The Dakar Women’s Group (DWG) is a registered, non-profit charitable organisation working to improve the well-being of communities in and around Dakar by focusing on social welfare, education, women and children’s health, cultural development, and entrepreneurship.

Dakar Women’s Group is a community of like-minded women located in and around Dakar.

To become a member all you need is to fill out the membership form here and pay the membership fee of 25,000 cfa (via cash, Orange Money) and most importantly be willing to lend your diverse talents, skills, and life experiences.

Fill out the membership form and pay the membership fee of 25,000 cfa (via cash, Orange Money). For more details contact dwgmembership1@gmail.com.

Fill out the membership form and pay the membership fee of 25,000 cfa (via cash, or Orange Money). For more details contact dwgmembership1@gmail.com.

After paying your membership fees, you can request to join our information network on the DWG Marketplace on Facebook. This platform can be used by members only to network or promote their business (only once per month), request information for specific services or products or sell items to other members.

The DWG hosts various events such as neighbourhood coffee mornings, monthly meetings, committee meetings, as well as fun classes which are a great way to make acquaintance of members. Find all our upcoming events on our newsletter and online.

The DWG has 4 major committees that are open to all members to join: Charity Committee ; Art Committee; Environmental Awareness Committee; and the Events Committee.

We are always in need of volunteers for various events, so sign-up for as many activities as you can. Your support is greatly appreciated. Contact us here to sign up dwgmembership1@gmail.com.

Each DWG member is required to fulfil a minimum of 4 volunteer hours per club year. “Volunteers don’t have time, they have the heart”.

Send a completed application form to the Charity Committee for evaluation of your project’s eligibility or contact the dwgcharity@gmail.com.

The DWG selects at least 60 artists to participate in the annual DWG Art Show. If you’re talented artist send an email to the Art Committee at dwgartshow@gmail.com with your full name, description of your artwork and a photo of one of your art pieces.

Send an email to the Events Committee at dwgevents23@gmail.com to receive a vendors contract application for the upcoming event.

The DWG is run by the Executive Committee, a representation of all of the committees within Dakar Women’s Group; Events Committee, Charity Committee, Environment Committee, Arts Committee. All of the executive members are elected by volunteer members, including the President, who is elected yearly.

Collectively, the Executive Committee is a source of drive, enthusiasm and resourcefulness for volunteer members. They have the responsibility of developing policies and procedures for the organization, acknowledge member’s needs and ensure that the overarching mission of DWG is fulfilled.

DWG is always in need of support for the success of various fundraising events throughout the year. These events require a lot of resources as in funds, services and sometimes products.

All sponsorship funds and money raised from DWG’s events directly benefit our chary projects in and around Dakar. To support a fund-raising event or charity, please contact us at dwgexec@gmail.com.