Part of QARS’ mandate is to educate and to this end, we have embarked on a long-term plan to provide basic schooling to children in under-serviced/remote areas of The Gambia.
In partnership with the Global Wellness Foundation of Malaysia and other supporters, we have identified and begun helping the following communities:
1 – Munyagen – has started building a school structure. The school still needs fencing, toilets, water facilities and furniture among other things.
2 – Kembojeh and Baaba Njie – already have schools, but in very poor condition, built from the villagers’ contributions. There are no toilets, no running water, no chairs and classes are exposed to the elements.
3 – Essaw and Tanji – are in the same condition as above.
4 – 6 Villages in the Brikamabaa area – all of which have neither schools nor centers to educate their children.
All of these are long-term projects which will need modest but sustained funding over time. If you would like to contribute to any of these ongoing programs, please contact us. Thank you.
Here is some very moving footage of the school children receiving us during our visits:
Here are some photos of the communities mentioned and their schools:
