Charity Committee
grants
Supporting local organisations, one project at a time.
The Grants team manages every franc our events raise. We run the annual call for applications, review each one against published criteria, visit the shortlisted projects in person, and follow up on how the money was spent.
We fund small, local, practical projects, namely the kind that larger donors overlook.
COMMITTEE - WHAT WE DO
14
PROJECTS FUNDED IN 2025
100%
OF FUNDS TO LOCAL PROJECTS
15M cfa
DONATED IN 2025
eVERY
PROJECT VISITED IN PERSON
Over the last seven years, the Dakar Women’s Group has provided over 150 million FCFA to local charitable projects. Over 15M FCFA were donated in 2025 – 2026.
As a non-profit, all funds raised through membership and various DWG social and fundraising events, such as the Christmas Bazaar, the Spring Bazaar, and the DWG Art Show, directly go to our charity projects.
The DWG’s Charity Committee is composed of dedicated members who are enthusiastic and keen to be part of the mission of improving the lives of local communities.
WHAT WE fund
Applications are assessed against DWG's areas of focus. A project does not need to tick every box, but it must sit clearly within one.
SOCIAL WELFARE
WOMEN HEALTH
ENVIRONMENT
EDUCATION
CHILDREN’S HEALTH
Applications for funding for the 2025-2026 year have now CLOSED. Please check our website and social media pages again in September 2026 for information on 2026-2027 applications.
Past Projects (2022 - 2023)
Cheque Giving Ceremony 2023
LISCA Breast Cancer Event 2022
In order to join the Charity Committee, you need to be a paid member of the DWG.
For additional information on the Charity Committee please contact dwgcharity@gmail.com