Welcome to Agida!

We are in the process of 'soppi', this means 'change' in Wolof. 

Wolof is the language used by the Wolof people of Senegal.

Agida is in the process of obtaining charity status. This means we can work with a wider range of people, reaching more groups and communities. 

If you are interested in our work and what we do, please get in touch to discuss.

So, why the Wolof language and why are we called Agida?

How We Got Our Name

Our organisation ‘Agida’ is named after the trail blazer Agida Seck

 Agida Seck was renowned in her country of birth Senegal, as a great dancer. Agida, a devoted wife and mother, went on to break down social barriers, becoming the first female drummer to appear in Dakar, Senegal’s capital city, at the Stadium Iba Mar Diop. This development in drumming was revolutionary and a firm female step to equality, as traditionally, drumming was a male only art form. 

At Agida we believe anyone can realise their dreams and potential and break down barriers, even those barriers that exist within. 

Here at Agida, we feel privileged to join paths with you, to share the journey.

Using the Wolof language is not a barrier, it is a communication. Perhaps it is a communication we do not yet understand but how exciting is it, that we can break down the meaning and embrace a different word, expanding our knowledge and embracing something 'different'.

A core value at Agida, is to understand what is different, to take words, actions and the non-verbal, and begin to explore who we are and our place in the world.