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Gambia https://kerstintenschert.wixsite.com/handinhandev/en/gambia Hand in Hand e. V. GAMBIA Interesting facts about Gambia The Gambia is located on the west coast of the African continent and, at 11,295 km², is its smallest area state with a length of about 480 kilometers and a width of only about 50 kilometers. Apart from the coast, the Gambia is surrounded by Senegal, which is twenty times larger and has a total of 2.3 million inhabitants. The climate is tropical with a distinct rainy and dry season. The dry season lasts from November to May. The geographical position of the country, combined with the extensive wetlands, ensures a large number of diverse plant species. Approximately 530 different plant species are known in the Gambia. However, there is a lack of water, technology and money for sensible seed for productive agriculture. There is currently no state health system in the Gambia. People have to pay for every medical service themselves. If they can raise the money for the doctor, then that is usually of no use to them, since there is no money for prescribed medication. Due to the prevailing bitter poverty, large parts of the population are hardly able or not at all able to pay for medical treatment or therapy. The Gambia cannot offer commercially attractive sights or animal safaris, the secret attraction is the people, their colorful culture and the multitude of different bird species. It is definitely recommended for tourists to leave the hotel complex and go inland. Here, however, you should definitely pay attention to the cloths you wear . If possible, men should not go out on the street without outer clothing and in shorts, women should not wear shorts or skirts. Gambia's currency is the Dalasi, its sub-unit is called Butut. Since a currency decline combined with ever more expensive goods prevails, the butut can only be found in exceptional cases. In The Gambia, a colorful variety of ethnic groups live peacefully side by side. The Gambians are very friendly people who will do their best to strike up a conversation with a stranger. The largest population group is that of the Mandinka with a share of about 40 percent, followed by the Fulbe and the Wolof. A share of a quarter is distributed among the remaining ethnic groups. The be-all and end-all in The Gambia is greeting! If you observe the locals, you can see that the greeting rituals are very extensive. Extensive questions are asked about how the women, the mother and the children are doing. The greeting is a sign of respect. The official language since independence has been English. In the coastal region one can communicate well in English. In the hinterland you sometimes have to search a little longer until you find someone who understands English. Since many different ethnic groups live in Gambia, who are mainly defined by their own language, they speak several languages fluently or at least can make themselves understood in them. Over 20 different languages are spoken in the small country of The Gambia. The most common is the Mandinka. The Gambia's population is 90 percent Muslim, 9 percent Christian, and about 1 percent adheres to traditional African religions. There is a calm and peaceful coexistence between all religions. The Gambia is a secular state that encourages respect for all cultural and traditional values. This condition guarantees freedom for all to practice the religion of their choice.

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Project https://kerstintenschert.wixsite.com/handinhandev/en/s-projects-side-by-side Hand in Hand e. V. About our project work Our association was founded on June 1st, 2014 and since then has been working hand in hand with the local people, looking for solutions and opportunities to implement agricultural projects. Helping people to help themselves always comes first in anything we do. We are regularly visiting The Gambia and have initiated and successfully implemented numerous projects. Since 2018 we have been working with the Gambian partner association "Farmers for Change Association" (FFCA). With our guidance and support, FFCA was able to advance the upcoming organization and planning of the projects on site. There is still a lot to learn about the billing and bookkeeping of the projects, but they are on the right track. This requires, our steady committment to help, time and explanation of the importance of these processes.. By promoting agricultural self-sufficiency, we want to show people a perspective and a way forward. We see it as our task to show the population, especially the young people in the less touristy areas, a chance for a better life in Gambia and thus contain the causes of flight. We are also fighting for this here in Germany. Through various photo exhibitions and information evenings, we point out the conditions and plight of the people in the Gambia. The many successes of our work are also presented at these events. The women's gardens are more important than ever, especially with the immense price increases on all essential products. The basic requirements for a garden are the same for all projects. A borehole or well with associated pump, solar panels, a water tower, water basins, pipes to the water basins and a fence are required. The costs are not affordable for the residents, so we take it on as an association and finally hand over the project to the village. Gartenproject for Kunjata Our current project is in Kunjata (near Farafenni). The village elder, the imam, the alkallo (mayor), men and women were all very sympathetic and very happy about our support. We discussed all further matters. A borehole is already in place. The construction of the fence started two weeks after the announcement. At this rate, all further work could be completed by the end of the year. But we need your support for this. Read more Completed Projects Read more

