250 Years of Friendship: A Brief History of French-American Philanthropy
As we approach the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, and of the special friendship between our two nations, we reflect on
Dunes Aventures is dedicated to bringing assistance to deprived children in Africa. Their actions are aimed at the education of deprived children; not only poor children and orphans, but also the disabled and the women living in barely-survival conditions.
Education is the key to reducing inequalities and reaching gender equality: Dunes Aventures builds and renovates schools, to facilitate the teaching and improve the working conditions of the school children.
Health requires access to water and adapted food: Dunes Aventures builds toilets and canteens in the schools that they help. They also finance meals, create vegetable gardens and hen houses.
Access to correct medical treatment is essential for deprived populations: Dunes Aventures takes action in dispensaries, maternity hospitals, orphanages and health huts.
All the actions carried out in the field are monitored by the members of Dunes Aventures. The materials, labor force and know-how are all local.
With their contributions, U.S. donors can support Dunes Aventures initiatives aimed at improving the education and health of underprivileged children in Senegal and Morocco.
As we approach the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, and of the special friendship between our two nations, we reflect on
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