HealthierSenegal – FOHSEN is a volunteer nonprofit committed to improving health outcomes in rural Senegalese communities through the provision of medical and educational activities

Training the next 10,000 Digitally-Empowered Health Workers by 2028

FOHSEN believes that access to healthcare is a right, not a privilege, regardless of where you live.

OUR IMPACT

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Patients since 2019

Communities Served

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Trained CHWs/Badienes

Within the first quarter of 2026 :

Home visits

Prenatal visits
completed

Health posts
supported

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Children with an available vaccination record

Our Approach to Transforming Community Health

In rural Senegal, the distance between a family and a health post can cost a life. That's why we built ProCCM — a proactive care model where certified, digitally equipped community health workers go door-to-door, detecting illness before it becomes a crisis. With real-time supervision and digital tools, we've turned the last mile into the first line of defense.

The barriers our CHWs are trained to dismantle

In Senegal, community health workers are the backbone of primary healthcare — yet most operate as unpaid volunteers, with little institutional recognition and limited equipment. In Africa, only 14% of them receive a salary. Poor recognition, limited career development opportunities, and equipment shortages push many to abandon the field entirely. At FOHSEN, we believe CHWs deserve better. Through our ProCCM program, we train, equip, remunerate and support CHWs through full accreditation by the Senegalese Ministry of Health — so they can become the bridge families need to overcome the barriers that stand between them and care.

Systemic Issue

In the quiet, rural heart of Senegal, a crisis is unfolding. While the nation’s health improves to 237 per 100,000 births, mothers in regions like Kaffrine still face a maternal mortality rate nearly three times the national average, reaching as high as 700 deaths per 100,000 births. This isn't just a statistic; it’s a reflection of the ache and miles between a mother and the care she needs.

The FOHSEN DNA

Our Financial and Technical Partners

With FOHSEN’s support, I can now see patients every day. It’s making a real difference in our community.

Arame, Community Aunty

Ever since Awa started working as a community health worker, we have seen such a difference in our village. She comes by to check on my pregnancy regularly, and it makes me feel much safer knowing she is here.

Mariama, Pregnant Mom

My wife and I were really worried about the health of our newborn until Moussa, our local CHW, showed us how to care for him. He made sure we had everything we needed, even when the clinic was far.

Abdoulaye

Join Our Community

Join our vibrant community committed to making a real difference. By signing up, you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, receive updates on our impactful projects, and gain access to exclusive events and volunteer opportunities. Together, we can transform lives and create lasting change in the communities we serve. Let’s empower each other and build a future where healthcare is accessible to all.

Sign Up Today — and start making a difference with us!

Be Part of the Movement

Give your time and transform lives in communities that need it most by becoming a volunteer with us. Your skills and dedication can drive significant change and contribute directly to our mission of improving access to healthcare in Senegal.

Commit to continuous support by making a recurring monthly donation and stand with us in our ongoing fight for accessible healthcare. Your commitment ensures we can keep our programs strong and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.

Make a lasting impact by joining the FOHSEN pledge to construct a maternity clinic in the village of Nganda. Every contribution brings us closer to a future where every mother and child has access to life-saving healthcare.

Get Involved: Upcoming Health Awareness Events

Experience Health Awareness and Community Collaboration

The Nganda Fair

Event

Nganda Health Fair

Date

February 15 2025

Location

Momar Natou School and Poste de Sante

Activities

Health screenings, educational workshops, healthcare demonstrations

Focus

Maternal and Child Health

Goal

Strengthen community ties, enhance health knowledge

The Birkelane Fair

Event

Birkelane Health Fair

Date

To Be Determined

Location

To Be Determined

Activities

Health screenings, educational sessions, healthcare practices demos

Focus

Maternal and child health

Goal

Empower residents with essential health knowledge

The Maleme Hodar Fair

Event

Maleme Hodar Health Fair

Date

To Be Determined

Location

To Be Determined

Activities

Health screenings, workshops, demonstrations

Focus

Strengthening maternal and child health services

Goal

Equip the community to tackle health challenges

Training the next 10,000 Digitally-Empowered Health Workers by 2028

OUR IMPACT

Patients since 2019

Communities Served

Trained CHWs/Badienes

Within the first quarter of 2026 :

Home visits

Prenatal visits
completed

Health posts
supported

Children with an available vaccination record

Our Approach to Transforming Community Health

The barriers our CHWs are trained to dismantle

Systemic Issue

The FOHSEN DNA

Localized Recruitment (trust first)

Comprehensive Training (then we equip them)

Accessible Services (then they deliver)

Sustainable Support (and we make it last)

Join Our Community

Sign Up Today — and start making a difference with us!

Be Part of the Movement

Get Involved: Upcoming Health Awareness Events