Author: Kelly Poucher

I have recently revisited the Gambia with the New Life Gambia Charity.

I first visited in March 2016 and was excited to be able to return again. This trip we spent time visiting two schools…

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This was my 2nd visit to The Gambia and it was great to come back and see how things have been developing. The school at Half Dye has now got yet another level to…

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Jake is amongst the youngest visitors to the schools in The Gambia.

It was even his first time on an aeroplane. He joined a big group of 31 people, including his mother Zoe. Jake was a…

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The Gambia! Wow! I have so much to say about this incredible experience!

Visiting The Gambia in October 2016 was filled with so many precious memories – having completed mission trips previously I intentionally decided…

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The Gambia and me

A dream – From being a child Africa has always been somewhere I have dreamt of going to.

Reality – On my first visit to Kenya 20 years ago, I could not…

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In October, another group of volunteers travelled to The Gambia to visit the schools and to help wherever they could. One volunteer was Erica who shared her summary of the trip with us. This was…

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Two cyclists are to tackle a 500-mile challenge to ride through The Gambia and help a charity which provides education and access to health care for more than 1300 children. Mr…

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Over the last few months, a number of keen volunteers have been preparing and training for The Three Welsh Peaks Challenge. This will involve climbing three mountains across Wales across 48 hours, in order…

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We are thrilled with how the first aid room has turned out. Desmond, with his great skill, has turned a large former classroom at Kanifing, into a first aid…

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Psalm 145:8 The lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

It has been a real honour and privilege to visit the local community in Gambia. It was…

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