Young
Gambian Mum Fund, a charity comprising representatives from across the world
including The Gambia, on Sunday presented baby items worth D5,000 to the first
baby born at Serekunda clinic.
Receiving
the items, the mother of the first baby was full of joy, expressing
appreciation to the charity, saying the items would be of great help to her.
The
lucky mother, Haja Sillah, a resident of Tallinding, prayed for the charity to
continue supporting the needy people in society.
Isatou
Badjie, a senior community midwife attached to Serekunda clinic, said the
gesture of Young Gambian Mum Fund was “really appreciated”.
Speaking
on behalf of the staff and management of the clinic, Mrs Badjie urged the
charity to continue with “this good work”.
Also
speaking at the presentation, Oley Faal, a member of the Young Gambian Mum
Fund, said the idea of the charity started on Facebook, noting that the whole
idea to make difference in society, especially helping people with
difficulties.
She
commended the staff of Serekunda clinic for the reception accorded to them.
“The
donation is not much but this is just a start, but we will do more in future,”
Ms Faal said.
The donation includes baby oil, powders, and clothes, among others.
D30,000 cash
In
a related development, Young Gambian Mum Fund presented D30,000 cash to the son
of one Amie Sillah for a medical treatment in Dakar.
The
three-year-old boy has been suffering from eye defect and doctors said he needs
to under surgery in Dakar but the family could not finance the cost.
Receiving
the money, the mother of the boy, Amie Sillah, thanked the Almighty and the
charity for their “timely intervention”.
“I
have nothing to say but to thank you and I pray for the Almighty Allah to
reward your kind gesture,” she said.
