Tanji Girl Power Club

LEARNING IS ALL ABOUT CHANGES 📚✍️♥️

Learning is all about change, and change drives learning. The two are inevitable and go hand in hand. Change is what creates a difference between the present and the future. In each area of life, it raises questions about readiness to take advantage of opportunities and to change behavioural patterns. Learning can bring about change by creating new capabilities and opening the door to new and unexpected opportunities. It also has the potential to empower a person to influence the future, providing choices that would not be available otherwise.

The main purpose of education is the integral development of a person. In addition, it is a source of it’s obvious benefits for a fuller and better life. Education can contribute to the betterment of society as a whole. It develops a society in which people are aware of their rights and duties.
Education is a cultural and learning process. Through this, all people can develop cognitive abilities, physical abilities and establish values ​​and beliefs. That allows us to act as good citizens.

Access to education is a right that all people have equally. Hence it has importance and significant value in the various areas of human development.
Education goes beyond acquiring or reinforcing knowledge. Since it is also a cultural process that allows us to better understand our context.
In this sense, education encompasses different purposes and valuable factors. That includes culture, moral values, cognitive development, and social integration.

I yearn to make education accessible for all but most especially for the girl child in The Gambia, because when the girl child is education we are then assured of a better today and future for our beloved motherland (The Gambia).

Support me today to enroll more girl child in school.

Slogan: Bringing Back Hope 📚❤️✍️

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION ?

INTRODUCTION:

The main purpose of education is the integral development of a person. In addition, it is a source of it’s s obvious benefits for a fuller and better life. Education can contribute to the betterment of society as a whole. It develops a society in which people are aware of their rights and duties.
Education is a cultural and learning process. Through this, all people can develop cognitive abilities, physical abilities and establish values ​​and beliefs. That allows us to act as good citizens.

Aspire to Inspire!

WHY IS EDUCATION IMPORTANT?

You also might think about the goal of education. You must be thinking that why do we need education? What is education for? What is the ultimate purpose of education? Is education important only for employment?

While thinking about education, many questions arise mind. Here is why education is important.

Access to education is a right that all people have equally. Hence it has importance and significant value in the various areas of human development.
Education goes beyond acquiring or reinforcing knowledge. Since it is also a cultural process that allows us to better understand our context.
In this sense, education encompasses different purposes and valuable factors. That includes culture, moral values, cognitive development, and social integration.

WHAT ARE THE FOUR PURPOSES OF EDUCATION?

Making money, indoctrinating, leading the way etc, are their ultimate goals. But these are not the purposes of education. But rather the instrumentalization of education in the service of frequently unspeakable objectives.
The purpose of education in this modern time is to accelerate people’s mindful progress. So that they can function in society. They can generate critical thoughts. Also, they can propose ideas or projects based on the common welfare. They become skilled enough to create a balanced society.
Learning is innate to the human being. Therefore, education is an essential process that is unstoppable and complex.

Education trains people free of thought, belief, and opinion. They become able to distinguish good from the bad. In an attempt, they get to share their knowledge with others.

I believe that every single child should be given the opportunity to go to school. In that way, they can learn to be self sufficient and reliant on themselves rather always on others- Literally, life without education is termed worthless, thus encouraging a regressing society which won’t suit our normal settings.

Slogan: Bringing Back Hope 📚✍️❤️🇬🇲

EDUCATING THE GIRL CHILD 📚🥰✍️

Empowering the girl child to have a better education is essential and so it’s my ultimate goal.

These girls comes to school without school bags and coming to school without a school and books is like going to a war field without a gun or bullet.
In trying to instill good manners into our girl child, we must endeavor in all ways to sensitive and encourage. And in so doing we must encourage them in all ways!!

I wouldn’t have been me today without the tireless support of my compassionate and visionary friends.

“A book is an umbrella, if you don’t open it then it has no use at all.”

Slogan: Bringing Back Hope 📚✍️🥰

CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE.....

We have a great opportunity to help shape the future.
And actually there’s nothing better in the world.

Because our children are our only real connection to the future and because they are the weakest, they come first in society.

This life is genuinely waiting for you to tackle it seriously with others and shape it according to the needs of humanity: sensible and worthy.

A country with children is a country with a future and hope. So giving the children the means to tackle and unlock their potentials is equivalent to helping them succeed.

Giving children life means is giving children a chance!

Slogan: Bringing Back Hope💪✍️🇬🇲

EDUCATION CHANGES THE NARRATIVE ✍️📚❤️

“I believe the only way we can use to change our country is through education, thus taking into consideration how regressed our beautiful country and continent has become over the past couple of years. We need to empower and build a solid foundation for our youngsters to start a skyrocketing development.” Lamin Koopmans

Meanwhile, it’s Monday and the beginning day in the school week. Wishing all the hardworking teachers and students a blissful weekend in school.

