In my opinion, some organisations working on migration are simply “money and project collectors.” They do not act in the interests of young people or the wider population, and they often encourage youth to leave, sometimes to distant countries. For many, the sea remains a veritable graveyard for young Africans. At AJRAP, we take a different approach. We organise conferences, wrestling galas, tea debates and door-to-door campaigns to reach a broad audience. In 2006, in Thiaroye-sur-Mer, we mourned the loss of 343 young people aged 25 to 26: these were husbands, fathers and sons who will always be remembered. To combat irregular migration effectively, the State must unite all local associations working on this issue and develop collective solutions. I am convinced that engaging local communities is essential if we are to see a real decline in departures. I call on the Senegalese State, the European Union, volunteers and all actors involved in migration to collaborate with us. We must also promote vocational training in sectors such as agriculture, livestock farming and fishing, enabling young people to earn a living locally. The future of the world is being shaped here in Africa; our soil is fertile, and our natural resources are abundant. It is time to implement concrete projects that provide real alternatives to migration and allow young people to thrive.