This year has been a testament to the power of your support. We celebrated another student, Fatoumata J. Bah, graduating from high school, a milestone made possible by your generous donations.
Our library is now fully operational, a remarkable feat that was only possible because of your contributions. On behalf of the Gambians, I extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support, whether it was a $25 or a $1,000 donation.
Our goal this year is ambitious: We aim to raise $3,500 to run four programs for the year.
Click here for a description and photo of each program. You can also click to watch a 30-second video to see us in action.
One of our honorees featured in the exhibit 'From These Shores' at the Juffureh Slavery Museum, Rosemary Sadlier, visited the museum. I am currently immersed in updating the second half of the museum's exhibits, a research and production project taking shape beautifully. I've made progress in the research, which is my contribution to the museum. I share some research results in 'Mungo Park, the Lewis and Clark of West Africa.' This research journey allows me to bridge the gap between what I know and need to know, sparking new questions and insights.
As we embark on a new programming season, we reaffirm our commitment to our mission. We are redirecting our focus to support programs that have a broader impact and reach more people in need. The new focus includes allocating more resources to the soap program and the dedicated volunteers who keep the library open for the entire village of Nema Kunku.
The soap program, a cornerstone of our initiatives, not only provides essential hygiene products to those in need but also empowers the women who produce the soap. This program fosters intergenerational collaboration, with experienced women guiding and working alongside younger ones to make the soap.
“They enjoy our time with them,” said team leader Oumie Jallow. When Jallow schedules a time for the younger women to join her and Fatou Bah to make soap, “they come early,” she continued, “they can now do the work themselves.”
Your continued support is crucial in sustaining this impactful program.
Many communities have a spiritual center. The Nema Kunku Mosque Imam Dem is the spiritual center of Nema Kunku village. I met Imam Dem, and we have a video of him giving me one of the most inclusive sermonettes I have ever heard. He has passed now, but we are happy to see his work and that of the mosque continue.
Abaraka (Mandinka), Jaraama (Fula), Thank You (English).
Our goal this year is ambitious: We aim to raise $3,500 to run four programs for the year.
Click here for a description and photo of each program. You can also click to watch a 30-second video to see us in action.
