The Senefablab association, in partnership with the Orange Foundation, officially launched its program this Saturday entitled “Njariñu Fablab ci ndaw ñi” (the benefits of Fablabs for youth). This ambitious project aims to train 130 young people from the municipalities of Sangalkam, Ndiareme Limamoulaye, Grand-Yoff, and Point E, in professions related to digital machines. The objective is to facilitate their professional integration while offering them an incubation space to carry out their projects, thus allowing them to envisage a promising future.
A space for autonomy and innovation
“Senefablab is a digital manufacturing space dedicated to the popularization of technologies. We support everyone: those in school, those not in school, students, to enable them to acquire a profession and become independent. We also support young project leaders by offering them an incubation space to realize their ideas,” explained Modou Ngom, founder of Senefablab.
He added that the “Njariñu Fablab ci ndaw ñi” program, supported by the Orange Foundation, covers various areas such as: digital embroidery, digital printing, digital milling machine, laser cutting, digital education, and soft skills (non-technical skills).
“These innovative professions make it possible to develop precise and rapid skills using numerically controlled machines. For example, we train seamstresses to use these technologies to improve their precision and productivity,” said Mr. Ngom.
An inclusive space for all
Senefablab stands out for its inclusive nature. “Here, everyone has their place: peanut sellers, engineers, researchers, and even people with disabilities. We create an interconnection between these different profiles, offering everyone an opportunity to learn and contribute,” he stressed.
As part of REFAO (Francophone Network of West African FabLabs), Senefablab also works outside Senegalese borders, with particular attention to populations in remote areas, in order to give them access to these training courses.
A project supported by committed partners
Basile Niane, Managing Director of Socialnetlink and partner of Senefablab, also welcomed the initiative. “This project not only aims to train young people, but also to support them in their projects. I am convinced that digital technology is an essential key to development. With the efforts of the government and initiatives like this, I hope this will inspire other young people to train and seize these opportunities,” he said.
This inclusive project supported by the Orange Foundation aims to strengthen the digital skills of young people, particularly young women and people with disabilities. It also promotes their professional integration through adapted technical and technological training. The program simultaneously contributes to the economic and social development of local communities.
In collaboration with associations, social centers and educational establishments, Senefablab offers training in six specific areas and plans to intervene in several municipalities, including Sangalkam, Ndiareme Limamoulaye and Grand-Yoff.
