Building bridges between cultures. Protecting community health. Strengthening the organizations transforming Africa.
For over 40 years in Dakar — first as Africa Consultants International (ACI), and today as Centre Baobab International — the organization has worked on three fronts: language learning and cultural immersion to bring people together, preventive screening and health awareness to save lives, and supporting organizations through program evaluation and capacity building. Three missions, one conviction: you transform lives by going to the people.
You came to learn a language. You'll leave understanding a culture.
French, Wolof, Pulaar, Sereer, Joola, and Mandinka courses. University study abroad programs. Cultural orientations. Excursions. Homestays with Senegalese families.
Most diseases that kill can be beaten — if caught early.
Mobile health caravans for multi-disease screening. Community awareness campaigns. Workplace health programs. Digital prevention tools.
Measure what matters so you can decide what changes.
Program evaluation. Applied research. Organizational development. Capacity building.
What our students say
Iba was amazing, had lots of knowledge on a variety of topics. He also transitioned between grammar/culture perfectly. Best French teacher I've had.
They were so generous, courteous, and amazing host family that welcomed everyone with kindness. I feel like they helped to learn more about Senegalese culture & introduce different food, ceremonies, etc. Overall, they were so amazing and I have zero complaint.
Mr Thomas was fantastic, very well versed in the material, easy to understand, good at making corrections, very clear and well spoken.
Aby and her family were very kind and considerate. They were very respectful. She has a beautiful home and garden.