🌍🤝 European Solidarity Corps Humanitarian Volunteering in Senegal 🇸🇳 Empowering Women and Communities Through Humanitarian Action

This European Solidarity Corps Humanitarian Volunteering opportunity takes place in Kolda, Senegal 🇸🇳 and is implemented by FUNDACION ALIANZA POR LOS DERECHOS, LA IGUALDAD Y LA SOLIDARIDAD INTERNACIONAL, in cooperation with ActionAid. The project focuses on gender equality, rural development, women’s economic empowerment, and climate justice through a strong feminist and human-rights-based approach.

📍 Project Location
Kolda, Senegal 🇸🇳

🎯 Project Focus
👩‍🌾 Women’s economic empowerment and leadership
⚖️ Gender equality and prevention of gender-based violence
🌱 Rural livelihoods and agro-ecological transition
♻️ Circular economy and solid waste management
🌍 Human rights, climate justice, and active citizenship

🧩 Main Activities
📝 Supporting all phases of the project cycle from identification to evaluation
🌾 Contributing to rural development initiatives with a gender perspective
👩‍💼 Supporting women’s participation in decision-making bodies
♻️ Assisting activities related to circular economy and waste management
🤝 Working with local partners and community stakeholders
📊 Supporting monitoring, reporting, and fieldwork activities

🏠 Accommodation and Daily Life
🏡 Shared house with other volunteers in Kolda
🛏️ Individual bedroom provided
💡 All accommodation and utility costs covered
📱 Phone card provided
🚗 Vehicle available for ActionAid project activities
💶 Monthly allowance of 479.72 € for food and personal expenses
🩺 Full health insurance coverage (Henner)

🎓 Learning and Training
📚 Induction to ActionAid and European Solidarity Corps
📖 Training on Youthpass, rights and responsibilities, and SHEA
♀️ Specialized training on feminist leadership and gender violence prevention
⚧️ Learning about productive and reproductive rights and positive masculinities
👥 Experience working in a multidisciplinary and intercultural team

👤 Participant Profile
🌍 Motivation to work in multicultural and rural environments
🤝 Openness, curiosity, and respect for different cultures
♀️ Interest in gender equality, feminism, and social justice
📘 Willingness to learn project cycle management from a decolonial perspective
🗣️ Basic French required for daily communication (working level is an asset)
✨ Previous NGO experience or gender-related knowledge is a plus
❤️ Open to participants with fewer opportunities

📅 Activity Dates
27 February 2026 – 30 October 2026

📌 Application Deadline
No application deadline

🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49599_en

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