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2023 Annual Report
2023 ANNUAL REPORT
OUR MISSION
GEIS, a dedicated non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower students in Senegal by providing essential support in the form of school supplies, healthcare services, job training, and academic resources. With your generous contribution, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of these young individuals, fostering a community of educated, healthy, and skilled individuals.
HISTORY
Exploratory trips to Senegal
Initiated small business support services
Founded GEIS as a nonprofit
Acquired office in Virage, Senegal for providing services
Initiated educational outreach programing at four institutions
LETTER FROM THE
PRESIDENT & CEO
2023
Our Inaugural Year of Operations in Dakar, Senegal
GEIS was founded in 2021 as an educational nonprofit organization in the state of Georgia, USA. The inspiration for GEIS was rooted in the opportunity to provide scientific, educational enrichment opportunities for students of all ages in Dakar, Senegal.
Established Office In Virage, Senegal (Section of Dakar)
After careful consideration of transit routes and commercial districts in Dakar, Senegal, GEIS chose the area of Virage to set up our first office. This location is central to downtown Dakar and access roads to other regions of Dakar where our sponsored schools are located.
Sponsored Schools
GEIS recognized the following schools and local communities for sponsorship:
- Lycée Plan Jaxaay
- Yeumbeul 2
- Zone de recasement college
- Universite Cheikh Anta Diop
Organizational Development
The GEIS staff moved into our new office space in Virage and immediately hired Djibril Thiam as our program manager and school leader. He has his bachelor’s degree in management and will work as the liaison for all of our school leaders and local communities. The sponsored school leaders will also identify support personnel to execute events and coordinate communications with GEIS leadership, donors, and governmental agencies.
Our First
Year
Sponsored School Leaders
Lycée Plan Jaxaay
(High School)
Tasmir Sylla
Support Staff
Yeumbeul 2
(Elementary)
Mamadou Daouda Tall
Support Staff
Zone de recasement college
(Middle School)
Oumar Sall
Support Staff
Universite Cheikh Anta Diop
(University)
Djibril Thiam
Support Staff
| SCHOOL EVENTS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School | Community Food and Water Symposium | Spelling Bee | Math Olympics | Student Read Athon | Apprentice Program Orientation | Health Symposium |
| Lycee Plan Jaxaay | Friday, April 5, 2024 | Friday, May 3, 2024 | Friday, June 7, 2024 | Friday, September 6, 2024 | Friday, October 4, 2024 | Friday, November 1, 2024 |
| Yeumbeul 2 | Friday, April 12, 2024 | Friday, May 10, 2024 | Friday, June 14, 2024 | Friday, September 13, 2024 | Friday, October 11, 2024 | Friday, November 8, 2024 |
| Zone de recasement college | Friday, April 19, 2024 | Friday, May 17, 2024 | Friday, June 21, 2024 | Friday, September 20, 2024 | Friday, October 18, 2024 | Friday, November 15, 2024 |
| Unversite Cheikh Anta Diop | Friday, April 26, 2024 | Friday, May 24, 2024 | Friday, June 28, 2024 | Friday, September 27, 2024 | Friday, October 25, 2024 | Friday, November 22, 2024 |
Universite Cheikh Anta Diop Zone de recasement college Yeumbeul 2 Lycée Plan Jaxaay
4 Schools sponsored
Spelling bee Health symposium Math Olympics
3,500 people served*
*This does not include men, women, and children from the local communities of sponsored schools.
Our First Year
Accomplished
PROGRAMMATIC
PILLARS
Clean Food And Water
Sanitation and Hygiene Programs
Education Programs: Schools often play a crucial role in educating communities about proper hygiene practices, including the importance of clean water, handwashing, and sanitation.
Installation of Sanitation Facilities: Efforts are made to install proper sanitation facilities in schools, including toilets and handwashing stations, to promote a healthy learning environment.
Water Supply Projects
Infrastructure Development: Many initiatives focus on developing water infrastructure such as wells, boreholes, and water treatment plants to provide clean and accessible water sources.
Rainwater Harvesting: Some regions have implemented rainwater harvesting systems to collect and store rainwater for future use, particularly in areas with irregular rainfall patterns.
Educational and Apprenticeship Programs
Partnerships with International Organizations
Skill Development Programs
Medical and Nutritional Advocacy
International Aid and NGOs
Training Healthcare Professionals
With Gratitude
2023 was our inaugural year. Thanks to the generosity and contributions of our global community of supporters, we accomplished our mission!
Our supporters organized meetings, visited schools, worked with government liaisons, and performed many other tasks, which are too numerous to mention, in order to ensure that we succeeded in 2023.
GEIS is deeply grateful to everyone who participated in our fantastic journey!
US BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Maurice Trentel
- Calvin Johnson
SENGEAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Mamadou Drame’
- Djibril Thiam
Note:
GEIS is reviewing additional candidates for positions on the Board of Directors and Officers of The Board, which will be filled in 2024.
SENGEAL STAFF MEMBERS
- Tasmir Sylla
- Mamadou Daouda Tall
- Oumar Sall
- Djibril Thiam
- Maurice Trentel
- Mamadou Drame’
US FINANCIALS
$50,000
Total funds received in 2023 fiscal year
IN 2023, WE DEVELOPED
$2,500 registered organization
$24,000 established office in Dakar
$3,000 sponsored 4 schools
IN 2021, WE INVESTED
$3,500 in organizational development activities
NET ASSETS
Audited financial statements will be available for 2024
PLAN FOR 2024 AND BEYOND
Our Future
GEIS is planning to host over 20 events for our sponsored schools and local communities in 2024. This will be a significant endeavor that will require all hands on deck, from our local staff to Board Directors, for us to succeed. The schools and local communities that we serve are extremely excited to participate in our programs and experience these life-changing events.
