Farm
for Life, a UK charitable organisation through Sam Saidykhan, a Gambian
philanthropist residing in the United Kingdom, on 6 October 2016 donated 2
wheelchairs and crotches to the Gambia Federation of the Disabled.
Speaking
at the handing-over ceremony held at GFD Office, Ebrima Dibbasey, Executive
Director of GFD, expressed delight and appreciation about the gesture.
He
said some of their educational opportunities are denied them due to lack of
materials such as wheelchairs, crotches, walking canes, and other essential
items.
They
therefore called on others to emulate Mr Saidykhan in supporting them.
Demand
for these materials is at a high level, he said, adding that “government
through their rehabilitation centre at Social Welfare is doing a lot but cannot
do it all”.
People
with disabilities have skills and knowledge and they want to ensure they are
able to effectively and efficiently contribute their quota to national
development.
To
be able to do that they need to be supported in all their endeavours, he added.
He
said the materials would be given only to the right people who deserve to have
them.
Lamin
Dibba, Secretary General of GFD, said they are always open to good gestures in
the service of people with disabilities.
The
disabled in the provinces are in dire need of such materials, he said, adding:
“No one knows what the future holds and as such people should support those
with disabilities because any one can become a victim.”
Natoma
Camara, Mistress of GOVI Resource Centre for Children with Low Vision, for her
part, thanked the donor.
Sam
Saidykhan, in his remarks, said they hope to bring more materials that would
include wheelchairs, crotches and items like books, beds, other furniture and
educational materials that will be of use to the disabled.
Banna
Badjie, assistant Rates Manager at KMC, also thanked Mr Saidykhan and urged
other Gambians in the diaspora to emulate him.
