# Africa Amanah


## Posts

- [Supporting a Better Future: The Importance of Charity for Gambia](https://africaamanah.com/supporting-a-better-future-the-importance-of-charity-for-gambia/): Understanding the Need for Charity in Gambia Gambia, a small country located in West Africa, is known for its rich culture and warm-hearted people. Yet, many Gambians face significant challenges, including poverty, lack of access to education, and inadequate healthcare facilities. This understanding emphasizes the importance of charity for Gambia, as various organizations strive to make a difference in the lives of those in need. How Charity Efforts are Changing Lives Charity initiatives in Gambia play a vital role in improving the quality of life for many individuals and families. By providing essential resources such as food, clean water, and […]
- [Supporting Change: The Importance of Charity for Gambia](https://africaamanah.com/supporting-change-the-importance-of-charity-for-gambia/): The Role of Charity in Gambia’s Development Charity is a powerful tool that can foster significant changes in communities that are facing economic hardships. In Gambia, various charities are working tirelessly to improve living conditions. These organizations focus on vital areas such as education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. Education Initiatives in Gambia One of the main focuses of charity for Gambia is education. Many non-profit organizations provide scholarships, school supplies, and build schools to ensure children have access to learning. By investing in education, these charities help shape a brighter future for the younger generation, equipping them with the skills […]

