The items, according to the donors, are meant to augment the country’s education sector in ensuring effective learning environment for pupils in CRR.
The Bansang Swiss project secured the donation of furniture from a highly regarded financial institution of the Vaud region of Switzerland, who was keen to contribute to the wellbeing of Gambian students.
Further donations have included 7 SSD computers with screens; about 200 English teaching books from kindergarten to senior secondary levels, including digital coursebooks; all presented in a workshop on-site as well as high quality items of clothing for the sports teams.
The presentations were held in each of the partner schools in the Central River Region.
Giving an insight into the project, Nicola Ambrosi de Magistris Verzier, treasurer of the association, expressed delight to once again be able to work with their partners in Switzerland and The Gambia to deliver high value materials to support the students of Bansang.
‘So, we thank again our local coordinator Mr. Yahya Faal and the schools for their close collaboration in establishing their needs and for allowing us to deliver support for the youths, in turn, to the best of our abilities. Our long-term partnership grows stronger and will continue to do so.’
Started in December 2017, the Bansang Swiss Project is a family run non-profit association whose goal is to support the education of youths in the region of Bansang.
The organisation is committed to supporting local initiatives geared towards empowering the next generation through education.
Discussing education in The Gambia, Caroline (Briggs) Ambrosi de Magistris Verzier - Founder of the association, expressed pride to be associated with the event and to deliver such high-quality materials for use by Gambian students.
The initiative, she added, would significantly help in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
“Bringing our contribution to foster the best conditions possible for the development of students is at the heart of our mission. I would like to thank the Minister of Education, Mrs Claudiana Cole for making all this possible by facilitating our travels to the region with the tight collaboration of the Regional Director Mr. Joof, the Regional Cluster Coordinator Mr. Bah. Last but not least our Local Coordinator, Mr. Yahya Faal.”
Praising the initiative, minister of Education, Claudiana Cole, acknowledged that The Gambia can take pride in its strong curriculum and education standards.
Minister Cole noted that the support in terms of school furniture, supplementary teaching and learning books, digital course books, IT equipment and accessories, as well as some Sports Polo T-shirts provided by The Bansang Swiss Project would greatly help in offering a bright future for the youths of the region.
“The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education thanks The Bansang Swiss Project for the continued support it is rendering to schools in and around Bansang.”
