BACKGROUND
Back to the Roots is an initiative promoted by the Saint-Lousien musicians Birane Amar Wane known as One Pac. In collaboration with the Senegalese Association ‘Men Na Neek’ he wishes to participate in the cultural, social, touristic and cultural development of his city.
“Back to the Roots” is an exchange platform between Saint-Louis and the rest of the world on three topics: Culture, Migrations and Environment.
INTERNATIONAL WEEK
Nowadays many young senegalese think that the only solution for a better future is to leave their country risking their life along the routes of illegal migration.
Back to the Roots was established to address this issue by offering young people local opportunities in the cultural, economic, social and environmental fields. It encourages people from Saint-Louis living all over the world to come back and invest in their own city.
It’s an international week involving artists, activists, solidarity people from different European countries in order to strengthen exchanges, partnerships and alliances.
THE JOURNEY
Back to the Roots is at the same time a solidarity trip dedicated to activists and solidarity people from Europe and beyond.
The international participants will actively contribute to the migration conference and will meet local associations to start new projects and cooperation. At the same time they will have the opportunity to discover the city and the culture of Saint Louise guided by local young people.
Back to the Roots 2024
Take part in this great cultural exchange by traveling to Senegal.
