Hygiene Packs
There is little to non-sanitation facilities in schools and girls will abstain from going to school during their monthly cycle due to lack of sanitation products. Click to learn more
Education Programme
Many girls in The Gambia want to go to school, college or university but cannot afford to due to many different factors, some girls have to support their families from an early age and go to work.
Tree Planting Project
Trees are a vital resource for rural poor communities in Africa. They provide shade and shelter, help to prevent soil erosion, restore degraded land, and can be a valuable source of food and nutrition.
Sponsor a Female Orphan
In the Gambia, there are many organisations that focus on the sponsorship of male orphans. GEMS focus is the well-being of our female orphans and to give them a better quality of life.
Girls Group
Each Friday GEMS Girls meet up to discuss Islamic reminders and how to implement those teachings into our everyday life. We also invite various inspirational guest speakers
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This is a sisterhood where we strive to support, guide and help each other. Each Gems member has a personal profile and individual career plan in which they are supported to reach their goals.
How we’re changing People’s lives
Our Aim
To focus on women’s needs in a holistic way, to empower, mentor and support young girls and women in areas such as Higher education, social welfare, health and hygiene, employment, training, and volunteering opportunities. Also by helping them to be leaders and achieve their full potential.
Our Volunteers
Nadine Perry
Founder
Nadine Farage
Founder
Khadija Njie
Volunteer
Binta Jaiteh
Volunteer
