Simple. Direct. Sustainable.
A little support.
A lot more
possibility.
Help families in Senegal meet everyday needs and build a more secure future. One connection. One month at a time.
Every family deserves
room to thrive.
01 / Our mission
The essentials today.
Possibilities tomorrow.
When the essentials are within reach, new possibilities open up.
World Children’s Relief helps families with rent, food, and education. Our work focuses on Senegal, with a mission that allows us to support families in other countries, including the United States.
We trust families to understand their own needs. Simple, direct support respects their choices and helps them move forward with confidence.
A place to call home
Support for rent helps families build a more stable everyday life.
Food on the table
Help with essential needs gives families more room to plan ahead.
Room to learn
Support for school fees, uniforms, and learning materials opens doors.
02 / Our approach
A human connection.
A lasting difference.
Simple, dependable support that puts families and their choices first.
Give directly
Families know what they need most. Direct financial gifts respect their autonomy and reduce unnecessary intermediaries.
Show up consistently
Dependable monthly support helps families plan for the future, pursue opportunities, and create stability.
Grow together
Giving and receiving connect us. Each relationship begins with mutual respect, gratitude, and shared humanity.
More support where it matters. We rely on volunteer administrators and are committed to keeping administrative expenses below 10% of our budget.
03 / Make a connection
Small acts of care.
Month after month.
Consistent giving creates dependable support. Our family support options range from $100 to $500 a month, helping make essential needs more manageable.
A regular commitment gives families—and the people supporting them—a clearer path forward.
Small acts.
Lasting commitment.
Your generosity helps make rent, food, and education more accessible to families.
Choose your gift and giving frequency on our donation page.
The people behind our work
Who we are
Meet our leadership.
Douglass Lodmell
Director
Awa Lodmell
CEO
Board members
Amy Niang
Board Member
Amy Niang has been helping children since she was a child herself. Her daughter Najeebah, who was born with cerebral palsy, has been a powerful inspiration for her work.
With a lifelong heart for children, Amy has helped create special programs in Senegal for children with disabilities, earning worldwide recognition for her accomplishments.
Souadou Niang
Board Member
Souadou Niang is a Senegalese-American entrepreneur, real estate visionary, and public relations executive whose work brings together luxury hospitality, African excellence, and women’s empowerment.
Read Souadou’s full biography
She is the Founder and CEO of Fortune Properties and the driving force behind The Palms Luxury Boutique Hotel—Dakar’s first fully Senegalese-owned five-star boutique hotel—and its sister property, The Palms Villa. Opened in 2017, The Palms features 20 rooms, an outdoor pool, a wellness center, a lush garden, and an on-site restaurant, offering an Afro-chic experience that is both internationally competitive and distinctly Senegalese. Reflecting her belief that African women are “born managers,” 80% of the hotel’s team is women.
Souadou has worked as an independent PR consultant across industries from tech to mining since 2008. She also founded Doro’s Angel Diabetes Relief Foundation, which helps patients access essential supplies at no cost.
A licensed Florida real estate agent, passionate traveler who has visited all seven continents, and speaker of five languages, she brings a global perspective to her deeply rooted African vision.
Moments from our community
Care in action.
A glimpse of the people, classrooms, and connections behind the work. Select a photo to see it in full.
A word from World Children’s Relief