October 2023 ReflectionsI have loved every minute and I cannot wait to be back next year! If you are considering going, then my advice is GO- you will not regret it. It… Read more
Dan’s Experience
My first time out to The Gambia (aka the smiling coast of Africa) is something I will never forget! The people there are so welcoming, hard working and the happiest people I… Read more
Lisa Celebrates 25 Years
On October 30th 1997, as a young teacher, I flew to The Gambia with a Yorkshire couple, John and Cathy Scott with the aim of helping them set up a school for… Read more
Becky supports her sponsor’s endeavours!
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…
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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…
Read moreTHANK YOU KATHLEEN!
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…
Read moreDirector`s Desk
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…
Read moreGenerational teaching..
We are now seeing the next generation of our…
Read moreZoë’s Story: ‘It was great to meet our sponsor children for the first time’
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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