Groupe ASAFIN-IFPT
The creation of ASAFIN-IFPT Group stems from the desire of its founding members to support vocational training territorialization, while at the same time exporting the know-how of the ASAFIN model for the benefit of all young Senegalese.
This center has a strong social vocation and welcomes each year about 1000 young people from all over Senegal with 5 centers, in Dakar the capital, Keur Massar- Rufisque ( a capital’s suburb), and in 3 regions : Kaolack, Mbour and Maleme Hodar
THE ENTREPRENEUR :
ASAFIN was founded in Dakar in 1981 by Mr Alioune Badara Kane, who has several years of proven experience in vocational and technical training.
In 2020, the center was restructured by a group and is now led by Mr. Ngouda Fall Kane, the founder's son.
Mr. Kane, has a degree in economics and a BTS in management accounting. He held several positions within the group before becoming the Manager and Director of the ASAFIN-IFPT Group Center in 2020
PARTNERSHIP WITH I&P :
The ASAFIN Group is supported by I&P as part of the Mastercard Foundation's Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Program (CRRP).
EXPECTED IMPACTS
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Safeguarding: Rehabilitation of buildings, fire safety, installation of infirmary and individual safety equipment for learners
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Digitization: Installation of a computer room
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Employability: TA to improve career services, strengthen soft skills and a seed fund for self-entrepreneurship