Sustainable Development
Community-Based Grant-Making – Resident activists are trained to develop funding criteria, solicit and review proposals through a process that culminates in selecting projects for funding in their neighborhoods. Project proposals are designed and submitted by other resident activists. Facilitated in conjunction with foundations and private funding sources.
The Cyber-Village – A computer center located in the Senegalese Village of Camberene to bring local students together with peers in Memphis, TN, and Washington, DC. A central component involves the development of a multi-lingual website focusing on youth issues from multi-cultural, youth articulated perspectives and video calling. It also provides a vehicle of information exchange for teachers and serves as a precursor to education related Affinity Excursions. ...
And Now I See - A vision improvement project that collects used eyeglasses from individuals and groups in the United States for distribution among people in rural Senegalese villages.
Locally Owned Businesses – Technical Assistance provided to village residents in creating small businesses.
OBSIDIAN Travel & Treasures – a joint venture (U.S. & Senegal) specializing in cultural immersion tourism, West African art and artifacts. It coordinates the Affinity Excursions program and shipping of art and artifacts for collectors and brokers.
Teranga Express - a personalized transportation service for business and leisure travelers providing vehicle, driver, and translation.
Sow & Freres – a family owned business involving three generations of craftsmen specializing in hand-made West African Drums and Artifacts.
The Fund for Micro-Business Development - a revolving loan fund for local micro-enterprise.
Solar Voltaic Generation Initiative - promoting the use of solar generators to augment urban and rural electrification in targeted communities.
Tabax Subë’s Emerging Programs include:
Rural Senegal Enterprise Development and Community Building Initiative - a renewable energy agri-business initiative focused on the production of bio-diesel & community development.
Tabax Subë Homecoming & Re-Creation Center - beginning Phase 4 construction of the compound in the Village of Camberene.
Light Manufacturing Cooperative - Coordinating the creation of a network of local producers of clothing, textiles, and furniture to promote domestic sales and export.