Introduction:

The Dakar Women's Group (DWG) is an informal group open to all women living in Dakar and speaking a minimum of English. It is a fun group made up of lively, interesting, and friendly women. It is run by an Executive Committee consisting of volunteers only. We also provide the opportunity to meet other people, make friends, and share hobbies. We offer resources to find out more about Senegal and Senegalese people. And above all, we raise funds for charity while having a lot of fun!

DWG Aims To:

1. Raise funds to help women and children in need in Senegal.
2. Serve as point of contact for it's members (English-speaking women in Dakar) through meetings, social events, and activities.
3. Discover together about Senegal and its people

We Do This Through:

1. Fundraising special events
2. Monthly meetings, our newsletter, and emails
3. Monthly visits and occasional guest speakers

Our History:

The DWG started back in 1987 as an informal group of women getting together and has progressively grown over the years, developing its own structure and traditions. By 2010 we boasted 246 members and gave 15 million in CFA to our charity projects. And these numbers are only rising! 2011 saw a record year for Charity funding and membership. We can honestly say that DWG has become a strong and important entity in the Dakar community and beyond! This can only be possible through the efforts of women just like you who come together to realize common goals, share unique friendships, talents, experiences and have fun!

We truly appreciate the important qualities that each individual woman brings to the group, and our diversity remains one of the special characteristics that you experience from the moment you join DWG.

Find out how you can get involved today!

How is the DWG run?

The DWG is a charitable organization run by an Executive Committee of dedicated unpaid volunteers. All DWG members are welcome to serve on our Executive Committee. Contact any Executive Committee member for more information!

DWG Executive Committee 2011-2012

President/Vice-President Working Woman's Chair Exec Committee Chair Treasury Co-Chairs Secretary Charity Co-Chairs Art Show Co-Chairs Bazaar and Fashion Show Co-Chairs Kids Activities Chair Events Chair/Co-Chairs Visits Chair Membership Co-Chairs Guidebook Clubs & Classes Food & Drink Monthly Newsletter DWG Yahoo Group Website

Joelle Dodson Bitoun /  Carine Palacci Ulle Drame Ellen Schuett Sigrid Swerdlin and Marion Niggemann Vacant Claire Halgand  and Sharon Nossiter Merita Qendro and Ximena Durand  Gundula Bom Shambhavi Chauhan Cathy A. Jordy / Ellen Schuett and Nathalie Peuch Fautrat Leslie Hope Sandra Klousseh / Marion Niggemann, and Sunaina Mathews  Vacant Carine Palacci Christine Schelle and Dorothea Winterhof Sigrid Swerdlin Sigrid Swerdlin Lynnette Abad and Hilary Goldman

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