Humanity First
Restoring Communities, Building a Future
Humanity First Gambia
The Gambia is Africa’s smallest country, surrounded on both sides by Senegal. Although the thin sliver of land straddles the Gambia river, soil quality means that the people rely upon peanut farming, with some exports of fish, cotton, rice and palm kernels. The Atlantic coastline means that tourism is a growing source of revenue, however many of the local villages do not have electricity or running water.
About Us
Humanity First started formally as a registered charity in 1994 in the U.K. Since its inception, HF has responded to several disasters and served hundreds of thousands of victims in various affected communities. Soon, the organisation’s scope of operations expanded beyond disaster relief to several sustainable human development projects and initiatives around the world.
Projects
Humanity First has been active in The Gambia for many years, and the flagship project is the school and facilities complex in Old Yundum. HF has been sending qualified medical experts, engineers and teachers to The Gambia to help kick-start projects in the country and to transfer skills and knowledge to local people. Another line of text is recommended for balance.
Recent News
Desert Fridge20/1/2009 HF has successfully trialled a new concept in The Gambia called Desert Fridge. Based on a simple design of two clay pots, one inside the other, with wet sand in between, the concept has been proven in the Banjul area to keep fruit and vegetables fresh for 18 days. Sample... |
Masroor School goes from strength to strength1/9/2008 The Masroor High School in the HF Old Yundum Campus is going from strength to strength. The school now has around 700 pupils studying in two shifts. Results from the recent national exams have been very encouraging. HF has a full roster of teachers covering a full curriculum of subjects... |
IT Centres30/6/2008 HF now has 4 IT centres running in the Gambia and almost 4,500 students have so far graduated in a range of courses including Microsoft Office, Infrastructure Management and Internet. |
Contact
33 Foday Kabba Highway,
Latrikunda Sabiji-Brikama Highway
Chairman
Mr Kawsu Kinteh
M: +220 988 3186