Cécile Mendy graduated from Gaston Berger University (Senegal) in the heritage department. She worked as an exhibition assistant in several cultural institutions, notably the Théodore Monod Museum of IFAN (Institut Fondamental d’Afrique Noire) in Dakar, where she was responsible for the management of its collections. She also participated in setting up the permanent exhibition of the museum. Furthermore, she is a drafting member of the Youth Declaration on the involvement of local communities in the conservation and enhancement of UNESCO World Heritage at the 38th summit of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) in Doha, Qatar.
A large circular hole that is dug deep into the earth until it reaches the groundwater. This well is used in several localities in Senegal. Its water ...
The baobab is a symbolic tree in Senegal. It is the emblem of the nation and symbolizes its strength and resilience, which nothing can shake. It is al...
A traditional wooden pirogue used for fishing and as a means of transport on the islands of Senegal. It also symbolizes the unity of the Senegalese na...
This jar-shaped pottery container is used in practically every home in Senegal. It keeps drinking water fresh. This practice is disappearing progressi...
A pottery container used to incense the different rooms of the house with a product called thiouraye. It is made from the bark of well-dried plants so...