Sokhna Yacine Diop, president of the women of Acis-Touba and the central figure of the event, opened the debates by welcoming the commitment of Fallou Galass Khouma, president of the association, while insisting on the urgency for women to “benefit from funding to better economically go”. A message relayed with force by Astou Guèye, spokesperson for the traders, who said: “The woman must no longer accept to live inactive and to be enough of what is given to her. There is no longer any question of reaching out. »»
These statements have resonated as a call to break financial dependencies and to enhance the role of women in local economic development. Participants unanimously called for simplified access to public and private financing mechanisms, highlighting the administrative and cultural obstacles they face.
During her intervention, Sokhna Yacine Diop launched a direct appeal to the state authorities so that they “facilitate funding” intended for projects carried by women. It also invoked the support of the Directorate of the Rural Economy (DER), hoping for increased collaboration to structure technical and financial support programs.
The presence of influential personalities, both religious and political, has given the event a strong symbolic significance, in a city like Touba where the socio-economic fabric is deeply linked to spiritual values. The exchanges highlighted the determination of women to reconcile traditions and modernity, by making entrepreneurship a lever of autonomy.
