June 6, 2026

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Dakar’s empowering waves: surfing helps girls return to school in Senegal

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Dakar’s empowering waves: surfing helps girls return to school in Senegal

In Dakar, Senegal, the impactful Black Girls Surf association is making significant strides, enabling young women who have left formal education to re-engage with schooling through the transformative experience of learning to surf.