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Our Mission
Founded in 2016 by Bourama Sané, Karamba Agriculture Farm was born from a vision to build local opportunity and resilience.
After completing his master’s degree in international cooperation and local development, Bourama returned to his father's land in Fanghotte with a mission: to show his community that prosperity didn’t require migration to Dakar or Europe — it could be cultivated right here at home.
What began with a bicycle, buckets of water, and a few trees has grown into a farm that now trains and employs locals, hosts international volunteers, and invests in educational outreach.
Karamba aims to strengthen the region’s food self-sufficiency, expand agroecological practices, and empower women and youth through skill-building, jobs, and community projects.
Tours
Come walk the land and meet the people behind the project. Our ethical and sustainable tours offer a first-hand look at rural regeneration in action.
What You’ll Experience:
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A guided tour of the Karamba Farm
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Tasting fresh, local juices made through a women’s cooperative
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A visit to the reconstructed village of Fanghotte and its solidarity school
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Mangrove boat ride through Casamance’s lush waterways
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Hands-on farm participation and shared lunch
Tour Options:
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Half Day Tour
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Full Day Tour
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Custom Multi-Day Experiences Available
Volunteer
Join us through WorkAway and become part of a movement for ecological farming and rural revival in Senegal. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds — no experience needed, just motivation and an open heart.
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Volunteer Highlights:
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Stay in a shared local house on the farm
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Participate in gardening, composting, beekeeping, construction, and school support
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Learn about Diola permaculture and traditional agroecology
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Help with communications, video content, or fundraising
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Enjoy communal meals, cultural exchange, and real connections
Support
Karamba’s future is community-powered.
Donations help us:
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Expand our solar irrigation systems
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Build composting and processing units
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Fund local education and volunteer housing
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Provide stable jobs to women and youth
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Grow a sustainable model for other villages in Casamance
Join us in building the long-term vision for 2026 and beyond.
