4. April 2020 – The first phase of the distribution of food and sanitary items kicked off on the 31st of March 2020, were over four underprivileged families benefited in different locations around Serrekunda.
One beneficiary who was a mother of seven (7) expressed happiness and gratitude. Saying she makes her ends meet by selling in the market but now that she has food on her table, she will be able to stay at home and look after her kids. As it is said, to keep social distance is important to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. But a privilege which many people in The Gambia don’t have because of the high poverty rate and the people are facing more and more hunger during these trying times.
The distribution continues in Sanyang and Kololi where different families who have little or no provisions benefited. Similar distributions took place during the last four days, so we could already supply some twenty families.
Apart from distribution of provisions (food stuffs) different shops and houses also received hand washing equipments geared towards mitigating the spread of the virus.
We call on other people to emulate the gesture, as we cannot supply all the people in need. There are many struggling families in The Gambia and the government isn’t really taking responsibility and supporting them with essentials.
Anybody who like to support us, can contact us:
Email: thepeoplescollective@riseup.net
Phone/Signal/Whatsapp: +220 779 14 17
