Conteh, I understand that you'll in Raleigh have a solid Gambian
organization and you are a member.  If that is the case, could you bring the
idea for your organization to help us raise these funds to save Gambia?  Let
me know your thoughts on this.  This also applies to other Gambian
organizations in the diaspora.  We need your help in this endeavor.

Chi jaama

Joe Sambou


>From: Jassey Conteh <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
><[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Save The Gambia Fund
>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:32:43 -0400
>
>-------Original Message-------
>From: Joe Sambou <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: 07/29/03 04:21 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Save The Gambia Fund
>Joe:
>
>I am willing to collect the funds on behalf of the opposition.
>
>Thanks,
>Conteh
> >
> > Mr. Conteh, greetings.  I was expecting to see you in Atlanta.  I guess
>you
>were unable to.  However, you we are selling the tape for $20 and it is
>worth it.  Just let me know and one will be on its way.  On your
>suggestion
>yes, both yourself and Jabou are right on the money.  On that note, we are
>looking for folks to collect in our various communities.  Do you have
>anyone
>in mind to help us in Raleigh?  Thanks for your insights.
>
>Chi Jaama
>
>Joe Sambou
>
>
> >From: Jassey Conteh <[log in to unmask]>
> >Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
> ><[log in to unmask]>
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: Save The Gambia Fund
> >Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 10:59:47 -0400
> >
> >Comrades:
> >
> >I want to take a moment in commenting on Sister Jabou's informative
> >dialogue on the issue of "Save The Gambia Fund."  It is really worth time
> >for us to realistically advocate collective and decentralized
> >participation.
> >
> >I had talked to Joe, Sister Sophie, Ous Mbenga, and other Gambians at the
> >ALD meeting that our initiative for this fund drive may materialize if we
> >decentralize our collection process.  I also stated that we need
>community
> >involvement instead of a centralize initiative.  I also asserted that the
> >opposition should pay visits to different communities and hear  their
> >concerns.
> >
> >We should set up individual fund drive initiatives in our locations.  My
> >concern is that very few people have access to computers, let alone
>GambiaL
> >or the Post.  It will provide momentum if we can let every community
> >collect funds for the opposition.
> >
> >When OJ, Alhagie Landing Sonko, and others came to Raleigh, I advocated
> >that we set up decentralized fund raising intiatives for the opposition.
>I
> >also asserted that the opposition should visit the Gambian communities in
> >the U.S.
> >
> >If the executive board is to be formed, we should advertise this
>intiative
> >and encourage Gambians from different states to indicate their
>willingness
> >to serve.  An opposition political platform, without participatory
> >democracy yields self-destruction.
> >
> >I hope those involved in this novel initiative can take Sister Jabou's
>and
> >my concerns into consideration.
> >
> >Naphiyo,
> >ML Jassey-Conteh
> >-------Original Message-------
> >From: [log in to unmask]
> >Sent: 07/28/03 07:31 PM
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: Save The Gambia Fund
> >
> > >
> > > Joe,
> >
> >I am one of those people who pledged my support for the Save The Gambia
> >Fund,
> >  but I also did say that I will make my contributions when I know there
>is
> >a
> >solid opposition with a clear agenda laid out. Otherwise in my view, we
> >will
> >collect funds only to delegate that our individual contributions go to
>the
> >parties of our choice.
> >
> >Perhaps I made a mistake by adding my name to the list at this time, with
> >this condition attached,and if it will become a tool for deriding people,
> >then I
> >would like to have my name removed from the list until I feel that there
> >is a
> >solid coalition opposition to fund, and at that time, you can bet I
> >personally
> >will put my money where my mouth is.
> >
> >I know it is imperative that this coalition be organized and organized
> >well.
> >I also know that it will take a lot of work and dedication to lay out
> >clearly
> >what this coalition will look like, the rules under which it will
>operate,
> >what they will accomplish if they win the elections, how long it will be
> >in
> >place, and what reforms will be undertaken by them to pave the way for a
> >free and
> >legal open election eventually.I was told this roadmap will be put
> >together by
> >cooperation between the diaspora committees and the political parties on
> >the
