Project description
Senegal is one of the thirty poorest countries in the world. This has many consequences. There are few opportunities to train medical staff, resulting in a massive shortage of doctors. Tropical medicine specialist Tabitha Kieviet worked at a missionary clinic in Senegal until 2026. She trained Senegalese nurses to meet (more of) the local healthcare needs. This enables more people to access medical care.
Why this project?
Senegal is among the 30 poorest countries in the world. This has many implications. There are few opportunities for training medical staff. A nurse in Senegal does not have the kind of training we have in the Netherlands. There are few hospitals and clinics. In many villages and towns in this country, basic medical care is not available. Especially in rural areas, medical needs are high.
Impact
In recent years, significant progress has been made in training and supporting Christian healthcare professionals. Training is being provided across the country on topics including how to bear witness to Christ in a culturally sensitive and professional manner. A nursing school has also been established, which currently has around 40 students. We are grateful to see how the quality of care is improving, particularly in places where there is currently almost no healthcare available. These Christian nurses, dentists, doctors and midwives are often the first people from whom people hear the Good News. Thanks to your support, both physical and spiritual needs are being met in Senegal.
What can we learn?
Training is not as obvious everywhere as it is with us. Investing in training is investing in people's own strengths. So that they can then do it themselves.
