Volunteers' Dedication Fuels Gambian Education

This story is about three adults in The Gambia who voluntarily run a nursery school for kids aged three to seven, from about 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, while also working full-time jobs.

I met these people on a trip to The Gambia, and they are genuine heroes to me. Despite palpable hardships, the locals maintained a vibrant and supportive community.

The school itself was modest but well-organized with purely donated supplies. They had a well-maintained library, and the heartbeat of the school were these three people who worked night shifts as their primary jobs but dedicated their days to teaching essential subjects at school.

Their energy was infectious, a mix of resilience and warmth, driven by an imperative need for education in a community where many couldn't afford it.

For me, the tireless work of these three people stands as a testament to the transformative power of education and an unshakable human spirit dedicated to nurturing and uplifting the next generation.

Remembering their selfless acts of service renews my faith in our collective future and the fundamental good of humanity.