#National News

Hagie Gai Drammeh Foundation extends largesse to schools, communities

Nov 21, 2024, 10:13 AM | Article By: Adama Jallow

Hagie Gai Drammeh Foundation for the Physically Challenged, a local charity in The Gambia with the support of one Krish Roopnarine, a Canadian philanthropist recently extended magnanimity with the donation of sporting materials to Gambia High School and St. Augustine's Boys High School in Banjul.

The gesture includes the installation of a basketball ring at the Gambia High School, while a basketball net and ring was donated to St. Augustine Senior Secondary School.

The gesture was aimed at enhancing the sports experience for students at both schools.

At both schools, students expressed appreciation and thanked the donor for the gesture.

The foundation’s outreach also continued with the donation of three computers to improve quality teaching and learning at Gunjur Senior Secondary School.

Similar donation was presented to the family of one Gorgi Sowe, who is currently detained at the State Centre Prison, Mile 11 in Jalambang for allegedly chopping his wife’s legs with cutlass.

The foundation provided clothing and school materials for Sowe’s children, who have been struggling due to financial difficulties.

Receiving the items, the wife of Gorgi Sowe, who is now disabled and the breadwinner of the family, expressed gratitude for the donation.

"We never expected this help. It means so much to us during this hard time."

In a similar gesture along Kairaba Avenue, the foundation donated a wheelchair to a physically challenged individual and also donated wheelchair and a walker to Serekunda General Hospital.

"These donations are a blessing and we feel loved and supported when we receive such kindness." said one recipient.

The Hagie Gai Drammeh Foundation for the Physically Challenged, remains committed to uplifting the lives of those in need through its ongoing charitable initiatives.