Army Major Michael Poirier's project to Bring Light and Hope to Africa brought smiles to children in the villages of Kassack Sud and Diambo Soubalo in Senegal. Thanks to your generous donations, SoA was able to send 100 each of soccer balls, hygiene kits, beanies, pocket toys like hacky sacks, and school kits. 

In addition, solar powered lanterns are on their way and should arrive soon. With your help, we will keep continue support of projects in Africa and we'll keep you updated. 

In the meantime, please enjoy this update and photos from Major Poirier of the Senagalese children having fun:

Little girl enjoys beanies courtesy of Spirit of America

WHO: Civil Military Support Element (CMSE)-Senegal
WHAT: Humanitarian Assistance Drop
WHERE: Village of Kassack Sud & Village of Diambo Soubalo

WHY:   Intent was to distribute Humanitarian Assistance Supplies to foster an environment of goodwill, cooperation and continued investment in the citizens of Senegal.  At both villages, CMSE Senegal distributed over 30 small children’s toys and soccer balls for the villages’ soccer team.  The distribution will have lasting effects by establishing and/or maintaining the citizens’ attitude that the United States is committed to helping the Country of Senegal.  Both villages have a population of about 1,000 citizens and a primary school with about 200 students in each. 
  
ENDSTATE/EFFECTS:
1. Strengthened US – HN relations
2. Built Positive Rapport between the CMSE and the villages
3. Village citizens see the US commitment to their village



                               Major Poirier with kids

Handing out supplies in Africa