## Pages

- [Our Team](https://africaamanah.com/our-team/): Our Team Our team includes an Executive board based in London and the Gambia who work with the International Director in Hong Kong. It is truly a global effort to organise outreach programs, build partnerships, raise awareness and work tirelessly on the ground to uplift lives and restore dignity. Alhaji Dembo Badjie Chairman Zafar Iqbal Vice Chairman Raj Darbari-Linares International Director Hadim Ceesay Project Manager
- [Where is the Gambia](https://africaamanah.com/where-is-the-gambia/): Where is the Gambia The Gambia is a small, predominantly Muslim West African country situated on the Atlantic coast surrounded by the neighbouring country of Senegal. The peculiar shape and size of the country are the result of territorial compromises made during the 19th century by Great Britain, which controlled the lower Gambia River, and France, which ruled the neighbouring colony of Senegal. The Gambia is Africa’s smallest nonisland country. It is also one of Africa’s most densely populated countries. A few towns are located upriver, but most Gambians live in rural villages. The major ethnic groups are similar to those in Senegal and […]
- [Gallery](https://africaamanah.com/gallery/): Gallery See the impact we’re making across The Gambia—one smile, one project, and one community at a time.
- [Case Study](https://africaamanah.com/case-study/): Case Study Featured Outreach: Baseng Foundation 2025 On April 2025, we reached 3 provinces across North and South Bank. See Campaigns $ 1,100 USD Donated to Widows and Orphans 200 Bags of rice 70 Bags of biscuits 100 Bags of sugar Charity Outreach Report Kunkujang Keitaya 2024 On 29th December 2024, Africa Amanah Foundation carried out a charity outreach in the Kunkujang Keitaya community, supporting 14 vulnerable households with essential food items and basic supplies. See Campaigns $ 1,100 USD Donated to Widows and Orphans 200 Bags of rice 70 Bags of biscuits 100 Bags of sugar
- [Contact Us](https://africaamanah.com/contact-us/): Contact Us Have a question, want to volunteer, or interested in partnering with us? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out by email or phone, and our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Reach out to join or collaborate: +852 9747 1992​ ishandarbari@hotmail.com​ Join Us To Create Lasting Change Whether you want to volunteer or partner with us, your energy and support help us uplift lives, run new campaigns, and make a real impact across The Gambia. We welcome passionate individuals, organizations, and companies ready to create positive change. Reach out to join or collaborate: […]
- [Profile - Zafar](https://africaamanah.com/profile-zafar/): Zafar Iqbal Zafar Iqbal was born in Pakistan and migrated to the UK at the age of 7 with his family. At a young age he embarked on the memorisation of the holy Qur’an and in his later years also completed a Masters in Islamic Studies.
 He does not have a social media presence as he prefers a more feet on the ground real-world lifestyle. His lifelong ambition is to assist poorer communities around the world by empowering them through education and Islam. Key Skills Charity Operations Zafar has worked for various NGO’s for the past 25 years. He brings […]
- [Profile - Raj](https://africaamanah.com/profile-raj/): Raj Darbari-Linares Raj Darbari-Linares is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with experience as a Business analyst and Project manager. He spent the early part of his career working at Buyside institutions such as BlackRock, Barclays and Schroders in the UK and more recently spent the last 3 years working and living in Hong Kong. Since 2024 he has wanted to focus his time and energy to help tackle water scarcity and using technology to create lasting change that can break the cycle intergenerational poverty. Key Skills Financial Analysis Raj has spent over a decade at leading financial organisations from Banks, […]
- [Profile - Alhaji](https://africaamanah.com/profile-alhaji/): Alhaji Dembo M. Badjie Alhaji Dembo M. Badjie is a retired Gambian civil servant and diplomat. He entered the Gambian Government in 1970, taking a break to study Political Science and Economics at Rust College, followed by postgraduate studies at Glasgow Caledonian University. A quintessential Public Servant and patriot who uses his diplomat skills to be a constant fighter for people’s power and dignity. Key Skills Diplomacy In 2010, he was appointed as Gambian Ambassador to India (also serving Bangladesh and Myanmar), before being redeployed to the Gambian Embassy in the People’s Republic of China in 2016 after the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and the Gambia. In […]
- [Profile - Hadim](https://africaamanah.com/profile-hadim/): Hadim Ceesay Hadim Ceesay is a dedicated second-year university student majoring in Economics, with a strong passion for understanding economic principles and their real-world applications. His academic pursuits are complemented by a deep commitment to his faith. He has memorized the Holy Quran and has been serving as a Qur’anic teacher for the past six years. This experience has not only enriched his spiritual life but also strengthened his teaching, communication, and leadership skills. Key Skills Deep Local Knowledge Being on the ground in the Gambia, Hadim understands local customs and languages, he currently speaks Madinka, Bambara, Wolof, Fula in […]
- [Charity Report 2025](https://africaamanah.com/charity-report-2025/): Charity Outreach Report April 2025 📍 Community: North Bank, South Bank and & Kanifing
 📅 Date: 13th – 15th April 2025 From April 13–15, 2025, Baseng Foundation distributed food and cash aid to over 500 households across 3 provinces in the Gambia. $ 1,100 USD Donated to Widows and Orphans 200 bags of rice 70 bags of biscuits 100 bags of sugar Objective To provide essential food commodities and cash donations to ease the hardships experienced by underprivileged families, especially the elderly, widows, and vulnerable groups during the holy month of Ramadan. The outreach aimed to support over 500 households […]
- [Charity Report 2024](https://africaamanah.com/charity-report-2024/): Charity Outreach Report Kunkujang Keitaya 2024 📍 Community: Kunkujang Keitaya
 📅 Date: 29th December 2024 On 29th December 2024, Africa Amanah Foundation carried out a charity outreach in the Kunkujang Keitaya community, supporting 14 vulnerable households with essential food items and basic supplies. 14 bags of rice 19 bags of onions 14 gallons of cooking oil 5 bags of sugar Objective 1 To support vulnerable households with basic food supplies 2 To foster community engagement and strengthen social ties 3 To promote the Foundation’s mission of alleviating poverty and supporting the underprivileged Outreach Highlight Community Engagement The outreach saw active […]
- [About Us](https://africaamanah.com/about-us/): About Us https://youtu.be/tm1uqTBOxdI?si=I-pqfGldLFWkdexa Africa Amanah Foundation (AAF) is a charity based in Kanifing, the Gambia Founded in 2020 by a group of passionate Africans dedicated to supporting the poor and needy in the Gambia and across Africa. 4+ Dedicated years 24+ Vilages covered Our Story We operate as a non-profit relief organization, focused on humanitarian aid, education, and community development. From distributing food to impoverished households to empowering youth through education, Africa Amanah Foundation (AAF) strives to be a lifeline for those most in need. Our Goals Promoting education, especially for children and young people, through various initiatives and support […]
- [Our Mission](https://africaamanah.com/our-mission/): Our Mission At Africa Amanah Foundation (AAF), every act of kindness is charity. We believe that together, we can create lasting change. Our work is rooted in compassion, solidarity, and the belief that every individual deserves access to basic necessities and opportunities to thrive. What We Stand For Poverty Alleviation Providing essential food, clothing, and healthcare support to the underprivileged Education Empowerment Supporting access to education for children and young people across Gambia and beyond Community Upliftment Creating sustainable programs that build resilient communities. Social Welfare Offering recreational and development programs to improve lives and restore hope We are committed […]
- [Home](https://africaamanah.com/): Together, We Can End Poverty and Uplift Lives Across the Gambia Founded in 2020 by a group of like-minded Africans, our mission is to uplift vulnerable communities by eradicating poverty, promoting education through technology, and providing essential support to those in need across the Gambia. Contact Us Our Mission To end poverty and hunger in Africa and empower the youth through education—because together, we can make a difference that truly counts.​ We have run 5 successful campaigns so far, and with your help would like to reach 50! We partner with local charities on the ground such as Baseng foundation to […]
- [Global Styles](https://africaamanah.com/global-styles/): Global Styles Colors Fonts buttons This page previews Global Fonts and Colors for this Kit. Changes made in Site Settings will be displayed here. Global Colors SYSTEM Primary Secondary Body text accent custom BG kIt Blue Element Blue Light BG White Element Transparent Overlay bg Global Fonts SYSTEM Primary abcd Secondary abcd body text Looking to change global styles?Click on top left menu in sidebarand then select Site Settings. accent text abcd custom 404 title abcd Hero headline abcd Box Title abcd Subtitle abcd Special Title abcd Body Text Italic Capitalize abcd Accent Text Underline abcd Buttons & Links Buttons […]


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