Projects
Thank you for visiting our projects page. We need to build an infrastructure in the rural villages to support the computer labs in the libraries. In order to have sufficient energy resources, we will build a solar system that also provides inexpensive electrical power. Undoubtedly, the rural villages will benefit from these significant upgrades.
There are five divisions in Gambia: North Bank, Lower River, Upper River, Central River and Western District. As a start, we want to concentrate our efforts on the North Bank. We will update our progress for your viewing in the respective sections below. Upon completion of our projects in the North Bank, we will replicate them in other divisions.
If you would like to review Historical information about The Gambia, please click here for a .pdf version of data replicated from The Republic of The Gambia at NiiCA.
Welcome to Our First Project!
Consisting of approximately 172,806 residents, the North Bank divison is east of the Western division, spanning 2,256 square kilometers (871 square miles.) The village of Yallal/Numakunda lies southwest of Farafenni.
Currently, there is one elementary school in the village for grades 1 through 8. Upon completion, children travel to Farafenni to attend upper-division courses (the equivalent of high school in the United States.)
| Progress Report (as of 12/2015) | |
|---|---|
| Project Estimate: | $250,000 |
| Fundraising: | $1,700 |
| Materials: | None |
| Sponsorships: | None |
| Volunteers: | None |
Library
0 Libraries.
Project Cost: $175,000
Internet Access
No Internet Access.
Installation Cost: $1,700
Materials Needed
Classroom:
Notebooks, pens, pencils, paper, text books.
Raw Materials:
Timber, wiring, drywall.
Energy
Solar energy needed to replace:
Candles, generators, and oil burning lamps are currently in use.
Tuition Assistance
0 children sponsored.
Laptop Computers
0 laptop computers.
Est. Cost: $10,000
Project Information
About Farafenni
The town of Farafenni resides in the North Bank division of the Gambia. This division has an approximate popluation of 172,806 and is 2,256 square kilometers (871 square miles.)
Currently, there several elementary and upper-division schools in Farafenni. The upper-division schools in Farafenni supports the town, as well as neighboring towns and villages for several miles.
| Progress Report (as of 12/2015) | |
|---|---|
| Project Estimate: | N/A |
| Fundraising: | $0 |
| Materials: | None |
| Sponsorships: | None |
| Volunteers: | None |
Library
0 Libraries.
Internet Access
No Internet Access.
Materials Needed
Classroom:
Notebooks, pens, pencils, paper, text books.
Raw Materials:
Any materials possible.
Energy
No solar energy.
Candles, generators, and oil burning lamps are currently in use.
Tuition Assistance
0 children sponsored.
Laptop Computers
0 laptop computers.
Project Information
About the Upper River Division
Consisting of approximately 183,033 citizens, the Upper River is located on the farthese point east of the country. This division is 2,070 square kilometers (799 square miles) in size. The capital city of this division is Basse (Santa Su).
| Progress Report (as of 12/2015) | |
|---|---|
| Project Estimate: | N/A |
| Fundraising: | $0 |
| Materials: | None |
| Sponsorships: | None |
| Volunteers: | None |
Library
0 Libraries.
Internet Access
No Internet Access.
Materials Needed
Classroom:
Notebooks, pens, pencils, paper, text books.
Raw Materials:
Any materials possible.
Energy
No solar energy.
Candles, generators, and oil burning lamps are currently in use.
Tuition Assistance
0 children sponsored.
Laptop Computers
0 laptop computers.
Project Information
About the Lower River Division
Consisting of approximately 72,546 citizens, the Lower River is located below the North Bank division of The Gambia. This division is 1,618 square kilometers (625 square miles) in size. The capital city of this division is Mansa Konko.
| Progress Report (as of 12/2015) | |
|---|---|
| Project Estimate: | N/A |
| Fundraising: | $0 |
| Materials: | None |
| Sponsorships: | None |
| Volunteers: | None |
Library
0 Libraries.
Internet Access
No Internet Access.
Materials Needed
Classroom:
Notebooks, pens, pencils, paper, text books.
Raw Materials:
Any materials possible.
Energy
No solar energy.
Candles, generators, and oil burning lamps are currently in use.
Tuition Assistance
0 children sponsored.
Laptop Computers
0 laptop computers.
Project Information
About the Central River Division
Consisting of approximately 185,897 citizens, the Central River division is located between the North Bank and Upper River
divisions of The Gambia. This division is 2,895 square kilometers (1,118 square miles) in size. The capital of this division, Janjanbureh, is most commonly known as Georgetown. The city was renamed in 1995.
| Progress Report (as of 12/2015) | |
|---|---|
| Project Estimate: | N/A |
| Fundraising: | $0 |
| Materials: | None |
| Sponsorships: | None |
| Volunteers: | None |
Library
0 Libraries.
Internet Access
No Internet Access.
Materials Needed
Classroom:
Notebooks, pens, pencils, paper, text books.
Raw Materials:
Any materials possible.
Energy
No solar energy.
Candles, generators, and oil burning lamps are currently in use.
Tuition Assistance
0 children sponsored.
Laptop Computers
0 laptop computers.
Project Information
About the Western Division
Consisting of approximately 392,987 citizens, the Western division is located on the western side of The Gambia. This division is 1,764 square kilometers (681 square miles) in size and the most densely populated of all the divisions, despite being the second smallest division in the country. The capital of this division is Brikama.
| Progress Report (as of 12/2015) | |
|---|---|
| Project Estimate: | N/A |
| Fundraising: | $0 |
| Materials: | None |
| Sponsorships: | None |
| Volunteers: | None |
Library
0 Libraries.
Internet Access
No Internet Access.
Materials Needed
Classroom:
Notebooks, pens, pencils, paper, text books.
Raw Materials:
Any materials possible.
Energy
No solar energy.
Candles, generators, and oil burning lamps are currently in use.
Tuition Assistance
0 children sponsored.
Laptop Computers
0 laptop computers.