The
United States Ambassador to The Gambia, C. Patricia Alsup, on Tuesday,
September 6, began a comprehensive nationwide outreach to diverse communities
throughout The Gambia.
Ambassador
Alsup kicked off the tour with a visit to Pipeline Mosque and Foundation on
Kairaba Avenue.
She
was received by Imam Famu Joof and Chairman of the Foundation, Mr Abou Dandeh
Njie.
Ambassador
Alsup donated 20 50kg bags of rice to the Mosque for distribution to Gambians
in need, which falls in line with religious teachings encouraging alms to the
poor.
Over
the next two months, Ambassador Alsup will travel throughout The Gambia to meet
with government and religious leaders to foster understanding.
She
will also use the opportunity to donate bags of rice to mosques, churches, and
other places during the visits.
Ambassador
Alsup also would take the opportunity to visit U.S. government-funded projects
and programmes throughout the country.
The
visits will strengthen the U.S. Embassy’s partnership with beneficiaries, and
allow the Ambassador to see first-hand the positive impact of these projects in
rural Gambian communities.
She
will also meet with selected Mandela Washington Fellows and International
Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) alumni to learn about their follow-up
activities in support of Gambian development goals.
