Muslim Charity

Gambia 2021 - Children of the World

Almost 26% of all youth aged between 5 and 14 years are forced to forego education due to extreme poverty. We hope to support schools in the rural areas and the children who live in the slums of Gambia.
£54,438
raised of £50,000 target
by 2439 supporters
Event: TeamMC - Gambia Charity Tour 2021, from 8 March 2021 to 15 March 2021
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Story

Most of these children are from deprived backgrounds where the day to day struggle includes the shortage of food, clean water, sanitation, and access to education.

Youth aged between 5 and 14 years are forced to forego education due to extreme poverty. We hope to support Madrassa's (schools) in the rural areas and the children who live in Gambia.

Children who attend school are less likely to face the dangers and offers from gangs who are ready to assimilate them into gangs and criminality and worse traffic them into sexually abusive and punishing work.

Many children work on plantations in backbreaking work while others work in back street alleys in dangerous and horrendous conditions.

Children who cannot find work are often left with only the option to beg leaving them prey for traffickers.

Schools provide a safe place for children to grow and learn. They are places where children can seek help, advice, and be inspired.

Our ambition is to support rural and slum schools to provide young people with the education and opportunities afforded to our children. Support Muslim Charity to help children aspire to be who they want to be.

About the charity

Muslim Charity

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Muslim Charity is a leading international relief and development NGO that aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, it successfully carries out short and long-term development projects - regardless of race, religion or gender.

Donation summary

Total raised
£54,437.19
+ £6,783.90 Gift Aid
Online donations
£52,687.19
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£10.00
Donations via fundraisers
£54,427.19

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