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