Le Joola

The Joola tragedy is not only a simple crisis, but it constitutes a great moment in the life of the whole Senegalese nation. The consequences of this tragedy must not be underestimated; they should make the nation aware of the necessary reorientation of people's attitudes and behaviors. All this evokes many questions for the public authorities, the local communities, the men, the women and the children concerned. A proper perception of this crucial moment in the life of all Senegalese people should serve as a catalyst to serious and significant lessons and their results for the whole nation.Considering the impact of the event on Senegalese youth and particularly on students, it is and will continue to be absolutely necessary to hear their opinions about the causes of the accident, the consequences and the resonating lessons. These three dimensions of the aftermath will be treated on this site as a way of situating the responsibility, from the students' point of view.Pedagogically, the event has been a pretext to have the students do some research on their own, to work in groups and discuss. The project has allowed them to know more about their country, their people, and to act as responsible citizens for the future of their nation by analyzing situations and offering suggestions for future actions. This work is from 9th, 10th and 11th grade students, learning English as a Foreign Language. We are waiting for your contributions, corrections and questions and we are ready for any supplementary information that will assist us in our efforts to transform this sad event into something positive. Thank you for your patience.