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Help Us Build a Sustainable Future for the Children of Ghana Town, The Gambia

The Eivor Björkman Elementary project aims to transform lives by building a new elementary school in Ghana Town, a vibrant fishing community in The Gambia. This school will provide a safe and inspiring learning environment for hundreds of underprivileged children, ensuring they have the opportunity to thrive and build brighter futures.

The project isn’t just about education—it’s about sustainability and community. The school will be constructed using rammed earth, a sustainable and cost-effective building method that utilizes locally available materials, creating a long-lasting and environmentally friendly structure. Recognized for its significance, this initiative was officially designated as an ASF (Architects Sans Frontières) project in 2022.

Why This Project Matters

In 2011, a school was established in Ghana Town to serve children who had no access to quality education. Despite the community's efforts, the current facilities are inadequate:

The classrooms are in fragile, temporary structures vulnerable to termites, floods, and harsh weather. Essential amenities like a playground, cafeteria, and teachers’ lounge are missing. The lease on the existing property has been terminated, leaving the children without a school. Without intervention, these children face an uncertain future.

Our Vision

In 2018, the Eivor Björkman Foundation purchased land to create a permanent school for Ghana Town. Partnering with architectural firms Detail Group and EarthLAB Studio, we plan to build:

Eight classrooms for up to 380 students. A multipurpose assembly hall, also available for evening classes for adults. A functional and safe schoolyard for play and community events.

This school will not only offer education but also serve as a community hub for lifelong learning.

Progress So Far

The land has been secured, and the architectural blueprints are complete.

Master’s students from Chalmers University of Technology have conducted vital on-site analyses, including surveying the land, assessing environmental conditions, and sourcing local materials.

Detailed plans for the use of rammed earth—an ancient, eco-friendly technique—have been finalized to ensure the school is sustainable and built to last.

What We Need

Now, we need your help to make this vision a reality. Every donation to this GoFundMe campaign goes directly toward the construction of the school. Together, we can:

Provide children with a safe place to learn and grow.

Empower the Ghana Town community through education and opportunity.

Create a model of sustainable development that inspires future projects in The Gambia.

How You Can Help

Donate: Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to breaking ground.

Share: Spread the word by sharing this campaign with your network.

Get Involved: Follow us on social media to stay updated and engage with the project.

Thank you for believing in this mission.

Eivor Björkman Gambia Aid

Detail Group

EarthLAB