Tobaski…
I was asked to help photograph the winners that received a ram for Tobaski. Western Union and other participating banks gave out 450 rams to Gambians which is a huge deal. A young boy that worked very hard to run after the rams and actually carry some really caught my eye. One of a few times I really got emotional when I was talking to him and asked for a picture. The young boy asked for a picture and I promised him I will return with it.
PRSP (paper recycling skills project)…
PRSP (paper recycling skills project) is a charitable organization dedicated to providing school supplies to Gambian children. They have distributed over 44,000 FREE exercise books to 31 Gambian schools benefiting 20,000 children since their establishment in 2001.
PRSP staff take used paper from Gambian private and public organizations, apply locally sustainable recycling techniques, and produce paper perfect for scrap booking and souvenirs.
The center provides training opportunities for a number of youths on paper making, book binding and sewing and as of the beginning of 2007 is providing employment for eleven staff.
Funds are also used to buy pens and pencils to be distributed to schools all over the Gambia as identified by the Department of State for Education.
Contact information
Kekuta Jallow, Paper Mill Manager 779-3358
Main office number : 770-7090
What a great organization, sustainable and Gambian’s trying to make a big difference here. If you would like to make a donation or buy their products, please let me know.
The Land of beauty pagents…
It seems like there is one pagent every weekend. Once you have helped with one pagent, everyone wants your help for the new one with posters and show them how to bring in the crowds of people. Interesting but a little tired of the pagents. Miss Dream is coming up, its being held at the local amusement park. I think they could film a horror film there, it truly does look like a ghost amusement park.
