Karibu Residence: a sanctuary of well-being for activists in distress in the heart of Téranga
The Karibu Residence is an initiative of the Senegalese civil society movement Y en a Marre. The name Karibu, which means “welcome” in Swahili, the most widely spoken language in Africa, captures the philosophy of this program, which is steeped in the tradition of Senegalese hospitality. It is intended to be a place of refuge and respite for activists in distress. But much more than a place of shelter, it is a holistic, integrated program designed to make exile not a graveyard of the convictions and ambitions of exilées, but a springboard to recharge their batteries, reinvent themselves, and continue to pursue their ideals—even far from home.[…]
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