The GambiaThe GambiaJune 2010
Gambia 2010The President’s International AwardBakau Skills CentreKerewan Skills Centre
The BackgroundThe BackgroundBakau skills centre project ongoing for
approx 15 yearsPart of President’s International Award (D of E connections)GAMSCOTRegular Scottish Youth GroupsClose links with Highland, Falkirk and
D&GNew skills centre being developed in
Kerewan
President’s International President’s International AwardAward
D of E has sister-organisations throughout Commonwealth
Service, Skills, Physical◦Gambian emphasis on skills
Bakau Centre◦Self-funding◦Skills
car mechanics, cookery, woodwork, metalwork, business studies, IT…
Kerewan under construction
Impetus for 2010 tripImpetus for 2010 trip
Meldrum pupils went out in 2009 and helped build a skills centre at Kerewan
Director’s link with the projectSupport from Wood Family TrustLink to D of E Award for pupils
Travel Details - FlightsTravel Details - FlightsGoing Out Monday 14th June 2010
Coming Back Wednesday 30th June 2010
Health & SafetyHealth & SafetyVaccination program essential
◦ Yellow Fever, Hepatitis, Typhoid
◦ Malaria
Issues to ConsiderIssues to Consider
•Medical •Weather•Food & Drink•Group Management•“Everyday” risks•Inappropriate Behaviour•Project work•Wild life
What we’re doingWhat we’re doing3 or 4 days at Bakau
◦“Motel”(!), shared rooms, occasional running water and power, Restaurant
◦Acclimatisation, preparation for project, some work locally, sight-seeing
4 or 5 days at Kerewan◦Building work, limited water / sanitation◦Sleeping in local school, group cooking
Last few days at Bakau◦Some work etc., but mostly R & R?
Essential kitEssential kitLight tops and shorts / skirt (1 smart
set)Long sleeve shirt, trousers, hat with
brimSandals & closed-toe shoes / trainers Alcohol-based, anti-bacterial “dry
soap”, multi-purpose liquid soapInsect-repellent, sun glasses & sun
screenRehydration sachets & iodine dropsTorch / camera / duvet coverMosquito nets (2)
MoneyMoneyAccommodation at Bakau and
Kerewan £500Flights Gatwick – Banjul £479 Aberdeen- Gatwick £___Spending money – water,
presents, Gambian dress…
FinancesIndividual fundingOctober £250 depositJanuary £250March £250May £250Total £1000Group fundraising to cover trip to
James island, taxies and other expenses