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We welcome people of goodwill who share the same passion to build hope for those in need.
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Community Improvement works
Here, in the city of Thies, SENEGAL
“What can you do for your neighborhood?”
Every year on the brink of the rainy season in June, young people in the neighborhood take the helm. They organize, clean, and remove the dirt and sand from the streets. This helps keep the neighborhood clean and safe as it prevents the city main sewer lines from clogging, eliminating the risks of flood and water damage from the rain. See below.
Youth Sports Activities
Turning a hobby into something more productive on and off the court. We empower young people through organized activities that promote physical and mental development. It makes all the difference. Here in the city of Thies, basketball and soccer practice sessions, in preparation for weekend tournaments followed with inspiration lectures.
Caring for the Environment
See volunteers at work. Young people planting trees to preserve the environment and maintain livable neighborhoods that are inviting for the youth to develop socially, emotionally, and physically.
Planting trees along the streets
Thies, Senegal
Protecting trees from predators like goats etc.….
A FEED-THE-NEED event - March 2021, in Senegal.
M.Y. International launched a Grand Opening in the city of Thies. A food distribution event was organized following an All-Star rivalry soccer tournament in the neighborhood. More than 500 meals were distributed.
Team Senegal Event Organizers
M.Y. International vice-president Mrs. Raby S. (in the middle, with blue mask).
One-Off Social Action
M.Y. International answers the call as see fit. Here in Thies, Senegal, taking care of the circumcision of 3 boys at the request of a couple needy families.
The circumcised and their guide
Ritual lecture and prayer
In WASHINGTON
M.Y. International strives to bring hope to the needy
Our current help is through food drives and distribution of nutritious food, clothing, socks, gloves, beanies, blankets to the homeless as needed, and through our cooperation with other nonprofits.
We get engaged in causes that are beneficial to the community.
We offer a few after-school classes for some needy families.
Homeless tents at Pioneer Square, Seattle
Participating in a “Feed-The-Homeless” event during the Covid-19 pandemic (by ICNA)
Pioneer Square
Quick note on Homelessness in King County
Seattle and King County declared homelessness emergencies in 2015. In late 2019, city and county officials announced a unified homelessness authority to oversee new decisions, funding allocations and services.
"Looking ahead, we must continue to strengthen our response to homelessness beyond merely a place to sleep, but also providing the safety, dignity, and supports people need to build permanent pathways out of homelessness," said Dow Constantine, King County Executive. "That work must also ensure that we serve Black, Indigenous and other communities of color who are disproportionately represented in the homeless population."
On Jan. 24, 2020, 11,751 individuals experienced homelessness in Seattle/King County, a 5% increase over the previous year. Additionally, 53% of those people were unsheltered.
About 955 were classified as unaccompanied youth or young adults. 813 people were listed as veterans. Approximately 3,355 people were "chronically homeless," meaning they had been homeless for at least a year, or on four or more occasions in the last three years.
More than 1,200 people reported they fled from domestic violence — more than double the figure recorded in 2019.