Sidy Badji - A Global Citizen

In early January 2023, I heard about Sidy Badji — a man who, after 43 years as a social worker in Odense Municipality, had decided to return to Senegal to run for mayor in his hometown.

On impulse, I asked if I could follow him for a month. To my surprise, he agreed. The very next day, I was on a plane to Senegal with nothing but my camera and an open mind.

I knew almost nothing about Senegalese culture, the town we were heading to, or what lay ahead. What I found was a story about dedication, challenges, and one man’s vision for change.

From his work as a social pedagogue in Denmark to his efforts to improve life in Senegal, Sidy’s journey is a reminder of how much one person can impact a community.