Dakar en Jeux 2025 Promotes Health Awareness with Influencers
The Impact Spark programme is a key part of Dakar 2026’s initiative to encourage young people to adopt healthier lifestyles and increase physical activity. Influencer Maryam Arama Ndiaye plays a leading role in this campaign.
Youth Empowerment at the Core of Dakar 2026
Youth empowerment is central to the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026. The organisers aim to create lasting opportunities for younger generations. In May 2025, they launched the Dakar 2026 Learning Academy, a flagship legacy programme intended to train and employ over 400 young professionals aged 21 to 35 from Senegal and across Africa. This prepares them for the major event taking place next year.
The Academy equips participants with valuable skills while building a long-term legacy of expert event organisers throughout the region.
Holistic Wellbeing Approach
The Dakar 2026 Organising Committee focuses on the overall wellbeing of youth, which includes nutrition and hygiene. The 2025 Dakar en Jeux Festival featured various messages and activities designed to motivate and educate young people on these important topics.
Quoted Message from the Campaign
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As part of the festival, Dakar 2026 held health-awareness activities to further engage the community.
Author's summary: Dakar 2026 leverages youth empowerment and social media influencers to promote health education and build a skilled workforce for the Youth Olympic Games.