In order to raise awareness towards the beauty of West Africa, we have organised a photography competition! 

We are looking for the most beautiful photo taken in West Africa and the winner will receive a copy of Sierra Leon's Refugee All Stars latest Album, 'Rise & Shine'. 

To enter, just post a photo on our Facebook page and a professional photographer will judge the winning photo. So get snapping!

These photos were taken from trips to West Africa. They include photos taken around Senegal and the Gambia, and loads more are to come from all around the region to bring you the best, most beautiful scenes of a magical part of the world. If you have any photos that you would like to add to the album, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Until then, enjoy the discovery!

Deforestation is affecting the livelihoods of many impoverished communities in West Africa, and is becoming more and more widespread. This video depicts what is happening in Senegal on the deforestation front.

"Ecovillages are urban or rural communities of people, who strive to integrate a supportive social environment with a low-impact way of life." - Global Ecovillage Network. Eco villages, ecotourism, ecolodge, there are a lot of terms that crop up in the media, but sometimes it is hard to define these words. This video aims to define what an ecovillage is.

This video show the importance of biogas generators for the sustainable living of impoverished communities. In this case, the story focuses on the first biogas generator in Senegal, West Africa, and the need for funding in order to start the production of biogas.

There is no shortage of sun in Senegal. Abdoulaye Touré has figured out a way to use this incredible resource, restoring the environment and our health at the same time. This video shows the possibilities of sustainability through solar ovens.