Mose et al, thanks for your efforts and will see you'll in February.  Keep
up the good work.

Chi Jaama

Joe Sambou


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>As Gambians living in the Diaspora, we can never turn our back from the
>Gambia. Clearly, there is an expectation among Gambians especially at home,
>that it is incumbent upon us to make a difference in the direction of the
>Gambia. As the Wollof saying “Yakarr” translation expectation is huge.
>Together, we can organize as a team to face up the challenge of this
>“Yakarr”. Below is an invitation to all Gambians to Atlanta, Georgia to an
>organized conference.
>
>Thank you
>
>SAVE THE GAMBIA DEMOCRACY PROJECT
>
>
>Gambians living in The Diaspora
>
>
>January 12, 2004
>
>
>
>
>
>
>RE: INVITATION TO A CONFERENCE FOR THE INAUGURATIN OF A POLITICAL INTEREST
>GROUP.
>
>Dear Sir/Madam:
>
>We would like you to join us for a conference in Atlanta, Georgia on
>Saturday, February 21, 2004. The purpose of this conference is to
>inaugurate a new political interest group for all Gambians living in the
>Diaspora, committed to effect meaningful and responsible change to the
>political climate in the Gambia.
>
>  It has been over a year since the new idea of Gambians living in the
>Diaspora coming together and organizing themselves in order to play a
>pivotal role in the future of our country. This new idea brought hope to
>all Gambians and friends of the Gambia living in the Diaspora. The creation
>of an organization that will be the voice of Gambians living in the
>Diaspora was welcomed news and sends a chilling message that in fact we do
>care what is happening to our country. Moreover, that we are going to
>organize as a team and we are going to be a force to be reckon with.  The
>heart breaking loss by the opposition in the last rigged General election
>left all of us devastated and frustrated.  It was no secret to anyone that
>the continuation of the Jammeh presidency would result to the break down of
>rule of law, continuation of a murderous and oppressive regime, and
>eventually lead to the collapse of the economy. The new idea was unveiled
>with its principal objective: the creation of a political interest group
>geared towards increasing awareness about the political, social, and
>economic issues in the Gambia. Its explicit goal was to raise financial
>resources to enable us to support a coalition effort, which can lead to
>contesting and winning the next general election in 2006.
>
>Since then, other efforts have been forwarded on both the Gambia post and
>Gambia-l, the very mediums that carry and represent the different views of
>Gambians living in the Diaspora. Below is a statement that is reflective of
>some of those views: “To restore democratic governance and the just
>application of law to Gambia, and to nurture institutions of democracy that
>guarantee inalienable rights to civil liberty and the freedoms enshrined in
>our constitution.”
>
>To all Gambians living in the Diaspora, now is the time to come together
>and nurture these beautiful ideas into workable programs. The formation of
>a real organization will enable us to speak with one voice, and build
>effective relationships with political parties, civic groups and all
>organizations, that are committed to the creation of a new Gambia.  On
>behalf of Gambians living in the Diaspora, we are looking forward to seeing
>you in Atlanta.
>
>Yours truly,
>
>Musa Jeng
>
>Conference Coordinator
>
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