Author: sylvia morgan

Becky Walker has been involved with the work of NLCC for more than 20 years and is a valued member of the Board of Trustees. She has sponsored a number of children over the…

Sue`s Story

I went to The Gambia 21 years ago when Lisa was  out there starting the first school and although for all those years I have sponsored, I have not returned, that is until…

Our amazing knitter of the most beautiful jumpers is now 100 years old! These on the children are the last she can make as her eyesight is failing. She now makes squares which her…

FROM THE DIRECTOR`S DESK

We are moving towards the end of another school year and are so thankful for the massive support we have received that has…

What a privilege!

Recently I had the great privilege of heading over to The Gambia. I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. Everyone told me that it…

My name is Clara Mendy and I am a Gambian by nationality. My mum was a single parent and by the time I was twelve, she was very sick. She had to care for…

My first visit to The Gambia was December 2006 with my then 10 &12 tear old sons. I loved the weather, the food and most of all the people. After many visits and both…

I met up with Sylvia when I was spending time in The Gambia in November 2018.  I spent a week visiting the children at both schools.  It was such a great opportunity…

Margaret Staples writes..

In the Gambian Health Care Policy, the government states that ‘Health is Wealth’. Many diseases and conditions can be prevented or treated to make a healthier nation. Our desire is that the children…