Mbam, Senegal

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Mbam is a village in the Fatick Region of Senegal, 2km from the town of Foundiougne. [1] The unofficial population is around 4,000.

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Trade and commerce

As a primary means of income, the village produces life vests, peanuts, rice, and mangoes.

Education

The village is home to a nursery school (École Maternelle), a primary school (École 1), and a middle school (CEM). To attend lycée, students must travel daily to Foundiougne.

Ecotourism

The village hosts NGOs from several countries including an organization called 'Living Routes'. 'Living 'Routes' brings students from other countries to experience the village life, often while conducting research projects or taking part in service work intended to benefit the community.

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References

  1. Benoist, Joseph-Roger de (2008). Histoire de l'Église catholique au Sénégal: du milieu du XVe siècle à l'aube du troisième millénaire (in French). KARTHALA Editions. ISBN   978-2-84586-885-4.