Mbam (Region of Fatick)
Population: 3,000 Serer, pulaar, diola and wolof
Religion : Muslim (40%), Christian (40%) and Animist (20%)
Most Common Business Activities : Tree planting, Mangrove restoration, Renewable energy projects (animal biomass), Rehabilitation of sacred sites, Making of life jackets, Agriculture, Fishing, Traditional wrestling, Micro-credit, Permaculture, Small gardening projects
School Access : There is a Primary and Secondary School in this village. The literacy rate is about 40%.
Health Care Accessibility : The health clinic, maternity ward and hospital are about 4km away.
Regional Challenges : The issues facing this community are problems related to sanitization, soil erosion and water scarcity.
Recent Community Initiatives: The community has initiated mangrove planting projects to reduce the impact of both salinization and erosion.
Name of Ecovillage Association: ASPOVRECE
Ecovillage President: Mame Diégane
Adresse: Tél.: 77 411 43 73
Autre contact : Bineta Basse 77 656 76 23
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