October
volunteering midwife from germany starts working with us
Since the beginning of October, young Ruth, a midwife from Germany, has been volunteering with us.
HERE, you can follow her volunteering journey.
That’s what she is saying so far: For the next 4 months I will live and work here, experience enrichment and exchange, gain more experience, share knowledge. I am working with Hadi, a nurse and midwife, who is training me warmly and open-mindedly and who likes to learn crafts from me as well. I am looking forward and am excited about what the next time will bring.
August
Improvements in our infrastructure: Solar system and Sanitation block for the boys
Not long ago, we were able to install a solar power system on the roofs of our compound. Which gives us much more power security, especially in the clinic. Moreover, we could add a new sanitation block with toilets and showers for the boys to our premises. We send a huge THANK YOU to our partners NEMA Belgium and Jussukungo for the Gambia.
Girls graduated
Another three of our girls graduated this month, two from grad 9 and one from grade 12. Amie Njie, Fatoumata Drammeh and Abie Gaye – we are so proud of you! May you continue to succeed in life by making the best of your chances!
July
Donation of malaria test kits
We received donations to purchase more than 1.000 malaria test kits, which we will use on children from darras and other needy patients. Thank you, Health and Education Gambia charity, for your longlasting support.
Have a look at our Advices for Everyone/Malaria to see what you can to avoid Malaria.
June
Tabaski with a graduated hafiza
Again, a girl graduated from our Qu’ran school by reciting the complete Holy Qu’ran in a memorable 3 days session during Tabaski. The compound was full of visitors from all over the country and from Senegal, who celebrated tthe young hafiza, who even graduated from school at the same time as well – we are so proud of her!
May
More moscito nets for our darra
We purchased plenty of new moscitonets for the beds in the Darra. Because, moscitonets ares saving lives. Have a look at our Advices for Everyone/Malaria to see what you can to avoid Malaria.
We owe the new nets our partnering charity Health and Education Gambia. If you want to support their anti-malaria-efforts, please donate HERE.
Fundraising-Campagne for more toilets for the boys’ house of the darra
Assalam aleikum, dear sisters and brothers in Allah. I plead for your support: My sanitary infrastructure is over the limit: Our toilets at the Darra were once designed for 80 children. But currently, about 170 live with me, because now, we are known throughout The Gambia. Every day I get calls from parents or relatives who want to put a child in care. That’s why we are building 6 toilets and 2 shower rooms. Thus, we maintain our standard of hygiene despite the cramped living conditions. Please, help me to protect our children from preventable diseases. If you want to be part of it: no amount is too small. I am grateful for anything you donate for our noble course. May Allah reward you richly and be pleased with you.
grateful patient sponsors repainting of our new ambulances
Our newly donated ambulances are now repainted showing proudly the name of our Foundation. Ready to go and save more patients!
April
kind donations of two ambulances
We happily announce our the kind donation of two ambulances for our clinic! One of the “Rainbow Run” teams went from the UK down to The Gambia, and brought these cars to donate them to us. Because, the father of one of the drivers was treated at our hospital during the Covid pandemic; the donation is a gesture of generous gratitude for what the hospital did for him. These ambulances are an huge improvement for our clinic. Thank you so much!
The event was broadcasted, and you can have your share by watching the youtube video HERE
March
Our kitchen is working again
We owe a sincere thank-you to our Belgian supporters of NEMA Foundation for donations to repair and rebuilt our big kitchen. The kitchen was damaged by an accident last year. Now is not only repaired but also works with gas instead of wood.
February
Former volunteering midwive gives lessons to our nurses and midwives
Anne-Katrin, who volonteered as a midwife in our clinic last year, came from Germany back to Gambia – not only for holiday, but also to give a 2-days-training to our midwives and nurses. As Anne is a teacher in Midwivery, we could not wish for better. Anne tought on the WHO partograph which is an tool to supervise the birthgiving procedure. Together, teacher and students developed a parthograph for the clinic. Anne gave out certificates for all the succesfull participants of that training session. Finally, they set up a WhatsApp-group to stay in contact and even to start online courses. Thank you so much, Anne!
donation received for 100 Holy Qu’ran copies
German based Medical and Humanitarian Support Charity sponsered 100 copies of the Holy Qu’ran for our darra children to motivate them attending memorizing classes. May Allah reward the sponsors and be please with their nobel gesture.
Kind donations of deep freezer helps to food security
This timely kind donation helps us because now, we are able to purchase bigger amounts of fish and vegetables so that we can have better prices on the market. Thats a great achievement for our clinic and shelter, and a big step forward to food security for the children under our care.
January
Kind donation of our partnering Charity help the poor and needy
Is always a pleasure to meet the members of Help the Poor and Needy. This time, they gave us kind donations for our clinic, for which we are really grateful.
partnering Charity Health and Education Gambia secures Salaries for Nannies
Thanks to the donation of our German partners of Health and Education Gambia, we are able to hold on to our nannies in the shelter, who are really needed and doing a great job.
Sheikh Tihami I. Nyass Foundation 