Migrants in difficult situations
Senegalese people living abroad, particularly in irregular situations, who are considering a voluntary return.
Our Actions on the Ground
Concrete interventions to support, raise awareness, and reintegrate.
Who we support
Who our services are for
UREP supports Senegalese people at different stages of their return journey.
Senegalese people established abroad
Diaspora members who wish to return, rebuild their life project or invest in Senegal.
People who have already returned
Returnees who need social, economic or professional support to achieve sustainable reintegration.
Particular attention to women
UREP works to improve women's access to programmes, resources and reintegration opportunities.
Preventing irregular migration
Awareness Raising
We conduct awareness campaigns in Senegalese communities to inform populations, especially youth, about the risks of irregular migration.
- Workshops in schools and community centers
- Testimonies from returning migrants
- Distribution of educational materials
- Collaboration with local authorities
Awareness Raising
Accompanying the return
Socio-economic Reintegration
We offer comprehensive support to returning migrants to facilitate their social and economic reintegration into their community of origin.
- Administrative aid (papers, documents)
- Adapted professional training
- Support for micro-enterprise creation
- Psychosocial support
Socio-economic Reintegration
Acting beyond borders
Diaspora & Transit Cities
We intervene in transit cities like Tangier to reach stranded migrants and collaborate with the Senegalese Diaspora.
- Assistance missions in Tangier (Morocco)
- Partnership with Diaspora associations
- Voluntary return assistance
- Referral to support systems
Diaspora & Transit Cities
End-to-end support
From the return project to sustainable reintegration
Every situation is different. Support is adapted to each person's needs, resources and plans.
Listen and guide
Understand the situation, expectations and priority needs.
Prepare the return
Guide procedures with the relevant organizations and gather useful information.
Build the reintegration plan
Define a realistic social and professional project and mobilize the required support.
Follow the reintegration
Maintain support to strengthen long-term autonomy and stability.