Gambia, is on the Atlantic coast of north-west Africa, and is the smallest country in Africa - half the size of Wales - and one of its poorest. The main export is peanuts upon which the economy depends. Primary education is free but not compulsory with around 84% enrolling, while only 34% enrol for secondary schooling. Due to the impoverishment of many families and the break-up of traditional family structures in Gambia, an increasing number of children have to fend for themselves on the streets. Our Global Ambassador, Mr Mutah Beale, has inspired MGR to become active in the country.Mutah Beale is a former rapper more commonly known as Napoleon. He was born to Muslim parents, but both of them were murdered when he was three years old, leaving him and his brothers as orphans themselves. MGR is in discussions with the government of Gambia through Mutah Beale to construct an orphanage in the country. The orphanage will be well structured, with organised education and extra curriculum activities in a self contained unit. The children will be welcomed and treated like individuals. Their basic needs will be looked after; i.e. they will be properly fed, properly clothed and given a good quality education.
Their education is particularly important to MGR because on leaving the orphanage they will find better paid employment, in order to support themselves or their siblings. Teaching them languages, basic computer skills etc along with the national curriculum of the country, will dramatically increase their chances of finding work. These children will be taken out of the downward cycle of poverty, by being in the orphanage and they will be protected from being exploited by others.
The MGR Orphanage will fully cater for at least 24 children at any one time, who have lost one or both of their parents, and especially those most vulnerable.
Cost of the MGR Orphanage is £95,000.00 or £25.00 per sqft.
Details of the MGR Orphanage:
A two floor building which consists of the following:
- 4 classrooms, an office, and toilet facilities
- Sleeping areas, kitchen, dining room/living area, prayer room/games room and a caretaker’s area.
The MGR Orphanage will fully cater for at least 24 children at any one time,who have lost one or both of their parents, and especially those mostvulnerable.
The building will be self sufficient and have an outdoor recreation area surrounded by a boundary wall.
For more information on this project email us on info@muslimglobalrelief.com or visit our donation page:
