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The document provides information about the West African Connecting Seminar (WACS) that will take place from October 14-19, 2015 in Senegal. Over 200 young leaders from 11 countries in West Africa will discuss issues affecting the region and propose solutions. Details are given about the host country Senegal, including its culture, food, and popular tourist destinations like Gor辿e Island and Saint-Louis. The document also provides the conference registration fees and deadlines, as well as introducing the Congress Committee organizing WACS 2015.

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WEST AFRICAN CONNECTING SEMINAR enegal 2015 DELEGATE MAILER #1
INTRODUCTION CONTENT Dear Delegates, Its 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 2
3 It is a conference for the West African Countries of AIESEC to connect and develop solutions to drive sustainable development in AIESEC as a whole and in West Africa in particular. After C担te dIvoire in 2008, Ghana in 2009, Senegal in 2010, Benin in 2011, Nigeria in 2012, Liberia in 2013 and Ghana in 2014, Senegal is proud to host the 8th edition of WACS which will take place from 14 19 October 2015. During five intensive days of interaction, work, and sharing, over 200 young Leaders from more than 11 countries and national and international Partners and will meet to discuss about relevant issues which will affect our sub-region and propose practical and applicable solutions . The West African Connecting Seminar was born in aspiration of a multinational cooperation for social and cultural exchange between AIESEC entities in West 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 and welcoming. In Senegal, we have a lot ofethnic groups, religions and communities. But people live in peace. The Senegalese main dish is Thiebou Diene (rice and fish). There are also other plates like Maf辿. 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. 4
CULTURE Senegalese culture is characterized particularly by his liking for the traditional sports, music, dance, clothing, the ingenious and creative art and craftwork, and the convivial moments during meals and feasts. In Senegal, the most important traditional sport is wrestling. It is a fight between two men 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. 5
TOURISM The beautiful island of Gor辿e lies off the coast of Dakar. It is an important landmark for humanity with its history as largest slave-trading center. Saint-Louis in the north of the country has many landmarks like the Faidherbe bridge. The pink lake is one of the most popular tourist destinations for visitors of the capital Dakar. 6
REGISTRATION ABOUT FEES Fees: 50.000 Fcfa ($100) Damage Fees: 5.000 Fcfa ($10) Last Registration Fees: 5.000 Fcfa (third round) REGISTER HERE ! Deadline: 20th September 2015 Transactions are not in dollars but in FCFA. http://bit.ly/1LPhA03 Conference Date 7
CONGRESS COMMITTEE Khady NDIAYE Congress Committee President Christ ABAME CCVP Finance Dorice AYEMENE CCVP External Relations Moustapha SALL CCVP Information Management Ra誰ssa NGUESSAN CCVP Delegate Servicing Samuel JOSEPH CCVP Logistic Mamy DIENG CCVP Special Events Abdouroihim MOUSSA Teamster External Relations 8
9 CONTACT US wacs senegal 2015 wacs2015.senegal@gmail.com +221 772 529 682 | +221 776 939 674 Hope to see you soon! in SENEGAL

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Delegate mailer wacs senegal'15

  • 1. WEST AFRICAN CONNECTING SEMINAR enegal 2015 DELEGATE MAILER #1
  • 2. INTRODUCTION CONTENT Dear Delegates, Its 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 2
  • 3. 3 It is a conference for the West African Countries of AIESEC to connect and develop solutions to drive sustainable development in AIESEC as a whole and in West Africa in particular. After C担te dIvoire in 2008, Ghana in 2009, Senegal in 2010, Benin in 2011, Nigeria in 2012, Liberia in 2013 and Ghana in 2014, Senegal is proud to host the 8th edition of WACS which will take place from 14 19 October 2015. During five intensive days of interaction, work, and sharing, over 200 young Leaders from more than 11 countries and national and international Partners and will meet to discuss about relevant issues which will affect our sub-region and propose practical and applicable solutions . The West African Connecting Seminar was born in aspiration of a multinational cooperation for social and cultural exchange between AIESEC entities in West Africa. ABOUT W A CS
  • 4. 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 and welcoming. In Senegal, we have a lot ofethnic groups, religions and communities. But people live in peace. The Senegalese main dish is Thiebou Diene (rice and fish). There are also other plates like Maf辿. 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. 4
  • 5. CULTURE Senegalese culture is characterized particularly by his liking for the traditional sports, music, dance, clothing, the ingenious and creative art and craftwork, and the convivial moments during meals and feasts. In Senegal, the most important traditional sport is wrestling. It is a fight between two men 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. 5
  • 6. TOURISM The beautiful island of Gor辿e lies off the coast of Dakar. It is an important landmark for humanity with its history as largest slave-trading center. Saint-Louis in the north of the country has many landmarks like the Faidherbe bridge. The pink lake is one of the most popular tourist destinations for visitors of the capital Dakar. 6
  • 7. REGISTRATION ABOUT FEES Fees: 50.000 Fcfa ($100) Damage Fees: 5.000 Fcfa ($10) Last Registration Fees: 5.000 Fcfa (third round) REGISTER HERE ! Deadline: 20th September 2015 Transactions are not in dollars but in FCFA. http://bit.ly/1LPhA03 Conference Date 7
  • 8. CONGRESS COMMITTEE Khady NDIAYE Congress Committee President Christ ABAME CCVP Finance Dorice AYEMENE CCVP External Relations Moustapha SALL CCVP Information Management Ra誰ssa NGUESSAN CCVP Delegate Servicing Samuel JOSEPH CCVP Logistic Mamy DIENG CCVP Special Events Abdouroihim MOUSSA Teamster External Relations 8
  • 9. 9 CONTACT US wacs senegal 2015 wacs2015.senegal@gmail.com +221 772 529 682 | +221 776 939 674 Hope to see you soon! in SENEGAL