Oumou (Goree, Senegal)--- "I have always lived in Goree where I was born. I did my elementary studies at Leopold Angrand primary school from 1984 to 1990. When I got my Certificate of Primary and Elementary Studies, I went to Abbe Arsene Fridoil middle school where I had my Certificate of Intermediate Studies after four years spent there. In 1994, I went to Lamine Gueye high school and after three years there, I had my High School Diploma in 1997. I have spent one year at the Faculty of Economic Sciences at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar. Along with that, I am training in accounting at Saint Michel College (CSM). I have also had training in computer science at "Goree Institute."

Georges, 18 years old, Lebanese Heritage (Dakar, Senegal)---"I was born in Dakar, Senegal on June 4, 1980, of Lebanese father and mother. I was born in a modern and conservative family. I grew up with three sisters who are much older than I am, and they helped me tremendously. I am the youngest, of the family. I am sitting for my high school diploma this year, and I hope to succeed. Later on, I would like to work in the building trades (as a master builder, an architect, or a civil engineer). I practice sports. I especially like motorcycles (I adore speed), but what I cannot stand is hypocrisy."

Aicha, 24 years old (Goree Island, Senegal)---"I was born on May 31, 1974 of a polygamous marriage and I am the eldest child of my mother who originates from Saint-Louis (Senegal). I have many brothers and sisters with whom I get along well. Goree Island has many advantages but there are also some difficulties. I have already graduated from high school and now, I am in my second year at a private vocational school in Dakar to have the Certificate of High Technician in Software."

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