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This page covers all Pageant's
projects outside of the Banjul area and Bakalarr, such as Jarreng, Jurunku, Kalagi
and Siffoe.
Brikamedina
Pipeline Nursery
Brikamedina [MAP] is a village on the southern edge
of the town of Brikama, which is itself some 15 miles south of
Banjul. This nursery
school was set up and built as a local initiative, on land donated by the
village mosque. Pageant has funding the completion of building
work, rendering the walls, laying concrete floors, constructing
a veranda and fitting doors and
windows, as well as classroom furniture and uniforms for the
children. (further
information)
Jarreng
Jarreng
[MAP]
is more than 150 km east of Banjul, south of the Gambia River.
The school at Jarreng received a microscope
(see
details), took part in the microscopy
competition (see
details) and was included in a recent
series of visits (news item).
Pageant assisted the headmaster to set up a chicken farming project
to enable children to learn about farming techniques and the
care of animals. The building work was completed before it was
discovered that the conditions in the building would be too hot
for the successful rearing of chickens. It is now proposed to
use the building for an alternative project, possible something
to do with carpentry. Whatever happens the investment in this
building will not be wasted.
Jarreng village was also the recipient of the proceeds of the raffle of a
painting, which helped pay for mosquito nets and insecticide for the
poorest villagers.
Jurunku
Jurunku
[MAP] is a village on the
north bank of the Gambia River, about 15 km east of Bakalarr. Like Bakalarr it is reached by ferry to Barra,
followed by a sandy track journey of
about 25 km. When Ian and Pippa visited Jurunku early in 2004, the school
reminded them of Bakalarr when they first saw it, and was obviously in need
of a similar set of projects - renovation of classrooms, a new staff room,
new toilets, kitchen and a perimeter wall. Pageant member Jon Quinnell
took has
taken over organising Pageant's work here and these renovations were
completed. A solar powered water
supply, was installed, but is now in need of repair. Currently a US based
charity,
HopeFirst
Foundation, is helping Jurunku school
and village.
Kalagi
(aka: Kalaji, Kalaja)
[MAP] is a village on the south side of the Gambia River about 100 km from Banjul. The school at Kalagi was one of the
schools visited in 2003. (see
news item)
Siffoe
Siffoe
(aka: Sifoe, Sito)
[MAP]
is about 40 km south of Banjul, close to the border with Southern Senegal.
Pageant member Mo Dawkins visited Siffoe LBS and reported that it
was in need of help. Building work on a new classroom block had been
started, but had ceased through lack of
funds.
Pageant decided to use the rest of the
Three Peaks
Challenge sponsorship money, and
provide additional funds to complete three of the five classrooms.
(details
and pictures).
Progress was seen in
October 2005,
and work was finally completed in
June 2008.
Gunjur
Gunjur Environmental Protection
and Development Group (GEPADG)
The GEPADG works to achieve
long-term, sustainable solutions to poverty in The Gambia through
reversing the current destruction of forests, mangroves and coastal ecosystems.
It is based on the Atlantic coast, and is staffed entirely by Gambians
motivated by their desire to protect and enhance their natural
environment. Pageant works with GEPADG in promoting
Ethical Gifts
which aid their work.
This is the only nursery school in Gunjur
that combines Islamic and conventional education.
Pageant is helping this school with furniture and construction
projects. See our
Sheik Hatab webpage
for more details of this school. In May 2012, the school's water
tower collapsed, and without water, the school had to close.
Pageant launched an urgent appeal, raising more than enough to
rebuild the water tower, so the school could re-open within a
few weeks. [full
details]
Gunjur Loans Scheme
Pageant has set up one of its Loan
Schemes in Gunjur. The ladies taking part are members of the
nursery school Mothers' Club. (see
further details)
For further information about all the
schools and educational institutes which Pageant is associated with
in The Gambia, please look at our
Gambian Schools Index
page.