Slogan: Bringing Back Hope 🇬🇲📚✍️❤️

THUMBS UP TO THE HARDWORKING GAMBIAN WOMEN 👍🇬🇲💪

The hardworking Gambian women!They woke up early in the morning each day leaving the kids and husbands in bed, running helter-skelter to get something for the family to be fed.

If hard work, commitment and dedication is what can make a person a millionaire, then all Gambian women would’ve been millionaires by today. Certainly, they will not only boast their family status but as far to boom our countries economy. Yet, The Gambia government gives a blind eye to these hardworking and dedicated women.

Recommendations: I’m not an entrepreneur nor have I ever attended an entrepreneurship workshop or familiarization workshop; thus, I think the government in particular or other NGO’s should put their houses in order to bring on mechanisms and ways of implementing small-scale businesses (micro-business) for these women.

Consequently, if that becomes a reality we’ll see The Gambia not only becomes a people’s favorite but rather be among the elite countries which are drastically developing economically.

Moreover, in my upcoming project framework, I’ll be taking a closer look at ways and means of supporting and empowering The Gambian women particularly on small-scale businesses. In this way, I’ll not only be a champion change-maker but a make-it-happen hero!

The Gambian women are the true epitome of heroism. So if you know you then you know, but if you tend to be beating about the bush pretending not to know then you’re doomed. I hope and pray that all Gambian women continue to wallow in the river of happiness, peace and tranquility.

Your suggestions and recommendations are highly welcome in this series. I’m still on the learning process.......

If you truly love the Gambian women, please give them a thumbs up 👍

If you want to master something, teach it. The more you teach, the better you learn. Teaching is a powerful tool to learning!

The children of Tanji Lower Basic School are passionate about the school garden project, and so they want to learn in a unique way! Teaching is a noble profession, thus teachers are the central focus in that process; the uniqueness and passage of knowledge need to move freely in a conducive environment. Literally, people will always tend to confuse the acquisition of knowledge to only take place within the four corners of the classroom, but rather I’ll always reiterate that learning takes places even more faster in an open environment as it encourages the exchange of ideas and thoughts!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY FROM TANJI GIRL POWER CLUB ❤️💪🇬🇲

The greatest feeling of love is when you love yourself and those around you!

Today, 14th February, 2021 the Tanji Girl Power Club converged in a joyous environment to once again celebrate the Valentine’s Day. Today just as any other day is Valentines Day for this glorious club, because our main aim and objectives is showing love, affection and understanding to one another.

The girls were all beautiful dressed together with their mentors ready to grace the occasion, and this year we have new inclusion of members who all gave great sentiments about the club and their desire to share their progressive words and feeling of love and understanding.

The day began with participants taking their delicious breakfast and lunch, then proceed with our annual activities which are poem reading, singing and dancing, words of THANKS to the founder, girls sharing from one another among other activities that took place!

In attendance was the deputy headmistress of the school and the head of the mentors who goes by the beautiful name of Mrs. Awa Bittaye and in her remarks she said, “ You are all girls in your teen age and growing rapidly, that is why we deemed it necessary bringing you all together to preach words of peace, understanding and collaboration into your ears. We hope by the end of the day you will all learn something very important from us and within yourselves.” she concludes.

Another person who spoke to girl was Mr. Momodou Lamin Colley who said, “ I will like to thank you all for taking up your precious time to come and grace this occasion with us. When we punctuate by saying LOVE it purposefully mean loving each other as students, loving your parents at home and then your teachers at school. The day (Valentines Day)should not be used to think about boyfriend/girlfriend but rather think about your friends, parents and classmates at school.” he remarkably concludes.

Another inspiring mentor who spoke to the girls was Mr. Momodou Jallow who said, we are all happy for your coming and we hope you’ll equally have fun with us today.

“Educating the girl child is like preparing for a fulfilling future for our nation.” Lamin Koopmans

In light of the above, we will like to seize this opportunity in thanking everyone who supported us in one way or the other in making this glorious day a success. Special thanks goes out to Mrs. Haddy Njie for all the relentless support for the club. Not also forgetting the ever ready and spirited mentors for their steadfastness in making sure that the girls will always see light within their paths. I will never and ever forget my ever reliant and positive colleague at work and sister in Mrs. Fatou Drammeh for her readiness in all activities. We are saying a BIG THANKS 🙏 💪❤️🇬🇲🍀

Every young girl child should have the right to learn, develop and dream big. In helping them have proper education, then you should send them to school for a better tomorrow......

REMINDER FOR GIRLS
You are strong. You are capable.
You have the power to change the world.

Be cognisant of the fact that is through hard-work, dedication and commitment that you can overcome all obstacles on your way.

Education changes the entire narrative.




’s Voice

Earlier today, the founder and CEO of The Gambian Girl Power Club Mrs. Haddy Njie visited Tanji Lower Basic School and the girl power club of the aforementioned school. The visit generally was meant to visit the girls in the club and their mentors ( teachers), hence the pandemic has been a huge bo***ge this academic year. Consequently, we were unable to host most of our programs on the timeline but we hope this year everything will spark-off well.

