Side
By Side Organisation and it’s U.S. contacts on January 13, 2017, provided
relief assistance to 20 underprivileged families in The Gambia. The
organisation donated bags of rice and gallons of cooking oil to families in
Bakau, Kanifing and Ebo Town.
The
initiative, launched by Heather Daniel, a U.S.- based philanthropist and
founder of New Hope Academy The Gambia, was meant to enhance livelihood of
these families during this time of uncertainty.
Handing
over the donation, the National Coordinator of Side By Side, Hatab Fadera, said
the food stuffs will enhance the daily sustenance of the beneficiaries,
especially during this time of uncertainty.
He
said the beneficiaries were carefully selected, and commended the donor for raising
the money. Underscoring the importance of neighbourliness, he stressed that
people should always remember each other especially during moments of
difficulty.
Side
By Side Admin and Finance Officer, Lamin Sawaneh, and Assistant Program
Officer, Malang Keita, all made similar remarks. The officials thanked Heather
Daniel for the initiative, and Beverly Berndt for the support.
