What Enda Graf Sahel does

Enda Graf Sahel (also referenced as Enda Sahel et Afrique de l'Ouest) is a Senegalese non-profit NGO headquartered in Dakar, founded in 1975 and operating as an independent member of the international NGO confederation Enda tiers-monde. The organization advances action research, capacity building, and policy support across four interrelated domains — climate and resources, livelihoods, food systems, and democratic governance — using a distinctive Recherche Action Formative (action-research) methodology that works directly with communities to surface local solutions. It is governed by its own board, with Emmanuel Seyni NDIONE serving as President, and operates with a headcount of 11–50 staff.

The organization delivers its work through seven named programs rather than commercial products. These are: the FIT Initiative (Formation Insertion Travail) for youth employment and training in Sédhiou, Ziguinchor, and Diourbel; TerangaSkills, a national vocational skills competition tied to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games; Hub-IIT, a technical support hub for micro, small, and medium agro-food enterprises (MPMEA) in Dakar, Thiès, and Ziguinchor; Tekki Sa Gox ("Succeed at Home") for economic and social reintegration of returning migrants; BOKK-NAA, an urban youth employability program in Dakar's Parcelles Assainies, Cambérène, and Grand-Yoff; FEDIAAC, a women-focused food security project supporting 680 market gardeners, processors, and restaurateurs plus 120 youth entrepreneurs; and OSCAR, a social protection advocacy program. The only disclosed proprietary technology asset is the FIT M&E Digital Platform, built on the third-party Kobo Toolbox open-source framework for monitoring and evaluation data collection.

As a non-profit, Enda Graf Sahel does not operate a commercial pricing model. It is funded through project-based grants and international development partnerships, with named institutional donors including LuxDev, the European Union, and AFD. The organization distributes its services via direct community implementation rather than commercial channels, partnering with municipal authorities, government services, and local civil society organizations. Geographic reach is concentrated in Senegal, with West Africa referenced as the broader operating footprint. Quantitative outcomes to date include more than 1,000 Hub-IIT site visits and support to over 320 production units with nearly 150 member enterprises.

Name

Enda Graf Sahel

Legal name

Enda Graf Sahel

Website

https://endagrafsahel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Enda Graf Sahel is a Senegalese non-profit NGO and member of the Enda tiers-monde international network, delivering action research, capacity building, and policy support across youth employment, food security, migration, agro-food enterprise development, and social protection advocacy in Senegal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development NGO Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH), Immigrant & Refugee Workforce Integration Programs (EDAAAOAJ), Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

Keywords

• Action research NGO
• Capacity building services
• Youth employment programs
• Food security projects
• Civil society development

Headquarters

HQ city

Dakar

HQ country

Senegal

HQ region

Africa

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Enda Graf Sahel is a Senegalese non-profit NGO that delivers development programs through action research and capacity building. Its core work covers youth vocational training and employment insertion (FIT Initiative, Teranga Skills, BOKK-NAA), technical support and advisory services for micro, small and medium agro-food enterprises (Hub-IIT), food security and women's empowerment in agro-food value chains (FEDIAAC), support for economic and social reintegration of migrants (Tekki Sa Gox), and civil society advocacy for inclusive social protection policies (OSCAR).

Product overview

Enda Graf Sahel is a Senegalese NGO and member of the Enda tiers-monde international network, operating as a development organization rather than a technology product company. The organization delivers social programs focused on youth employment (FIT Initiative, Teranga Skills, BOKK-NAA), food security (FEDIAAC), migration support (Tekki Sa Gox), and technical support for agri-food enterprises (Hub-IIT). These programs use participatory approaches including action research, coaching, and skills competitions. No commercial software products or technology platforms are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teranga Skills A national skills competition for trades and professions, preparing Senegalese youth for the 2026 Youth Olympics (JOJ) through vocational training and competition. The program mobilizes youth across multiple regions of Senegal in preparation for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
• FIT Initiative (Formation Insertion Travail) A comprehensive youth employment and training program supporting young people in Sédhiou, Ziguinchor, and Diourbel regions to access decent and sustainable employment in sectors including forestry, digital, creative industries, construction, and agri-food. Includes an internal M&E digital platform built on Kobo Toolbox for tracking indicators and project outcomes across multiple regions.
• Hub-IIT (Hub Intégrer l'Information Technologique) A technical support hub for micro, small and medium agro-food enterprises (MPMEA) in Dakar, Thiès, and Ziguinchor regions, providing technology information, training, and advisory services to improve product quality and market access. Includes support for regulatory compliance (FRA authorization), equipment selection, and process optimization. Has conducted over 1,000 site visits and supported more than 320 production units, with nearly 150 enterprises as members.
• Tekki Sa Gox ('Succeed at Home') Project supporting economic and social reintegration of returning migrants and potential migrants in four zones of Senegal (Dakar, Niayes, Louga, Saloum Islands) through training, financing, and local development support.
• BOKK-NAA Urban youth employment project ('BOKK-NAA' means 'I commit' in Wolof) adapting the VIVES methodology to improve employability of young people, especially women, in Dakar's Parcelles Assainies, Cambérène, and Grand-Yoff areas.
• FEDIAAC (Femmes engagées pour le développement inclusif et l'autonomie alimentaire) Women-focused food security project supporting 680 market gardeners, processors, and restaurateurs plus 120 youth entrepreneurs to strengthen local food systems and women's participation in local governance.
• OSCAR Social protection advocacy program strengthening civil society organizations' capacity to influence inclusive and gender-sensitive social protection policies in Senegal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hub-IIT has conducted over 1,000 site visits and supported more than 320 production units, with nearly 150 enterprises as members
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Oxfam Senegal: Major international NGO working on inequality, food security, and women's economic empowerment in Senegal — overlapping thematic mandate with Enda Graf Sahel.
• CARE International: Major international NGO with Senegal presence focused on women's economic empowerment, food security, and youth — overlaps with FEDIAAC and broader Enda Graf Sahel programming.
• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian and development organization with West African programs in youth employment, food security, and migration — overlapping with Enda Graf Sahel's Tekki Sa Gox migration work and youth employment.
• SNV Netherlands Development Organisation: Large Dutch development organization active across West Africa in agri-food value chains, youth employment, and SME support — comparable to Enda Graf Sahel's Hub-IIT and FIT programs but at much larger scale.
• Hivos: Dutch development organization supporting civic participation, food security, and women's empowerment across West Africa — comparable governance and food security focus.

Direct peers

• World Vision Senegal: International NGO with active Senegal country program covering child welfare, youth, and livelihoods — overlaps with Enda Graf Sahel's rural livelihoods and youth mandate.
• Tostan: Senegalese-based community empowerment NGO operating across West Africa on education, health, and economic empowerment — directly comparable thematic scope and Senegal-based field operations to Enda Graf Sahel.
• ActionAid Senegal: International federation with active Senegal operations focused on women's rights, youth empowerment, and governance — overlaps directly with Enda Graf Sahel's women/youth/governance programs.
• Plan International Senegal: Operating in Senegal with strong focus on youth skills, gender equality, and economic empowerment — closely comparable to Enda Graf Sahel's FIT Initiative and women's economic empowerment work.
• ENDA Santé: Sister organization within the Enda tiers-monde network, also Senegal-based, focused on health and community development — comparable NGO structure, donor base, and operational geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/uPT0zLHIciI
• Xx.com/endagrafsahel
• Facebookfacebook.com/grafsahel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enda-graf-sahel

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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