Introducing Bridge Kids Builds℠ – Bridge Kids International's New Economic Development and Environmental Program!
Bridge Kids International Launches Its Bridge Kids International is proud to announce its first Bridge Kids Builds project – a pilot house in the community of Diougoup, in the Saint-Louis region of Senegal. The pilot house will serve as the African headquarters of Bridge Kids International and will be part of our first Sustainable Community Complex. The complexes will be designed to improve the quality of life for local residents, promote economic and environmental sustainability, and support youth employment and entrepreneurship. The building project will contribute to the long term economic health of Saint-Louis by providing environmentally sustainable housing and community facilities, bringing services to improve the quality of life in Saint-Louis, and employing young people in the area. Additionally, the project will provide a source of income for Bridge Kids International, enabling the organization to rely on its own resources to support its programs. By utilizing “green building” strategies, the project will also show how innovative environmentally friendly construction can be successful in Saint-Louis, paving the way for similar projects in the region. Get Involved in the Bridge Kids Builds Excitement!
Support sustainable green communities and help create jobs for young people in Africa Your $1 donation buys 2 mud bricks Give 50 Bucks for Bricks and we'll display your name on a brick in the community!
It's Official! Bridge Kids International and Université Gaston Berger Sign Partnership Agreement The two entities have agreed to partner on activities that promote youth and community development, especially in the areas of economic development, education, the environment, girls' rights and health. Our first joint effort will be a Bridge Kids Builds project creating “green” graduate student housing, particularly for those with families and international students. A unique green space will be designed to celebrate the natural beauty of Saint-Louis, attracting local residents and tourists to enjoy the campus environment. Stay tuned for more exciting news from Bridge Kids and UGB! Bridge Kids Celebrates the Day of the African Child Recent Events July 22 - 3 August 3, 2010 Click here for full report. Bridge Kids International Camp 2010 Photo Album Louisville Bridge Kids Meet with former Vice President of Ghana! (Click on picture to view larger image)
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Bridge Kids Builds, a social enterprise program of Bridge Kids International, engages young people of Africa and the African Diaspora in economic development and environmental protection through the use of innovative and sustainable construction. 
In July 2011, Bridge Kids International and Université Gaston Berger (UGB) in Saint-Louis, Senegal signed a formal Memorandum of Agreement. Founded in 1990, UGB is the second largest public university in Senegal and prides itself on its quality of education, the selectivity of its students, and its commitment to innovation. Rector Pr. Mary Teuw Niane and Pr. Omar Sougou from UGB and Stacy Bailey-Ndiaye, Nafi Diagne Ba, Bamba Ndiaye and Moussa Seck from Bridge Kids worked together to facilitate the agreement. UGB faculty and staff have been major supporters of Bridge Kids. The BK Senegal Group is housed at UGB and the university hosted the 2010 Bridge Kids International Camp. Members of the UGB community have provided leadership, guidance and financial support to Bridge Kids and it is fitting that we have formalized our relationship. 
On June 16, 2011, Bridge Kids returned to our roots and celebrated The Day of the African Child. Partnering with Plan Saint-Louis, Bridge Kids joined with community organizations, NGOs, government officials and young people in Saint-Louis, Senegal, to highlight the plight of street children. Bridge Kids was well represented by board members Stacy Bailey-Ndiaye, Nafi Diagne Ba, and Bamba Ndiaye , members of BK Senegal and BK Louisville, USA and children from BK Senegal's “English Teaching Program” and ” Jappalè Ndongo Daara.” Bridge Kids Senegal's project, “Jappalè Ndongo Daara” provides an academic education to “talibes” who too often beg in the streets while they are getting their religious education. Nafi and Bamba spoke on behalf of BK and the celebration proved to be an wonderful opportunity to showcase our organization and the excellent work going on in Senegal. Many thanks to Plan Saint-Louis which has always been a great partner and friend to Bridge Kids. 
Bridge Kids International could not be more pleased to report that the 2010 Bridge Kids International Camp was successful beyond our wildest imagination! Held in Saint-Louis, Senegal the Camp was hosted by the Bridge Kids Group of Senegal at Université Gaston Berger. With 23 participants from 5 countries, the Camp gave representatives from Bridge Kids Groups the opportunity to meet one another face-to-face, share their hopes, dreams and plans for the Bridge Kids projects in their home communities, and to learn some of the skills and ideas that will help them as leaders today and in the future. 
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