Hi Ndey,
This is very sad news and I can't quite express my utter shock at sister Satang's un-timely passing away. She is indeed a great loss not only to the feminist movement and all those youth that looked up to her, but to the whole nation. May the memory of her short but fruitful life continue to inspire many more women young people in these trying times. Kabir joins me in extending our sincere condolence to you and the rest of the family. Expect our call later this evening.
Sisterly love,
Aji Mai.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ndey Jobarteh 
  To: [log in to unmask] 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 10:05 AM
  Subject: Re: Obituary


  Dear G-ler,

  I just don'e know where to start with this heart breaking news. Satang Jobarteh a feminist, human right activist has passed away yesterday.

  Satang has been a friend, sister, she has  struggled all her life to make sure that there is justice back home. She has worked hard to make sure that youths back home are given the chance and opportunities. And this lead to her setting up the SIMMA Vocational Centre. Her dream was for SIMMA to have its own building, a multi purpose centre for the youths. This dream came througth last year when she moved SIMMA Vocational Training Centre to a new building at Bundung.

  This morning these youths were asking me the question what are we going to do now?  We cannot take care of our selves at present, will there be another Satang?

  This news is really shocking to me, it is devastating. I did not only lose a friend, but a Sister and a politically committed Gambian. 



  May her Soul  Rest in Peace



  Ndey Jobarteh



   



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