Sponsor and Support Girl Child Education in The Gambia
Why Sponsor girls to go to school?
We are convinced that it is only through education, particularly education of the girl child, that we can make the world a better place; and conscious of the fact that millions of girls around the world lack the basic support to attain quality education. With your support and sponsorship we intent to give girl hope. Let's join together to positively change the future of girls. Browse our list of deserving girls, select a girl(s), get in touch to start sponsoring today.
These girls are among the 50 girls who loss their sponsors due to Covid
Binta
Binta lives with her physically disabled mother and sister. She aspires to become a nurse. When asked why she wants to be a nurse, she replied that there a very few nurses that supports people living with disabilities. Unfortunately due to the pandemic she loss her sponsor. Keep Binta in school for £10 a month.
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Victoria
Victoria is in 5th grade of elementary (primary) school. Her teacher noted that she is a pleasant and happy girl. She enjoys reading and mathematics is her favourite subject in school. Victoria aspires to have a career in the STEM field. Make her ambition come true by supporting Victoria to stay in school for £10 a month. |
Mam Jarra
Mam Jarra is from a an underprivileged family. She was mostly in and out of school due to lack of support from being able to pay her fees. After finding her a Sponsor, she was transferred to another school as requested by the Sponsor Unfortunately her sponsor loss her job. Your sponsorship of £12 a month will ensure she stays in school. |
Watch our girls as they share, what education means to them, and how the sponsorship is giving them hope for the future.
Find out how the sponsorship works
Why Sponsor a girl?
The only way to empower girls with a future full of choice and possibilities is through education, hence we are convinced that a better future for a girl is built and maintained through education. Girls in The Gambia are keen to learn, however, poverty remains the key barrier to going to school.
How much does sponsoring cost?
Sponsorship is from £10 a month depending on the school level of the girl. The full cost goes to the designated girl’s education, this allows for a more personal relationship and connection depending on the choice of the sponsor.
Where does my money go?
The entire sponsorship goes to the girl’s education, this pays for her school fees, uniforms and educational material such as school bags, shoes and books.
How do I know am making a difference?
You can have as much contact as you wish with the family of the girl or receive updates twice a year about her education and progress. This will give you the reassurance that your contribution is making a difference in shaping the lives of girls in The Gambia.
How your sponsorship contributes to changing the lives of girls
What You get for sponsoring a girl with us.
Giving Love and Hope
100% of the sponsorship goes to your chosen girl. We do not collect a pot of money to distribute among the girls. The girl that you are sponsoring receives your full sponsorship.
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Direct Communication
You can choose to have direct communication with the girl and her family. Receive weekly to monthly updates about the girl's schooling and build a 1-2-1 relationship.
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Direct Payment
We are passionate about what we do. We know the issues at hand, hence why sponsorship payments are made directly to the schools. And receipts are made available to you.
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Do you prefer to support the girls with donations?
Explore more about what we do
Frequently Asked QuestionsFind answers to our frequently asked questions. About the Foundation's operation and the purpose of this girls' education movement.
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Blog And StoriesRead our girls' education stories. On how we aim to break the barriers that girls are facing from accessing and staying in school.
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The FoundersMeet the founders, Annetta and Lisa, find out about their motivation to champion and campaign for girl child education in The Gambia.
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