Yermande Means Compassion...
Yermande is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting environmental and economic sustainability in the Republic of Senegal by supporting community based reforestation, clean water, and economic development projects. Yermande is a word in Wolof, the most popular African language in Senegal. It is best translated as compassion, and describes the empathetic understanding that motivates people to help one another.
Yermande's strength lies in our small structure and close ties to the communities in which we work. Unlike many large charitable organizations, we have very low overhead and the funds we raise go directly to our projects. These projects are developed to address the specific needs of the community and we return to the villages year after year to insure our work forms the foundation of lasting positive change.
With your help we can continue to empower people in Senegal to improve their communities and environment.
how we help
Reforestation
Community Development
Clean Drinking Water
We help people organize a program of sustainable reforestation within their own communities, giving them the chance to protect and reclaim their land and have greater control over their community's future.
Clean Drinking Water
Community Development
Clean Drinking Water
We develop clean drinking water and irrigation projects based on renewable solar and wind power to greatly increase the quality of life and the economic viability of the communities in which we work.
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
We help organize community groups to work towards mutual economic development and environmental conservation. These groups work together using craftwork, reforestation, gardening and small commerce projects.