In her deliberation, she lamented that the girl child should be extra motivated to be able to acquire the prerequisite knowledge that paves a fulfilling life. As young girls growing up and would one day become leaders, it’s very vital to start taking up responsibilities so as to start rolling on the line.

On her final statements, she advised the girls to be respectful to their teachers and parents if they want to succeed in their life.

“ The girl child should be given the right platform in order to be able to showcase their academic excellence.”

Photo credit: Ben Jallow📸🇬🇲❤️✌️

“ I believe the only way we can use to change our country is through education, thus taking into consideration how regressed our beautiful country and continent has become over the past couple of years. We need to empower and build a solid foundation for our youngsters to start a skyrocketing development.” Lamin Koopmans

Meanwhile, it’s Saturday and the last day in the school week. Wishing all the hardworking teachers and students a blissful weekend ahead.

Slogan: Bringing Back Hope 📚✍️❤️

Nothing can stop you from achieving your dreams. Do not limit yourself. And If the door refuses to open, kick it down.💪





Gambia Girl Power 💪✍️🇬🇲❤️

Happy International Day of the Girl Child 2020.

The theme for this year's International Girl Child Day is "My voice, our equal future."

On this occasion, we want all of us to recognize the rights of girls and the problems they are faced with around the world to be able to give them a better life, a better future. As in this year's theme.

Gambian Girl Power 📚❤️💪

Education is the basic human right entitled to every child. During this crisis; girls need your support more than ever before. Girls need to be encouraged to remain resilient and live a healthy lifestyle that will keep them safe until schools open. Girls need to be protected from child marriages. Girls need to be valued as equals.

"Let's work together to support girls so that we don't return to the status quo that hold back girls. Keep girls safe during this crisis".

A fulfilling life that pave a better way for all girls.

Slogan: I can 💪❤️🇬🇲

I agree with you ❤️💪🇬🇲

Education for the girl child is the finest way to empower the country.

An educated girl can become anything in life, she can become a president, minister, ambassador, teacher, lawyer, a mother, a motivator, a nurse, a midwife and even an activist for her fellow girls!

And so, the Tanji Girl Power Club got you all covered; as girls education and empowerment has always been our ultimate pride!

When they speak their voices are loudly heard from a distance!

I can
I believe I can
You can
And you believe you can
We all can,
So let’s begin the fiesta here!

Photo credit: Lamin Koopmans ❤️🇬🇲💪

Stay strong , stay safe and stay blessed! You're one of the great Change-maker’s the world today is in need of! You have empowered many future and present girls,you've impacted more than thousands of lives here and beyond!

Today, I’m celebrating Madam Haddy Setti Gormak Njie the founder and president of the Gambian Girl Power Club!

You’re an erudite of the Gambian Girl Power Club! As you’ve educated, inspired and aspiring for girl child!

In advocating to see a blissful world we all will be proud to call ours, creating a platform that gives equal opportunities to the girl child helps immensely!

I'm proud of you!
And The Gambian Girl Power Club is proud of you too❤️🇬🇲💪

At times you need to be at your comfort zone and give your mind some relief, you’ll be able to make some appraisal thoughts as to what you’ve achieved and what you precisely want to achieve! Being at your comfort zone will help.

In 4 years of teaching to help children reach the lives they love, I've seen that every person is a “ specialist” in at least one area of their life. Some are handy ( skillful) while others are specifically gifted in different subject areas. I keep on brainstorming and said to myself that, every child is born an artist and they are specialist in their own ways!

Many people will stay insecure, because they don't know how to move past it, or because they don't believe they can.

But the truth is you can create flow in any area of your life, you just need to apply yourself in the right way to change things.

Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten. Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

I choose to be a teacher because I believe I can collaborate and contribute for a better world!

Give yourself a whole full day chill out with kids and you’ll feel as if you’ve been to heaven and came back.A day with kids is a day full of bliss!

Let’s cherish the kids as the future beholds in their hands!

Keep your head up,
Build up your chemistry,
Stay focus,
Keep building your momentum,
Be hungry for glory,
Bite your pencil with great anxiety,
Be an enthusiastic & passionate girl,
Replace those books as your early morning coffee ☕️
And then, one day you’ll wallow in the river of success.....

Be cognisant of the fact that success never come overnight 📚 ✏️ 🖊 ✍️ ❤️

I feel no iota of uncertainty as to the success of these kids in the future. When I say investing in education is the best ever investment, I mean it.

It is our quest to inspire , train and help young people educated and stand on their own two feet and get ready for the world.

Investing in children and youths by making them accessible to basic education, it gives them an avenue to upgrade and stand firm on their feet for a fulfilling future.

It was on this light that I stood firm to make sure that some of the children who came from underprivileged families are given the opportunity.

Kudos to all the sponsors for the mastermind and humanitarian gesture!

Home is where our hearts belongs❤🇬🇲 💪

Photo credit: Lamin Koopmans