Hi Manneh,
I fully concur with your suggestion which if implemented would go a
long way in helping those brothers and sisters of ours in dire need of
education.
This is one effective way that Gambians abroad can contribute to the
educational development of The Gambia, by assisting those who lack
these basic facilities.
I am even more than ready to contribute US$50 to that noble idea of
yours.
Farage
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Subject: NEXT JULY 4TH, IS A PROJECT POSSIBLE?
Author: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
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Date: 2/3/00 11:11 PM
Hi everybody,
As the July forth celebration is fast approaching, i would
like to suggest that the gambia-L together with the help of our intellectual
community in diaspora especially those in US to organize a massive
fundraising campaign to help The University of the Gambia.
The fundraising can be done in this way(a suggestion only).
1 That every Gambian attending July 4th should be encouraged to give at
least $20.00 to the organising committee.
2.Those not in attendance also be encouraged to send in their contributions.
3. Bussiness selling stuffs at the occation should also contribute
4. A committee be set up that will include Gambia-L management, season
educationist, July Fourth organizers, members or officials of reputable
philanthropic organizations in and around Atlanta, and representatives of
Gambian organisations in the United State.
5. A project document be written as soon as possible detailing the
objectives of this endeavour, what strategies, programs and procedures to
use .
6.A proper effective control system be in place to protect funds and also
build confidence in the whole process. This could include setting up a
website by Gambia-L where every donor will have an account and pin number to
access any contributions he or she made. The website should have on its home
page an area where anybody can look at all the financial transactions made
committee. Those without computers example Ousman Bojang and his Brikama
folks should be sent an acknowledgement letter specifying details of how
their money is being used. This control system should be less costly.
7. That all contributions be collected on or before July Fourth Celebration
or soon thereafter and organising committee can buy computers, leaning
materials, etc and donate them to the university of The Gambia. May be
build a computer lab?
If organised well, we can have over $15,000!
The suggestions above are just what comes to my mind but i am sure a lot of
you have far more brilliant ideas. Please send your thoughts about this
meaningful project and let me know whether gambia-L can be a leading
organiser.
Tulung-o Ka Sobay-ya Tarra-Mandinka,meaning leisure and work together
Thanks
LAMIN PF MANNEH
PS: July 4th is the independence day of U.S.A.and it attract over 2000
Gambians all over the world in Atlanta, Georgia.
>From: Joe Sambou <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
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>Subject: Bantaba
>Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 10:36:31 -0500
>
>This message is directed to the July 4, organizers in Hotlanta - B. Silla,
>Musa Jeng, Abdoulie N'jie, Mafy, Saidou N'Dow and all others not mentioned,
>but nonetheless important. Pardon me for not mentioning any sisters in this
>list, for no name came to mind. I would not be offended should anyone
>volunteer to make themselves known to me. It would be a great privilege to
>me. It would also be helpful if the organizers could put out a list of
>the "Who is Who" in their organization. Have you folks thought about
>sponsoring a "Bantaba" as part of the July 4, celebrations? I think it
>would be great for us to meet to really discuss the direction our country
>is headed. I appreciate any responses.
>
>Chi jama
>
>Joe Sambou
>
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