Inaugural opening of Gambis…
Well, the President did not show up for the event but everything went well. The Vice President of The Gambia did show up for the ceremony and opening of the new Immigration office which will handle the National ID cards. The immigration officers were great to work with and very photogenic. More pictures to come on this event, just wanted to post some up to share.
The Lollipop Chickz!
The Lollipop Chickz are a group of young talented girls from the sprawling town of Bakau. We are a group that come together to utilize our skills and talents to raise funds through entertainment to help the youths of our community.
Aims and Objectives:
~To help nuture the talents of our members
~To raise funds to help our community by providing educational materials to needy deserving students
~To create awareness through entertainment (dancing, drama, role plays, and events)
~Involvment of members in community Set “Setal” cleaning and HIV/Aids advocacy.
~Aspiring to start up a modelling agency for aspiring local models to put The Gambia on the map.
These girls are really trying to make a difference here in the community and this rare. I am assisting them by creating marketing materials to help promote with their work. The Lollipop Chickz have a talent show planned for August and one in September so I am asking for donations. It can be basically anything (school supplies, lollipops to hand out, cash donations to help with funding of events etc.) I will make sure all donations go to the right hands.
Donations can be mailed to:
Marcus Walton, PCV
Peace Corps, The Gambia
PO BOX 582
Banjul, The Gambia
West Africa
Here is the poster I did the photography and design, Thanks to all for their support, everyone is making a big difference here!
shot near Senegambia…
This shot was taken near Senegambia. Through the chaotic life here, you are always find moments of tranquility.
