#National News

AGA distributes Iftar bread to communities

May 5, 2022, 12:31 PM | Article By: Cherno Omar Bobb

Altogether Giving Africa (AGA), a UK/Gambia charity trust has once again supported various families in The Gambia with Iftar bread.

The charity trust through their Gambian president, Kebba Banja recently presented families in West Coast Region with Iftar bread in observance of the Holy month of Ramadan.

Abdou Jabang, a beneficiary expressed delight in receiving the gesture, saying they have seen the great work that the charity is doing in Africa and therefore thanked them.  “We African love and appreciate you AGA.”

Last year, AGA Gambia members also donated Iftar bread to communities in London Corner, Sukuta, Dippakunda, Bundung Borehole, Bakoteh Bantaba, Serrekunda and Westfield.

It could be recalled that, AGA UK/Gambia in observance of the Muslim feast of Eid al-Fitr, marking the muslim feast of Ramadan over the years presented bags of rice, cooking oil and onion to Gambian families.

The charity trust also supported five Gambian families with one hundred and fifty pounds sterling at the commencement of last year’s Muslim month of Ramadan. Earlier the same month, the trust also donated 12 bags of 25kg rice to families in various Gambian communities, who were not able to earn funds to provide food for their families during the isolation period of covid-19 pandemic.

The charity also donated buckets and sanitary materials to mosques, hospitals and other places across the country in a bid to manage and contain the spread of corona virus in the country.

The UK/Gambia non- profit group, remains committed to sharing its passion to help disadvantaged communities across Africa, particularly in The Gambia.