Emergency Assistance Project
The Intervention Assistance Project provides rapid, professional, and targeted support to individuals and families in The Gambia who find themselves in unexpected life crises or emergency situations requiring immediate action. Its core purpose is to recognize distress in time, prevent its escalation, and ensure basic safety, stability, and a sense of community support.
Location
The Gambia
Duration
Since 2013 – ongoing
Objective
• To provide immediate assistance in cases of natural disasters • To support individuals and families facing serious health or social challenges (illness, loss of parents, sudden life changes) • To enable sponsorship or material support in cases such as childbirth or other exceptional circumstances • To establish a network of volunteers and donors capable of delivering fast, concrete assistance (food, clothing, hygiene supplies, financial aid)
Beneficiaries
More than 1,000 residents of The Gambia.
Activities
Establishing a rapid-response system that provides material, financial, psychosocial, and volunteer-based support to individuals and families in need, in close cooperation with local communities and partner organizations.
Impact
• Increased safety, stability, and sense of protection for individuals and families in crisis • Reduced social exclusion and faster recovery after emergencies • Strengthened solidarity, mutual support, and community cohesion • Improved long-term quality of life and greater community resilience
When a need for intervention is identified, an immediate response team is formed. In close cooperation with local communities, village leaders, schools, and basic social and health services, the team assesses the real needs of individuals and families.
Assistance is planned and delivered with respect for local conditions, cultural context, and available resources. Special emphasis is placed on rapid response, dignity, efficiency, and active involvement of the community throughout the support process.
Forms of Assistance
Support may be provided through:
- Material and financial aid (food, clothing, hygiene products, home repair support)
- Sponsorship programs, offering long-term support to children or families
- Psychosocial support, including emotional support, conversations, and counseling
- Volunteer work, such as organizing aid, distribution of supplies, and practical assistance
- Coordination with partner organizations that can provide additional resources or professional support
Impact
- Reduced feelings of helplessness and social exclusion among families in distress
- Stronger community bonds and increased solidarity
- Faster recovery after emergencies and major life challenges
- Long-term improvement in the quality of life of supported individuals
Who Have We Helped So Far?
May 2024 – Emergency Support for a Family with Triplets
In May 2024, a rapid and coordinated intervention was launched to support a family in which a mother, Ndey Sarr, gave birth to triplets. Immediately after birth, essential support was provided, including baby food and necessary medication for the mother.
Today, all three children are healthy and developing well. Each child now has a sponsor, providing the family with additional stability and long-term security.
In November 2025, sponsors and volunteers Mojca and Vida visited the family, bringing new clothes, toys, and a small financial donation. The visit also provided crucial emotional support and reassurance that the family is not alone.
What’s Next?
Anyone can become part of the Intervention Assistance story. Every act of solidarity helps ensure that support reaches those who need it most.
How You Can Support the Project
- Through donations, financial or material (food, clothing, school supplies, hygiene products)
- By volunteering, offering time, practical help, or professional skills
- By spreading the word, raising awareness and encouraging a culture of support
- Through sponsorship, providing long-term assistance to a child or family in need
Donation Details
Account Name: VOLUNTEER TRAILS – THE GAMBIA
Account Number (GMD): 6240037610
Account Number (EUR): 6240037611
Swift Code: ECOCGMGMXXX
Beneficiary Bank: Ecobank Gambia Ltd.
Beneficiary Bank Address: 42 Kairaba Avenue, Serekunda – The Gambia.