Barra has an estimated population of 8.000 inhabitants, most of whom are young people.
SAJUKA Community Development Group (SCDG) is a grassroots association located in the village of Barra, which is found at the mouth of the River Gambia, is one of the largest settlements in the north bank of the country. Barra and the surrounding villages are largely reliant on agricultural production and fishing in an environment where population growth has increased pressure on the land.
16/10/2015
What works in girls’ education: Evidence for the world’s best investment In a new book, "What Works in Girls' Education: Evidence for the World’s Best Investment," Gene Sperling and Rebecca Winthrop detail the abundance of evidence that girls’ education has incredibly high returns, economically, socially, and environmentally.
16/09/2015
UN News - UN envoy for education unveils plan to get 1 million Syrian children in school in 21 days With more than 4 million children having left Syria – half of them for Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey – in a “crisis of biblical proportions,” the United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education today said $250 million could get 1 million refugee children in school by the time the UN General Assembly…
26/08/2015
Teachers demand better pre-school education - Western Cape | IOL News South Africa's Premier Online News Source. Discover the world of IOL, News South Africa, Sport, Business, Financial, World News, Entertainment, Technology, Motoring, Travel, Property, Calssifieds & more.
12/08/2015
Youths target food, education as top 2030 development goals A research panel and a youth forum point out that world leaders should not attempt an impossible 169 targets but rather focus on the smartest goals.
12/08/2015
UN News - In video call, UN chief says education remains ‘passport to dignity’ for Gaza’s children Access to education can provide Gaza’s children with a “passport to dignity” and help break the cycle of poverty and violence that has afflicted the troubled enclave for decades, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.
06/08/2015
With No Money, More Students, African Universities Struggle Academics from around the African continent converged in Johannesburg last week for the African Universities Summit, a chance to tackle some of the major issues facing higher education in Africa toda...
06/08/2015
Satcoms linking rural schools in South Africa and Italy Teachers and students from rural schools in South Africa and Italy are benefiting from an ESA-supported project that enriches education through satcoms.
06/08/2015
Reaching Out In Africa The town of Mpal is in the Northwest corner of Senegal, sandwiched between forests of giant baobab trees on one side and the Atlantic Ocean a few miles away on the other side. Mpal’s mayor is Issa Diaw, a former high jumper whose son is a French basketball player. His son, Boris, became a frequent v…
Happy July! We would like to thank everyone who has sponsored an education for the 2013-2014 school year at Sajuka. We would like to remind everyone who sponsors a child the renewal for the 2014-2015 school year is coming up in August :) If you would like to sponsor, it is never too late! Contact us for details!
"Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom"....Oprah Winfrey
18/02/2014
Today is Jainaba's birthday. For $180 you can give her the gift of education! Contact us today to learn how.
Name: Jainaba Nyassi
DOB: 02/18/2005
Age: 8
S*x: Female
Grade: 1st
What is your favorite part of school? Reading
Favorite Color: Yellow
What do you like to do when you aren’t in school? Play on the playground
Do you eat lunch everyday? No
Who do you live with? Mother, 1 brother, and 2 sisters
What do you want to be when you grow up? Business Woman
17/02/2014
Today is Alhagie's birthday. For $180 you can give him the gift of education.
Name: Alhagie Yoro Jallow
DOB: 02/17/2001
Age: 12
S*x: Male
Grade: 4
What is your favorite part of school? English, Math, and Jolly Phonics
Favorite Color: Black
What do you like to do when you aren’t in school? Play Futbol
Do you eat lunch everyday? No
Who do you live with? Mother, Father, 2 brothers, and 6 sisters