Health centres, Keur Mbar and Palene

2010 Keur Mbar and Palene The villages Keur Mbar and Palene are located 4km from the village of Ndem and have approximateley 800 inhabitants They have each recently benefited from the construction of a health center run by carers in charge of primary health care and birth deliveries. These carers are also important resources for immunization and En savoir plus surHealth centres, Keur Mbar and Palene[…]

Exhibition by Francis Alys: ‘A Story of Deception’

12 December, 2010 Wiels center, Brussels Built in the 1930s, the Wiels center is an extraordinary building designed by the architect Blomme and one which had the pleasure of hosting a large collection of paintings, drawings, videos, animations and installations by Francis Alys, one of the most important artists of his generation. This event was En savoir plus surExhibition by Francis Alys: ‘A Story of Deception’[…]

Touki Concert

5/ 6 May, 2011 Centre Culturel d’Auderghem, Brussels This concert brought together composer/musician Dominique Jonckheere and the Senegalese singer Abdou Guité The event was a huge success; more than 900 attendees enjoyed an eclectic mix of African and European music. At the bar, were presented photos of the photographer/filmmaker Mikael Ruttkay Hyline.    For more information: http://www.toukimusic.com/index.htm http://www.myspace.com/abdouguiteuncletom En savoir plus surTouki Concert[…]

36th edition of the Ghent Film Festival

10 October, 2009 Kinepolis cinema, Ghent Proceeds from this event contributed to the creation of a health centre in the village of Keur Mbar in Senegal. The movie: City Island’ by Raymond De Felitta (USA, 2009)  The storyline: A dysfunctional family living  in the Bronx spares no expense in avoiding the truth about their messed-up En savoir plus sur36th edition of the Ghent Film Festival[…]

Sewing course for women

2011 – present Grand Dakar With Them contributed 5,000 € to setting up sewing courses for 20 local women. Providing them with a skills set is essential for gaining access to employment opportunities and earning an income.  Classes are usually from 3pm to 7pm, but also depend on the availability of trainers and students. In collaboration En savoir plus surSewing course for women[…]

School canteen, Ndem

2011 – present primary school, Ndem  With Them first funded this school canteen in 2007. We continued our support throughout 2008 and 2009, feeding up to 550 students per year. Support for this canteen provides the children with a regular diet, which is an important incentive for school attendance. To find out more about the start of this En savoir plus surSchool canteen, Ndem[…]