Fence for Mara Kissa https://kerstintenschert.wixsite.com/handinhandev/en/zaun-f%C3%BCr-marakissa Hand in Hand e. V. Fence for Mara Kissa Our new garden between Mara Kissa and Busura is under construction. In January 2025, Kerstin Gebhardt took a look at the new project in Mara Kissa. This garden has been on the waiting list for some time. The call for help came from the local village teacher, who is also trained in agriculture. The women and men of Mara Kissa are trying to cultivate the land, but the biggest problem is the free-roaming cattle. At the moment, the men are sleeping on site to drive the cattle away. Otherwise all the effort would be in vain. The advantage is that the borehole, tower, pump and two solar cells are already in place. This means that the 150 x 150 meter plot only needs to be fenced in for the time being. As always, the village elder, many women and our contact person are present at the on-site appointments. Kerstin took a close look at the situation and had the situation explained to her. Of course, she also tested the teacher's knowledge of agriculture. She was very surprised and pleased. Finally someone who understands his subject. So we agreed that he would visit the women in our other gardens and pass on his knowledge to them. It's a great win-win situation. The villagers have already shown a great deal of initiative. They financed the 31-metre-deep borehole, the tower, a pump and, for the time being, two solar cells themselves. They took out a loan for the necessary water tank. Hats off to this achievement. This shows how important a functioning garden is to them. The area is already being cultivated. However, the fence is still missing. After consultation with the members, the residents received the go-ahead in mid-April 2025 and the necessary fencing material for the area was delivered. The men started work immediately. We will soon be installing more solar panels and building the necessary water basins. But all in good time. For this we need the necessary money and your support. If you are also convinced that this project should receive further help, then click on the following link at betterplace, 80 Euro for a water basin (click on this link to go to betterplace). Thank you very much already.

Missiranding ist Gartenprojekt auf der Nordbank, Projekt braucht noch Unterstützung bei der Realisierung, Anbau von Obst und Gemüse An island turns green, Jinack Island The approximately thirteen-kilometer-long narrow and 700-meter-wide island is located north of the town of Barra and extends to the border of Senegal. The side facing away from the sea is separated from the mainland by the 50-meter-wide Bolong (river), so that one can hardly speak of an island. There are extensive mangrove forests on all of the waters. The village elder contacted our local manager some time ago, explained the dramatic situation and asked for support. In the spring of 2023, our club president looked at the local conditions and discussed the next steps with the village elder. We made no promises because we still had an ongoing project. We only start a project when the financing is in place. At the end of February 2024, we were able to bring the families of Jinack Island the joyful news of their own family garden. At the time, a trip organised by Kerstin for a range of sponsors and reports was on site, which delivered the news. The joy was huge. The land of 150 x 150 meters was fenced in no time. By the end of March, the fence construction work was completed and at the beginning of April, water gushed from the 30-meter-deep borehole. The depth was necessary because salt water still lies at 25 meters. The four villages that belong to the island are very far from any tourism and the local markets. Even for clean drinking water, long distances must be covered every day. We are even more pleased that water is finally gushing. For the remaining work such as water tanks, water tower and the cultivation of the beds to be completed by the end of the year, we still need your support. With only 5 euros as start-up capital for seeds , you can support the families. We buy it directly on site and thus also support the local market. Please take action now. Donate and lets come together.

