Mundus maris

Collaboration with schools in Senegal is going on with ups and downs since 2008. Many young people and even more so their elders are torn between somewhat more traditional modes of living and having to adjust to new conditions, particularly as a result of advanced erosion of nature's wealth from overfishing in the sea and overuse or lack of fertile soils and water on land. Many communities have witnessed loss of income and wellbeing over the years and young people with modest access to education face particular difficulties in building a prosperous and secure future for themselves.

Those not able to make ends meet may be pushed into clandestine emigration in search of a better future in Europe or elsewhere. Many risked a hazardous journey on a pirogue in the direction of Las Palmas or other places but did not reach their destinations, nor did they come back.

Connecting to other young people in Europe and elsewhere and building a network of solidarity that allows them to improve their lot is one of the ambitions of the youth of the CEM Cayar and others.