As numerous organisations set up in the drive to promote education and support the development of schools in The Gambia in conjunction with relevant partners, the Department of State for Basic and Secondary Education (DoSE) recently received a handsome donation from a charity organisation.

The organisation is Gambia – German School Book’s Project and it cites as one of its aims complimenting Government efforts in the education sector as well as helping to stem illiteracy.
 
The donated items include 13,000 books called ‘English for Beginners’, furniture and toys. The presentation was made at a colourful ceremony recently held at Tallinding Annex Lower Basic School.

In her speech at the handing over ceremony, Mrs. Katja Sanyang, the founder of the organisation, said the organisation aims to promote quality education in all Gambian schools irrespective of anything. She added that the gesture was a demonstration of their interest and concern for the development of schools. To her, the donation would be instrumental in achieving the group’s goals in schools. This will benefit the combat of illiteracy. According to her, the organisation has been assisting schools for the past five years. She finally urged the beneficiaries to put the donated items to good use.

In receiving the donated items on behalf of DoSE, Mr. Kunkung Jaberteh, the Assistant Permanent Secretary (ASP) said that the humanitarian gesture is worthy of emulation by all. The ASP assured those gathered that DoSE has been working collaboratively with organisations to promote excellence in educational achievement. He underscored the importance of the donation saying it cannot be overemphasised.
   
“This donation will be useful to Gambian schools,” he said. He used the occasion to appeal to other organisations to emulate the Gambia – German School Book’s Project.

For her part, Mrs. Fatou Sanyang expressed the need to be thankful to the donors. She urged the beneficiaries to use the materials wisely. Other speakers included Mr. Musa Sanyang and Mr. Alieu Darboe a press officer with the organisation. Adama Adding, a head girl at Tallinding, gave the vote of thanks.