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Association https://kerstintenschert.wixsite.com/handinhandev/en/verein Hand in Hand e. V. We introduce ourselves Hand in Hand e.V. was founded in 2014 and since then has successfully completed numerous agricultural projects. Giving local people a perspective and the opportunity to improve their livelihood by growing fruit and vegetables is our main focus. There is nothing worse than suffering from hunger and thirst. Through many statistics we know how many people die from malnutrition. We want with her Support provide access to clean water to more families and villages. For us, water is as normal as the air we breathe, but a rare commodity in many parts of the world. Our work in Germany and the stays in the country are financed by our members themselves, so that 100% of membership fees and donations benefit the projects in Africa. We are an association that die Support and the promotion of self-help projects for people in Africa. In the projects, the focus is in particular on sustainability and the fastest possible transfer of responsibility to the local actors. Our team This is your team section. It's a great place to introduce your team and talk about what makes it special, such as your culture and work philosophy. Don't be afraid to illustrate personality and character to help users connect with your team. Chairman Kerstin Gebhardt Local Manager Pa Malang Saidy Deputy chairman KerstinTenschert-Fuge Farm for Change Association (FFCA)

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Es werden dringend Wasserbecken für Koloro benötigt. Frauen müssen viel Zeit für das lange Anstehen für Wasser aufbringen. Anbau von Obst und Gemüse https://www.handinhand-africa.com/waseerbecken-für-koloro Hand in Hand e. V. 18 Water basin for Koloro Have you ever carried a bucket of water 500 metres? That's what the women have to do every day to water their beds. A feat that takes a lot of time. In August 2024, the head of our association responded to Edrissa's request. Edrissa has been asking for help for a long time. We are on our way to Koloro. Koloro has a huge garden of around 4 hectares. The solar panels and fence were sponsored by the last government. The problem is that the women have to walk a long way to the 18 water taps. They have to walk 3 km to the garden, then up to 300 metres to the tap, around which a long queue forms. Then back to water and again to the tap, and so on. They usually stay in the garden all day to make the journey worthwhile. The women who are even further away from the tap have to dig their own wells, but these quickly run dry. Edrissa asks for water basins for his village, which are distributed over the entire area. This means that the water basins can always be filled and long queues can be avoided. One water basin requires 10 bags of cement. One bag costs 8 euros and can make a big difference. Each water basin makes the women's work much easier. But we can only realise this together. Help us with our campaign, 80 euros for a water basin (click on this link to go to betterplace). It is February 2025 and we can report that the water basins are now all filling up. The women are immensely grateful and happy. Efficient cultivation and energy-saving watering are now possible.

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Donation https://kerstintenschert.wixsite.com/handinhandev/en/spenden Hand in Hand e. V. Together we can move a lot. Help us! Any amount is welcome by us and the local people. Donation account Account holder: Hand in Hand e.V. Bank details Deutsche Kreditbank AG IBAN: DE 17120300001020227300 BIC: BYLADEM 1001 Please enter the word "Donation" in the subject line. After receipt of your payment, you will of course receive a donation receipt from us. For this we need your contact details by e-mail or post. We assure you that your personal data will not be passed on to third parties and will be stored in accordance with legal regulations. There are also other easy ways to support us. One such way is via Betterplace. Click on our links below. There are also other easy ways to support us. betterplace Another great way is 'We can help' "We can help" is a platform that includes many online shops. Do you like shopping from home? Then take a look at the platform to see if your favorite shop is there and support us with your purchase. Any amount, no matter how small, is welcome. Are you still looking for a suitable gift? Then why not give away an orange tree. With the purchase of an orange tree you support our project work in The Gambia and also give away a unique and personal gift. We would be happy to create an accompanying certificate for the orange tree. For this we need the name of the recipient and the number. Send us the data via email or use our contact form . Have fun giving! The donated orange trees are planted on the beds in the garden projects and tended by the families. On the one hand they serve as sun protection and on the other hand the fruits are sold in the local markets. The proceeds are then transferred to an account. Possible repairs to solar panels, the pump, fence, etc. are financed from this account. They are therefore not dependent on any further support from the Hand in Hand eV association.