The Gambia - Abuko Nursery and Lower Basic School

Hi, I’m Wendy, and as you may know, I’ve been fundraising for the Abuko Nursery and Lower Basic School in The Gambia since 2014.

The school now comprises of 8 classrooms with almost 300 children benefitting from the facilities. We have also built a library and drilled a well as well as providing valuable teaching materials and a photocopier. During the pandemic the trip was on hold, but it resumed in 2023 and even when we were not able to visit, we were able to continue to pay the teachers, repair the school after storm damage and replace the water pump which serves the entire community in Abuko. In 2021 the school was officially handed over to the Gambian Education department which ensures the sustainability of the project but there is still lots that we can do to help.

Every donation, no matter how small, means the world to us and will be used thoughtfully. We will identify the most pressing needs during our visit in November. Thank you for your support!