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ESC: Humanitarian Food Security and Livelihood - Senegal

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Senegal European Voluntary Service Social work European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Humanitarian Food Security and Livelihood - Senegal

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Shape the future for a better tomorrows! We're a SME that we work on AI, AR, VR, XR, NFTs, Metaverse and IoT.
The Eurasia Institute Research and Development Association is the private research arm of the Eurasia Innovative Society Association (E10264947), a non-governmental organization established in 2021.Eurasia is a SME. Our association focuses on the Digital, Green and SMART development of society, particularly through supporting the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and Continuous Professional Activities (CPAs) of 5000 teachers, 20,000 young people who are at formal education, 30 vocational schools, and 200 local schools from pre- primary to secondary level.
We are accredited by the Turkish national authority and an official partner of the Turkey Ministry of National Education for conducting training activities. We have established a broad partnership network that ensures the delivery of high-quality services, including high-level technology training, innovation consulting, research, technology transfer, and the development and management of funded projects. As a qualified reference point in the management of individual and organizational growth processes, our association specializes in providing design support for participation in national and European training and research activities. We are recognized both domestically and internationally for our professional dedication and leadership in promoting resilient and strong Digital and Green environmental awareness through the use and adaptation of immersive technology such as VR, AR, XR, VF, and AI. These technologies are an integral part of our CPD and CPA programs for the 21st century, and we offer them to entire school communities. Our association has a strong management and technical team that employs 10 engineers: 2 Artificial Intelligence experts, 2 Metaverse expert, 3 STEM expert, 1 Web-3.00 Designer and 2 Virtual Reality and Augmented reality experts. In addition, these, we employee 10 technical staff that have experience in research, delivering technical workshops, VET training, and language teachers. As a centre of excellence, the association has the capacity to fully engage with young people and their communities.
Our association has the necessary infrastructure and logistics to accommodate medium to large groups at any given time at the Center. Our association also has the necessary equipment to engage in training in language education, STEM, climate change, artificial intelligence literacy, vertical farming in schools, virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and soft skills development.
In addition, the association has a teacher hub that includes 3400 teachers and 2220 volunteers. Our goal is to facilitate the development of a framework that will empower citizens to acquire the 21st century skills and knowledge necessary to promote basic literacy through the establishment of academies and centres of excellence.
The association is addressing several curricular areas, including:
STE(A)M and nature-based solutions education (NBS),
STEM-focused Vertical Farming Education (VFE).
Virtual Reality,
Augmented Reality,
Artificial Intelligence,
NFTs,
Social Inclusion,
Sustainable Development,
Gamification
Civic engagement initiatives.
Promoting the use of novel technologies for 21st century Needs.
Prepare the students for the labour market needs.
Facilitating peer education through the leadership of youth with a green and digital mindset.
Acting and promoting eco-friendly activities to fight against climate change.

💼 What the programme involves

Conduct research, analysis, and project development: collect and analyze data on food security trends, assist in the preparation of research briefs, reports, and presentations on food security issues, and support the development of project proposals and concept notes by doing research, writing, or translating. Support the implementation and monitoring of Spanish donor projects (GENVAL and AECID): provide assistance in implementing food security projects, assist compliance of the project with donor guidelines, write intermediary and final report, and assist in maintaining a network of partners and stakeholders involved in food security. Administrative task: support to the food security department (filing, documentation, record-keeping, etc.). organize and maintain department’s database and information systems. Communication and awareness on ESC Aid Volunteers Initiative.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation, travel costs, visa, pre-deployment medical check + vaccinations (only if mandatory for the country), allowance will be covered. In case of need, a Fewer Opportunities Support will also be covered. A monthly Subsistence Lump Sum will be provided to cover basic needs such as food and personal hygiene items.

🎒 Leisure activities

Training during deployment will also be offered to improve the volunteer’s skills and competences.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Studies: food security, agriculture and agronomy, nutrition, applied statistics, geography, economics, or political science. Languages: Spanish native and proficient French are mandatory. English is an asset. Familiarity with food security concepts, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, etc. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources. Proficient in conducting literature reviews, summarizing information, and synthesizing research findings. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and briefs. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail.
Deadline: No application deadline

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
  • Training before and after the project
  • Health insurance during your project
  • round-trip travel reimbursement
  • accommodation and food
  • pocket money
  • language course
  • Return Week-end
  • Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

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📅 Available sessions

SN38752

01/09/2024 → 31/08/2025

Closed
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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Dakar, Senegal

Senegal

🌍 Location info

Local currency

West African CFA Franc (XOF / CFA)

Exchange rate

1 XOF = 0.001531 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Greenwich Mean Time

Local time: 21:31 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French Wolof