Community Garden Project – The Gambia

It is being supervised by Shayla Summerhill, Peace Corps Volunteer, working with Packalinding Madina Kanbeng Kafo, a registered association, certified to operate since January 2009.

The association selected the project to help unite the community, address malnutrition, and alleviate poverty. In addition, it will foster food security within the community.

The project will bring variety to the diets of the villagers, and generate income for those who work in the garden. The principal beneficiaries will be the women who take part in the process.

The work will be done by volunteer members of the community. Project funds are being used for materials and other resources.

Water Charity is pleased to participate in this project. Once underway, we will keep you updated as it progresses.

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This project has been finished. To read about the conclusion of the project, CLICK HERE.

Conclusion of Packalinding Kafo Community Garden Project – The Gambia

This project was completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Shayla Summerhill. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE.

This project was to create a community garden in a village in The Gambia. Water Charity participated in the water-related aspects of the garden, including the construction of the garden well.

Shayla reports:

The objective of this project was to alleviate poverty and foster food security in the community. The community members were very positive and motivated to get the job completed efficiently and correctly.

45 people directly benefited from this project. The garden will help to generate income and give people variety in their diet.

We extend our thanks to Shayla for completing this important project.