Ndiagne Boumi

Ground Break, July 2025
Completion, September 2025

We’re excited to announce that our school in Ndiagne Boumi, Senegal has completed it’s groundbreak and will be providing vital education to 182 students - with buildOn actively working alongside the community to enroll even more children.

Built in solidarity with the people of Ndiagne Boumi, and constructed to last 100 years, this school will serve not only today’s students but generations to come. In Ndiagne Boumi, local residents played a vital role by providing land and essential materials like sand, water, and gravel. A dedicated Project Leadership Committee, made up of six men and six women, was chosen to guide the construction process. These inspiring leaders not only gathered supplies but also coordinated daily volunteer crews to keep the project moving forward. By the time the school was complete, the people of Ndiagne Boumi had invested an incredible 1,152 volunteer workdays, working together to bring their vision to life.

This marks school number 30 in the 100 Schools Project! This project - commenced in honour of Oliver ‘Felix’ Wissenbach - means this milestone holds an even deeper meaning as the build coincided with what would have been Oli’s 30th birthday. This school is a powerful tribute to Oli’s memory, and his spirit will continue to inspire and empower generations to come. 

About NDIAGNE BOUMI, SENEGAL

Senegal is a country celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant music and dance traditions, and colourful textiles. However, it faces significant challenges in education and poverty. The adult literacy rate stands at approximately 51.9%, indicating that nearly half of the adult population is unable to read and write. Poverty remains a pressing issue, with about 36.3% of the population living below the national poverty line as of 2022.

These challenges are even more pronounced in remote rural communities, such as Ndiagne Boumi, where buildOn is actively working. In these areas, illiteracy rates are higher, and educational attainment is lower, especially among marginalised groups. Many residents are subsistence farmers who cultivate crops like beans, millet, and peanuts, and raise livestock. Limited access to quality education perpetuates the cycle of poverty, making our 100 Schools Project and our collaboration with buildOn crucial for empowering these communities and fostering sustainable development.

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