How sponsorship helped Ebrima Sonko go from living in poverty to becoming a human rights champion

Ebrima Sonko says his mom knew he was special from the very...

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Fanta Darboe: From a village girl to a peace and girls’ rights advocate

My sponsorship journey with ChildFund began in 2008 when I was 8...

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From Sponsored Child to Million-Dollar Contractor

Just three years after volunteering to help install directional signage at the...

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Fatou, a former sponsored child is now The Gambia College’s , first-ever financial controller

Fatou was born into a less-privileged family. With many siblings and extended...

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From Sponsored Child to ChildFund Sponsorship Specialist

Across The Gambia, more than 66,000 primary school-age children and adolescents are...

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Introducing Social and Financial Education in The Gambia’s School Curriculum

ChildFund, in partnership with Aflatoun International, is working with The Gambia’s Ministry...

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Tendaba Community Celebrates Steady Water Supply and Improved Livelihoods

In the famous safari-style rural tourism camp of Tendaba, located in Kiang...

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How a Borehole and Garden Brought New Opportunities to Mariama’s Family

Mariama, 13, lives in the Western Region, in a community that is...

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New Water Infrastructure Sparks Economic Growth for 180 Women in Bafuloto Community

ChildFund installed a powerful water borehole in the community garden of Bafuloto,...

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“Thanks to the mosquito nets, it’s been over 6 months since any of my children caught malaria.” – Musa

Malaria remains one of the most pressing health challenges in The Gambia,...

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Sifoe Community in Kombo South District Celebrates Impact of New Bakery

In The Gambia, bread is a daily staple eaten with almost every...

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ChildFund Responds to Conflict in Foni with Food, Safety, and Education for Children

ChildFund is responding to the humanitarian crisis in The Gambia’s Foni districts,...

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