we are Penku jant
– Lever du soleil
Penku Jant is committed to supporting single mothers, their children, and young women in Casamance, Senegal.
We provide safe daily care structures, enable education, employment, and self-determination, and promote sustainable projects such as gardening, animal husbandry, education, and nutrition.
Our goal is a future in which local communities strengthen their own resources—together, respectfully, and without dependencies.
Vision und Ziel
Penku Jant is dedicated to supporting single mothers, their children, and young women in Casamance, Senegal.
We provide safe daily care, foster education and employment opportunities, and promote self-determination. Our sustainable projects include gardening, animal husbandry, education, and nutrition.
Our vision is a future where local communities strengthen their own resources—together, respectfully, and independently
Current Highlights:
Our focus is currently on intensive concept development, creating the financial plan, and reaching out to supporters and donors. In parallel, we are planning the expansion of our team, including outsourcing website design to secure professional support for our digital presence. This lays the foundation for the successful implementation of Penku Jant.
Team Trip – The Entire Team on Site in Casamance
In December 2025 and January 2026, our full team will travel to Casamance to visit potential plots, film, and photograph locations. The goal is to find a suitable property that is easily accessible for the women we support. At the same time, initial negotiations will begin to secure the project site.
Fundraising – Raising Awareness and Securing Support
Alongside these preparations, we will invite initial supporters and donors to learn more about the project and consider financial contributions. With a detailed funding dossier, we aim to engage people who want to support Penku Jant from the very beginning.
Construction Preparation – Planning for 2026
Between January and March 2026, the construction plan will be developed. Based on this plan, the first building measures will begin in March/April 2026. This ensures that the project is built step by step and remains sustainable in the long term.
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
Interships 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 indepedence 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 interships, 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, theseproducts 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.