Each year, we choose a local project in Africa that touches our hearts. This year, Disability Africa’s Gunjur Inclusion Project has deeply moved us. Our colleague Tristan (who is also running in the Damloop himself) visited Disability Africa's Gunjur Inclusion Center last May to be able to see for himself what great work is being done there. The Center serves the Gunjur region in Gambia, a country that is close to Campo due to our extensive business and partnerships (and even friendships) developed there.
At the Center, vulnerable disabled children – who often live in isolation due to a lack of facilities – come to play while receiving essential medical and educational support, as well as a warm meal. Sometimes, this is their only warm meal of the day. This approach has proven effective in helping children develop social and communication skills, motor skills, and friendships while having fun. These are things we sometimes take for granted.
We strive to raise sufficient funds for the Gunjur Inclusion Center to purchase a reliable minibus. Transporting children to the Center is a major issue, significantly worsened during the rainy season when roads to remote communities become almost impassable. With this new vehicle, children can be transported to and from the Center and to medical appointments. For those living in hard-to-reach communities, this can literally be a lifeline.
