Yaakaar Women’s Group

Yaakaar Women’s Group Our Mission: to empower women through education and microeconomic projects. See our website for more information on our current projects and fundraising events.

The word "Yaakaar" means hope in Senegal's Wolof language, which we believe can be offered through empowerment and education. Working directly with our partners at PAFPEC* in M'bour, Senegal, our group, Yaakaar Women Helping Women, was founded in August 2008. With the help from our local community, we have been working for over 10 years to fund projects that help to meet the needs of Senegalese communities, identified by our PAFPEC teammates, Édouard and Mathilde.

12/04/2025

Getting our annual Christmas centrepieces ready! ✨
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On prépare nos centres de table annuels! ✨

T-3!  Do you have your tickets yet?  Contact us to now so you don't miss out!-T-3!  Avez-vous vos billets?  Contactez-no...
10/18/2025

T-3! Do you have your tickets yet? Contact us to now so you don't miss out!
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T-3! Avez-vous vos billets? Contactez-nous dès maintenant pour ne pas manquer votre chance!

John B Neighbourhood Pub

Baskets are ready and we can't wait to welcome you!  See you on October 21st!-Les paniers sommes prêts et on a hâte de v...
10/16/2025

Baskets are ready and we can't wait to welcome you! See you on October 21st!
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Les paniers sommes prêts et on a hâte de vous recevoir! Au plaisir de vous voir le 21 octobre!

Getting our baskets ready for the raffle at our Annual Beer & Burger Night -- only 1 more week to go!-On prépare les pan...
10/15/2025

Getting our baskets ready for the raffle at our Annual Beer & Burger Night -- only 1 more week to go!
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On prépare les paniers pour la tombola de la soirée Annual Beer & Burger Night -- il ne reste qu'une semaine!

10/14/2025

Let’s stand up for girls’ rights, education, and equality! 💪👧

On October 11, we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child. This special day shines a light on the unique challenges faced by girls around the world and advocates for their empowerment. By investing in girls today, we help build a brighter, more equitable future for everyone.

10/14/2025

One of the reasons to fund women’s empowerment…

It’s that time of year again! Have you gotten your tickets?-C’est le temps! Avez-vous vos billets?
10/11/2025

It’s that time of year again! Have you gotten your tickets?
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C’est le temps! Avez-vous vos billets?

For 17 years, Yaakaar Women Helping Women has empowered women in Senegal — thanks in large part to our dear friend and p...
10/09/2025

For 17 years, Yaakaar Women Helping Women has empowered women in Senegal — thanks in large part to our dear friend and partner Édouard, who runs the Centre Marie-Correa in Diamaguène.

This spring, his wife Siga was struck by a vehicle and spent months in a coma. She’s now home but needs daily care and rehabilitation — expenses their family must cover alone.

Now it’s our turn to help the man who has helped so many.
Please consider donating or sharing to support Édouard, Siga, and their family on their road to recovery.

Every gift brings Yaakaar — hope. 🩵
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Depuis 17 ans, Yaakaar Women Helping Women œuvre pour l’autonomisation des femmes au Sénégal — grâce notamment à notre cher ami et partenaire Édouard, qui dirige le Centre Marie-Correa à Diamaguène.

Ce printemps, son épouse Siga a été frappée par une automobile et a passé plusieurs mois dans le coma. Elle est maintenant rentrée chez elle, mais a besoin de soins et de rééducation quotidiens — des dépenses que leur famille doit assumer seule.

À notre tour d’aider celui qui a tant aidé les autres.
Merci de considérer un don ou de partager pour soutenir Édouard, Siga et leur famille sur le chemin de la guérison.

Chaque geste apporte Yaakaar — l’espoir. 🩵

La traduction française suit. 'Yaakaar' means hope in Wolof. For 17 years, Yaakaar Women H… Yaakaar Women needs your support for Hope for Édouard and Siga

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Coquitlam, BC

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