Senegal's first elite girls' boarding school challenges patriarchal norms
Summary
Senegal has opened its first elite boarding school for girls on Goree Island near Dakar. The school, fully paid for by the government, encourages girls to question traditional roles and has a 100% graduation rate.Key Facts
- The school is called the Mariama Ba School of Excellence.
- It is located on Goree Island off the coast of Dakar, Senegal.
- The school admits 35 students each year.
- Tuition and boarding costs are completely funded by the Senegalese government.
- The school aims to challenge traditional expectations for girls in Senegal, a mostly Muslim country.
- All students who enroll complete their education (100% completion rate).
- The school promotes female empowerment and education in a society with strong patriarchal norms.
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