In the Gambia - 50% of the population is 15 years old and under. In fact, 40% of the population can read and write.
The Gambia
Making a Difference in Childrens' Lives
N E W S
September 7, 2004
Education for West Africa launched its first international multicultural school. Seventeen students, ages 4-7, were enrolled. Five days a week, the students attend school where trained teachers teach them English, healthcare, social studies and science. The students also enjoy a variety of fun ...
September 2005
Education for West Africa sponsored 58 students. 51 of the students were from grade 7-12 and 7 of the students attend Gambia Technical Institute for engineering studies. Each of the students were selected because they live on the North Bank and have excelled in their studies, but are unable to afford further education. All of the students’ tuition ...
There is a desperate need for educational assistance in The Gambia. The vast majority of schools are in the cities.
Our Mission
Education for West Africa is for the establishment of international multicultural schools in West Africa by subsidizing the students’ tuition and school operational costs.
On the north side of the Gambia River, there is an area called the North Bank. In this area dwell thousands of villagers whose lives consist of agricultural farming. Most families are large in numbers, which has resulted in an inability to send children to the cities for an education. There are however, a hand-full of government and private schools on the North Bank, but hardly enough to meet the growing youth population and educational needs.
Education for West Africa is fully committed to providing the best environment and education available.
Our Vision
The Establishment of 10 international multicultural schools in West Africa and to expand one grade level each year until grade 12 is reached.
There is a new generation of scientists & doctors waiting to learn.
Our Goals
To expand its current school facility to accommodate more students and to better serve the growing interest of many villages.
Education for West Africa is a non-profit corporation and all contributions are tax-deductible.
