Service
for Peace Sukuta chapter is a youth organization in Sukuta, Kombo North in West
Coast Region, which advocates for peace through voluntary service and youth
participation in development activities.
Last
Friday it inaugurated a newly constructed security house at Dembadu mini
stadium. The house was built by Service for Peace to the tune of D80,000.
In
her handing over address, Berver Berndt, International adviser for Service for
Peace, spoke briefly about the giant strides the association is making while
calling for strong ties and unity between the association and the community of
Sukuta.
Madam
Berver encouraged the community of Sukuta to continue supporting Service for
Peace as she underscored the importance of being helpful and supportive of the
development of the community.
She
also thanked the association for their invaluable contribution and
participation at community level.
Speaking
earlier, Sheriffo Makalo, who spoke on half of the Alkalo of Sukuta, said the
effort of the association is well appreciated. He lauded the contribution of
Service for Peace and expressed delight over the services they render to the
community of Sukuta.
For
his part, Ebrima Jadama, a representative from Federation for Peace Gambia,
also dilated on peace and unity.
Jadama
advised the youth to desist from crimes, and he underscored the significance of
peace promotion.
He
called on Sukutarians to remain united, adding that people should live together
in unison and harmony as well as support one another.
Jadama
applauded the efforts of Service for Peace.
Amadou
Jammeh, coordinator of Service for Peace, said Service for Peace aims at
bringing young people together and sensitizing them to seek peace and unity as
well as sponsor them.
According
to him since the inception of Service for Peace, he had contributed “immensely”
to the development of the community and ranging from donations not only in
Sukuta but also in many communities in the country.
‘’We
sponsored two hundred students who graduated from high schools,” he said.
Other
speakers at the event were Cherno B. Cham, National coordinator, Service for
Peace, and Lamin Darboe, all applauded Service for Peace for their giant
strides and contribution to community development.
