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A direct investment in meaningful change
A new ICT room for Godaguene
One of the year’s most inspiring milestones was the transformation of a dilapidated classroom in Godaguene into a fully equipped ICT room. What began as a simple request from the school director grew into a project that now benefits pupils, students from surrounding villages, and the wider community.
The renovation was far from straightforward. The original room was dusty, unsecured, and unsuitable for technology. After the rainy season, DROP Afrika coordinated extensive repairs: new walls, secure doors and windows, climate‑adapted roofing, and proper ventilation to protect the equipment. Local craftsmen built the furniture, ensuring the project supported the community economically as well.
The ICT room is now equipped with 13 refurbished computers and two brand‑new HP laser printers, purchased from Close the Gap and financed by the Rita Kirch Fund. The devices arrived in excellent condition, with all programs pre‑installed and ready for use. Master Diouf, the school’s ICT teacher, has taken on the role of leading digital lessons — and his expertise is already making a difference.
The first computer class was a moving moment. Teachers gathered, students leaned forward with excitement, and the room filled with the sense that something new had begun. As DROP Afrika wrote, “we felt like we had planted a seed whose impact we cannot yet fully estimate.”
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Expanding educational infrastructure in Faylar
The impact of the Godaguene project extends beyond the village itself. Many students continue their education at the secondary school in Faylar, several kilometres away. When the school reached out for help — with one class split into two groups and no proper classroom — DROP Afrika responded quickly.
A temporary shelter made of branches and sand offered little protection. DROP stepped in to build two new classrooms, with the possibility of completing a third if funds allow. Within days, foundations were laid, concrete blocks were produced, and construction began. The new buildings will soon give hundreds of students a safe, dignified place to learn.
Strengthening healthcare in Sangue
DROP Afrika also celebrated major progress in Sangue, where a residence was built for the nurse leading the local medical post. This improvement immediately upgraded the facility to an official Poste de Santé, now supported directly by the hospital in Thiès and the Senegalese government. With electricity, street lighting, and growing community investment, the area around the medical post is transforming rapidly.
Today, nurse Awa and her team care for 300 to 400 patients each month, proving how essential accessible healthcare is for rural development.
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A shared commitment to sustainable progress
None of these achievements would be possible without the generosity of donors, the dedication of local partners, and the belief that development must be rooted indignity and opportunity. The collaboration with Close the Gap ensures that high‑quality refurbished technology reaches the communities where it can create the greatest impact. Meanwhile, DROP Afrika continues to build the infrastructure, trust, and long‑term relationships that make sustainable change possible.
As DROP Afrika beautifully puts it: “By working together on development, you bring a little more peace to the world.”
More about their work and activities can be read on their website over here: D.R.O.P vzw in Afrika
