WEST AFRICAN CONNECTING SEMINAR

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DELEGATE MAILER

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INTRODUCTION

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Dear Delegates,

It’s time to connect! The West African Connecting Seminar (WACS) will bring

together over one hundred young leaders from 11 different countries of

AIESEC in West Africa to strengthen their collaboration and boost our impact

for sustainable development. The 2015 edition will take place in Senegal!

This booklet provides information about your wonderful host country Senegal,

conference dates & registration and your charming Congress Committee!

INTRODUCTION....................................... 2

ABOUT WACS........................................... 3

HOST COUNTRY....................................... 4

CULTURE.................................................. 5

TOURISM.................................................. 6

REGISTRATION........................................ 7

CONGRESS COMMITTEE....................... 8

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It is a conference for the West AfricanCountries of AIESEC to connect anddevelop solutions to drive sustainabledevelopment in AIESEC as a whole and inWest Africa in particular. After Côte d’Ivoirein 2008, Ghana in 2009, Senegal in 2010,Benin in 2011, Nigeria in 2012, Liberia in2013 and Ghana in 2014, Senegal is proudto host the 8th edition of WACS which willtake place from 14 – 19 October 2015.

During five intensive days of interaction, work, and sharing, over 200 young Leadersfrom more than 11 countries and national and international Partners and will meet todiscuss about relevant issues which will affect our sub-region and propose practicaland applicable solutions .

The West African Connecting Seminarwas born in aspiration of a multinationalcooperation for social and culturalexchange between AIESEC entities inWest Africa.

ABOUT W A CS

HOST COUNTRY

FOOD

Thiebou Diene Yassa Poulet Mafe Poulet Natural Juice

REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL

President: Macky SALL (2012)

Capital: Dakar

Area: 196.190 km2

Population: 14.1 million

Currency: CFA Franc

Calling Code: +221

Official language: French

National motto:

One People, One Goal, One Faith

Senegal is known to be Teranga Land. Senegalese people are hospitable andwelcoming. In Senegal, we have a lot ofethnic groups, religions and communities. Butpeople live in peace.

The Senegalese main dish is “Thiebou Diene” (rice and fish). There are also otherplates like “Mafé”. In Senegal, we usually eat with the whole family from the same plate,that makes the food more enjoyable. The “Bissap“ juice is very popular in Senegal.

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CULTURESenegalese culture is characterizedparticularly by his liking for the traditionalsports, music, dance, clothing, theingenious and creative art and craftwork,and the convivial moments during mealsand feasts.

In Senegal, the most important traditionalsport is wrestling. It is a fight between twomen and the one who is down first loses.

The sabaar is the main music instrument of Senegal. The most common music is mbalax.There is a show called false lion. In fact, the false lion are real men who dress up as a lion.

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TOURISM

The beautiful island of Gorée lies off thecoast of Dakar. It is an important landmarkfor humanity with it’s history as largestslave-trading center.

Saint-Louis in the north of the country hasmany landmarks like the Faidherbe bridge.

The pink lake is one of the most populartourist destinations for visitors of the capitalDakar.

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REGISTRATION

ABOUT FEESFees: 50.000 Fcfa ($100)

Damage Fees: 5.000 Fcfa ($10)Last Registration Fees: 5.000 Fcfa (third round)

REGISTER HERE !

Deadline: 20th September 2015Transactions are not in dollars but in FCFA.

http://bit.ly/1LPhA03

Conference Date

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CONGRESS COMMITTEEKhady NDIAYE

Congress Committee President

Christ ABAMECCVP Finance

Dorice AYEMENECCVP External Relations

Moustapha SALLCCVP Information Management

Raïssa NGUESSANCCVP Delegate Servicing

Samuel JOSEPHCCVP Logistic

Mamy DIENGCCVP Special Events

Abdouroihim MOUSSATeamster External Relations

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CONTACT USwacs senegal 2015

wacs2015.senegal@gmail.com+221 772 529 682 | +221 776 939 674

Hope to seeyou soon!

in SENEGAL