On June 30, 2012 ESF Team Senegal will host a fundraiser at the Trolley Car Café located at 3269 S. Ferry Road (at Kelly/Ridge Drives near the Falls Bridge), Philadelphia, PA 19129. ESF medical, non-medical and educational professionals will travel to West Africa for ongoing support to the region of Thies. The team will focus  [ Read More ]

Explorers Sans Frontières (ESF) will be recognized by Bank of America with its 2009 Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Award.

ESF Student Leaders recognized for their hard work and committment to serving their global community in Senegal 2008. Photo of group with host mother, Mrs. Diouf in Thies, Senegal.

This was ESF’s second year performing a variety of humanitarian related support. ESF Student Leaders Esther Okeke and Priscilla Nantieh, both graduates from LaSalle University, were able to lead local Senegalese students in CPR and 1st aid training, assisting Founder and President Shonta D. Collins in teaching sexual health education and related cultural educational activities.  [ Read More ]

From May to June 2009, ESF provided health and wellness care in W. Africa at the local hospitals, clinics, local schools and children with special needs. ESF collected a large amount of donations and support to be provided. ESF is in need of additional medical supplies, financial assistance, and non-perishable but nutritious foods. Please contact us to  [ Read More ]

On March 28, 2009, Women Cultivating Women will recognize ESF’s Founder and President, Shonta D. Collins, for her work in the community. Ms. Collins and the ESF Team will be hosting the health fair and also receiving an award for the work ESF does in the community. This wonderful event has progressed into an annual  [ Read More ]

January, 2009 | ESF Student Leader Christina Spino and ESF Member Lara Letchenberg are featured in The Faller, a local community newsletter. ESF was provided an ongoing column in the monthly circulation; this is the 3rd article of the series.

The Elise Joseph Foundation recognized ESF for their continued partnership and committment to serving the African and Haitian community.

President and CEO of GPUAC, Sharmain Matlock-Turner recognized Team ESF Student Leaders for their commitment to serving the underserved both locally and abroad. Mrs. Matlock-Turner supported the event along with Robin Ingram of One Day At A Time (ODAAT), a program under GPUAC.

ESF Student Leader Christina Spino and ESF Member Lara Letchenberg are featured in The Faller, a local community newsletter. ESF was provided an ongoing column in the monthly circulation; this is the 2nd article of the series.