> >ground working together to eventually  come up with the final document.
> >
> >It was said here that a report on the summit in Atlanta will be posted
>and
> >I
> >know a lot of people are waiting for that to provide them with some basic
> >information. If it was posted to the GL, I missed it, and I believe
> >Momodou
> >Sidibeh enquired about this report the other day.
> >
> >I had made enquiries as to how things will be organized as far as the
> >diasporans were concerned, i.e what our role will be, and how the effort
> >will be
> >coordinated and it was at this time that I was told given the above
> >information.
> >
> >I was later  informed that the organizers of the summit were accepting
> >nominations for names to form a committee, so it would seem then that the
> >committes
> >are not open for people to just volunteer to help, they have to be
> >selected by
> >someone.
> >
> >In essence, so far, at least on the GL, there is not much information
> >about
> >what is being organized and who is organizing it, and whether they are
> >looking
> >for volunteers or not.
> >I think that unless this is considereed priviledged information, those
>who
> >are the organizers perhaps need to provide some basic information about
> >what is
> >going on and provide some direction to those who are willing to assist,
>or
> >simply keep them informed so as not to defeat the purpose of the idea.
> >Even if
> >there is already a group that has been selected  by someone to serve on
> >these
> >committees,  It would be wise to provide information to the general
>public
> >in
> >the diaspora so they can feel they are part of the process and will be
> >encouraged to lend their assistance financially or in other ways.
> >
> >Jabou Joh
> >
> >
> >[log in to unmask] writes:>
> > >
> > > Folks, I am appealing to all that pledged to show that they are
>serious
> > > about saving the Gambia by sending in their contributions.  Please
>take
> >a
> > > look at the attached list and honestly ask yourself whether you've
> >measured
> > > up.  Folks, talk alone is not going to save the Gambia, just as
>Jammeh's
> > > preaching is not feeding our farmers.  The real fight to get rid of
>Yaya
> >has
> > > just begun and Yaya knows that, which is why he is on the offensive
> >against
> > > the Alternative party leaders.  We asked the party leaders to come
> >together
> > > and wrestle the criminal that is Yaya out.  However, we are not
> > > demonstrating that we are serious on our request because we are way
> >under
> > > budget on raising the funds we are capable of raising.  We also need
>to
> >be
> > > serious about forming the committees that we talked about.  Why is it
> >that
> > > we are quick to request or state what we need to do or not do as a
> >people
> > > but drag our feet when it comes to putting a cent where our mouth is?
> >We've
> > > done that ever since Jammeh stole power and it has not gained us
>nothing
> >but
> > > more corruption and increased poverty of our people.  We all know what
> >it
> > > will take to bring down Yaya, but where we fall woefully short is
> >providing
> > > financial support to the Alternative.  Why is that?  If we just talk
> >about
> > > the plight of the masses on cyberspace but don't match our words with
> >our
> > > financial responsibility, then we are not helping them much, for talk
>is
> >the
> > > cheapest commodity on the block and they can do just that.  Infact,
>they
> >are
> > > doing just that in their bedrooms, or whenever electricity is out,
>which
> >is
> > > all the time.  So, please let us reconsider our attitude towards
>saving
> >the
> > > Gambia.  Let us not just say it, let us act it.  So, before you send
> >your
> > > next article to speak on behalf of Gambians or their plight, please
>ask
> > > yourself if you really earned the privilege to do so.  Aside from
>being
> > > Gambian by birth or other process, are you fulfilling the
>responsibility
> > > that comes with citizenship?  We are in a state of crisis that not
>only
> > > requires our intellect, but also our wallet as well, and I think we
>are
> >too
> > > intelligent to be reminded of this.
> > >
> > > Please send your donations to Joe Sambou, 8046 S. Kimbark Ave.,
>Chicago,
> >IL
> > > 60619.  I also encourage people to order the coalition summit tapes
>from
> > > Kebba Foon or myself.  I got a copy and I highly recommend that those
> >that
> > > did  not make it to Atlanta get a copy.  You'll have the chance to
>hear
> >all
> > > that was said and it will help you follow the journey that we'll
>pledged
> >to
> > > continue.  Thanks for your consideration in this very important issue.
> > >
> > > Chi Jaama
> > >
> > > Joe Sambou
> > >
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