Senegal — October 28, 2011 - November 6, 2011

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The pulsating culture of Senegal is easy to hear in their music and you will become immersed in their exciting culture with all of its richness from your first meal. You will hear them exclaim “kaay leck!” (“come eat!”) as a bountiful plate with generous helpings of the local flavor is served for your whole group to share. The cultural traditions are rich with dance and song, yet one can certainly catch some shade under a majestic Baobab tree, also known as an ancient tree of life, which looks upside down.

This African country is the heart of where emotion meets adventure. You will be able to provide medical care in small, traditional African villages where enthusiastic patients will eagerly await their turn to greet you. The beautiful women with their multicolored dresses will come to clinic with exuberance typical of a bustling African market. Additionally the team will have the opportunity to provide greatly needed care to the Talibe youth. These young boys can be seen on the streets begging and most often go without any medical care.

You will also spend a day touring some of Senegal’s most renowned sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Goree Island. Here you can pay respects at the “doors of no return” on this historic slave-trading island. Whether you are participating in the annual music festival or strolling on the famous white sand beaches, the colorful culture of Senegal will leave you with warm memories.

For more information about the trip please email Amy Jordheim at AmyJ@InternationalMedicalRelief.org




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Country Stats

Population: 12853259
Access to Sanitation: 0.08
Children Underweight Rate: 0.04
HIV/AIDS rate: 44000
HIV/AIDS deaths: 3500
Infant Mortality Rate: 56.53
Malaria cases > per 100,000: 11925
Maternal Mortality > per 100,000: 560
Physicians > per 1,000 people: 0.06
Probability of not reaching 40: 0.285
% immunized 1 year old children:
% immunized pregnant women Tetanus: 0.75
% rural population using adequate sanitation: 0.48
birth rate crude > per 1,000 people: 35.95
births with skilled health staff: 0.58
Children living with AIDS: 2900
Diarrhea treatment >% of children under 5 receiving oral rehydration: 0.329
drinking water availability: 0.78
femail adults with HIV> % of population 15+: 0.5893
probability of dying before 5 > female PER 1,000: 133
tuberculosis cases > per 100,000: 103
Most believe that the name Senegal came from the origins of the wolof word “our canoe”. Senegal is the most Western country in Africa and is south of the Senegal River. During colonial times, this country was very important to trade. Famous for its white sand beaches along the coast, Senegal also boasts arid desert lands and lush tropical forests. Senegal’s charm lies within the rhythm of activity from the vibrant remote communities to the bustling streets of Dakar.