How You Can Help?

Make a connection, leave your mark!

Afrikaya Sponsorship

You can sponsor Afrikaya either by monthly donation or as a one-off donation: for general purposes or a specific project.

a. General donations

Your donation goes straight into the school fund and will be spent on whatever the school needs most at that time, allowing each child to directly benefit from this donation.

To make a donation, we would prefer you to donate via JustGiving. If you are a UK tax payer, this makes Gift Aid on your donation much easier for us to collect.

If you would prefer, you can set up a monthly Direct Debit, please email us on afrikayathecharity@gmail.com for more information.

b. Child Sponsorship

If you wish to sponsor an individual child, please go to Sponsor a Child

c. Become a Friend of Afrikaya

If you would like to become a Friend of Afrikaya then set up a monthly donation through Just Giving, for as much or as little as you want.

c. Choose Where Your Money Goes!

At Afrikaya Nursery School, you can decide exactly how your donation is used. Whatever your interest or the size of your gift, you’ll be an important part of the school’s story.
The choice is yours!

Sponsorship Opportunities

• School Uniforms
Many families struggle to afford uniforms for non‑sponsored children. Just £20 provides two uniforms plus a school t‑shirt and skirt for girls.
• Warm Clothing
Mornings can be chilly, and every child needs a sweatshirt, jumper, or cardigan. £10 buys two and covers delivery to The Gambia.
• Rice for School Lunches
£40 supplies a month’s worth of rice, ensuring children receive a nutritious daily meal.
• Lucky & Blondie – Our School Dogs
Support their food and vet care with £10 a month.

• Medication & Health Care
• £50 per term provides malarial medication so urgent cases can be treated on site by our school nurse, Musa Sawareh.
• Another £50 per term covers vitamin syrup, children’s pain relief, anti‑fungal treatments, worming syrup, and more.
• Kitchen Garden
£20 buys seeds and pays for extra help during planting and preparation, helping us grow fresh produce.
• School Furniture
• Chair: £20 (add your name carved for an extra £5)
• Desk: £50
• Classroom cupboard: £180
• Library – The Dream Room
Our new reading room is stocked with age‑appropriate, culturally relevant books and cared for by teaching assistant Modou Lamin. Each class spends at least an hour a week reading or being read to. You can donate pre‑loved children’s books (ages 3–7) or make a monetary contribution of any size.
• Music Room Currently in development, we’re building a space where children can enjoy music lessons for at least an hour each week. We already have some instruments but need more, and we hope to employ a dedicated music teacher.