In light of the current outbreak of Covid-19, we are praying for the children and families we support across The Gambia.
Our Gambian staff are working to ensure the continued safety and security of the children we help. The Gambia – along with many other countries in West Africa – suffers from a lack of suitable medical equipment, trained healthcare professionals and hospital space, and so the impact of an outbreak in The Gambia would be undeniably devastating.
We are continually monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of our Gambian team and the children we support. Some of our larger projects are being suspended at present, but our child sponsorships are ongoing and our case workers are still working. We want to ensure that the children we have been supporting remain safe and healthy throughout this period, and that they have access to food, medicine, and other vital supplies should they need it.
More than ever, we are urgently appealing for financial assistance, donations and prayers. It is vital that our work continues – without our help, impoverished communities in The Gambia will face disastrous consequences as a result of this outbreak.
God bless and thank you.
The Child Aid Gambia Team