Gambian bird guides, conservationists and drivers have really suffered from the close-down of tourism and there's no safety net in The Gambia. They are the eyes and ears of conservation in The Gambia and need support in these difficult times.

Project Wild Gambia have continued to support our Gambian team and was able to pay everyone again, the day before Tobaski (Gambia's Christmas for those who don't know). We've had some lovely messages from our team and they're all having a great time.

We have set up this appeal in response to people asking if they could donate to help support Gambia conservationists. A basic wage is only £30 per month and we are looking for people to donate that amount to help us support key Gambians until things return to normal. Apart from the support, we will use any extra funds to help our new Bushbaby reserve (the first in West Africa) and our tree nursery.

Thanks for any contribution you can make (it goes a very long way in The Gambia) and Eid Mubarak to all of our friends wherever they are!