to their environment. This proves that this training has created a buzz among the young people of Dindéfélo. They're really committed and motivated. ’

M. DIABAKHATE – Principal CEM de Dindefelo

‘It would be good to introduce this programme for all levels, from 6e to 3e. This would improve the quality of education and, above all, foster good citizenship. What I've noticed is that the programme has helped young people to develop a sense of patriotism and to become good citizens in the service of the nation. Students who have taken the course are more assiduous and more serious. This will help the school, the head teachers, the supervisors and the teachers to manage the pupils better.'

Ibrahima DRAMÉ – Prof CEM de Aline Sitoé Diatta – Oussouye

‘Following the programme, I noticed a relationship of mutual respect between the students. This was not the case before. There was a real change in behaviour on the positive side. In the implementation of the programme, we were there just as a trainer, but it was the students themselves who took ownership of the programme and took the initiative to carry out the training activities on our behalf. It's a highly beneficial programme in terms of training and empowering our students. ’

Ramatoulaye Souaré – Professeur CEM de Saraya

Partners

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