Hello,
we are
Penku jant

– Lever du soleil

We provide protection, education, and future prospects for children, mothers, and young women in Senegal.

Our mission:

Penku jant – lever du soleil empowers children of single mothers, single mothers, and young women in Senegal.

We create safe spaces, provide education and vocational training, ensure food security and healthcare, and support income generation.


 By using local resources and working hand-in-hand with the community—without White Saviorism—we foster participation, self-determination, and sustainable development

About us

Annina Lüdi
Founder, president

Mirjam Bischofberger
Vice president

Ibrahima Sousso
Treasurer, Finance, Infrastructure

Part of our team has lived and worked in Senegal for several years, gaining firsthand experience of the challenges faced by single mothers, and young women. These experiences inspire, drive, and motivate us to develop and implement sustainable projects. In this way, we connect our work in Switzerland with direct support in Senegal.

Our Services

Internships for
women

Young women and single mothers often face challenges entering the job market or continuing education. Our program offers targeted support to build skills, gain experience, and improve career prospects in a supportive environment that fosters independence and long-term success.

Daily structure for
children

Our day center supports employed single mothers by offering their children a safe, nurturing environment. The children are cared for by young women completing internships, who gain experience while supporting the children’s development. This reliable childcare helps mothers balance work and family life.

Supporting Women through Food Cultivation & Sales

The food cultivated by the women is carefully harvested and sold. Additionally, these products are used to prepare meals for the children and women, which are also offered for sale in our shop, ensuring sustainable use of the produce.

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