45% of Senegalese schoolgirls miss class during their periods. Yeewi Association and 5 partner organizations publish a groundbreaking advocacy brief calling for 4 emergency measures from the State.
Session theme: Legal reform and access to safe abortion. Yeewi was honored to take part in the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) in Bogotá, Colombia, in […]
Xool Ko ci sa Bopp (in Wolof), meaning “Put yourself in her shoes,” is a flagship project led by Yeewi and partner Senegalese organizations dedicated to advancing legalization and access to […]
The Placard-Making and Menstrual Health Workshops are a unique, participatory initiative created by Yeewi to engage youth and adolescents on menstrual health and rights […]
To mark International Women’s Rights Day, Yeewi was invited to participate in the “Égalité en Lumière” event hosted by the French Embassy in Senegal. A vibrant day […]
Yeewi was thrilled to take part in Kimpavita 2024, a major Pan-African feminist festival celebrating the struggles, wisdom, and creations of African and Afro-descendant women. During […]
This past May 24th, Yeewi Association, together with Weerwi, GIZ, and the Consortium Jeunesse Sénégal, celebrated the 10th anniversary of Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHDay). […]
La Carte Rose Senegal is an innovative initiative co-created by ApiAfrique and Yeewi, driven by the mission to make vital healthcare information accessible to every woman and girl in Senegal. […]
Guiss Mbaax Ci Jaam — meaning “having your period safely and peacefully” in Wolof — is the very first project launched by Yeewi, brought to life through the support of […]
In 2021, Yeewi launched the “Laabal Rewbe” project — meaning “women’s hygiene” in Pulaar — in the Saint-Louis region to dismantle menstrual precariousness in schools and […]
