We are the voice for responsible volunteering and eco-, rural- and community-based travel in The Gambia.
From July, 20 to September 25, 2026, we will organize the 13th consecutive Summer Camp in The Gambia. Since 2014, these summer camps have been held without interruption, bringing together volunteers, local teachers, children, and parents each year to create a warm, heartfelt, and truly unforgettable sense of community. Who Are the Summer Camps For? …
For two weeks in The Gambia, I volunteered at Brufut Upper Basic and Senior Secondary School (BUBSS). I went to learn as much as I could about Gambian life, and to be as useful and productive as possible while I was there. My first impressions were immediate and vivid: unpaved sandy roads, even in the …
December is the season when the world softly wraps itself in warmth, when the air fills with the scent of homemade treats, the glow of festive lights, and that quiet kind of magic that always finds its way into our hearts. It is a time when children’s eyes shine like stars, and when each of …
Next year, between July 20 and September 25, we will host our 13th summer camp for the children of Kids Are The World Nursery School and for other children from the village. Our summer camps have been running continuously since 2014 and have proven over the years to be one of our most successful and …
Embark on a captivating 7-day adventure with the Ninki Nanka Musical Trail, where music meets responsible travel and volunteering in The Gambia. The program, led by Volunteer Trails Charitable Organisation in association with local partners and communities, offers a blend of cultural immersion, conservation experiences, and community engagement, creating unforgettable memories while making a positive impact. The Musical Trail is scheduled for September 29, 2024. After the 7-day program, you can extend your experience with one or two weeks of volunteering in various fields.
We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who played a pivotal role in making phase 2 of the Solar Lights project in Kerewan Samba Sira village a resounding success. Your collective efforts, commitment, and support have genuinely illuminated the lives of the villagers, and we are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent visit to the community.
This can’t be started differently than to say that the experience was amazing, and it truly warmed my heart. If you are thinking of going to The Gambia as a volunteer, don’t wait any longer – just go for it. You won’t regret it. I know I should start at the beginning, so I’ll go back now.
LIGHT IS LIFE! It was a day that we will never forget! The first phase of solar light installation – the project initiated by Yerro Saidy and his brother, Mohammed Saidy, Alkalo of Kerewan Samba Sira village – was successfully implemented! Very little time has passed from an idea of installing 100 solar lights to …
In developed countries, having electricity has become so obvious that people don’t even think about how life would be without it. Only when the short well-announced power breaks happen, the distress and reminder of its value come back to mind. But now imagine that not only your home, but streets around your home would also be in complete darkness every night.