FOR CHARITY ORGANISATIONS

The Prophet also said: "Give charity without delay,

for it stands in the way of calamity."
Al-Tirmidhi,

OUR VISION
The primary vision of the Africa Muslims Agency is to uplift the standard of
life, morality and education of the most deserving and needy in the Continent
of Africa.
OUR MISSION

The Africa Muslims Agency, and its over three thousand fulltime employed staff spread
across the Continent of Africa vigorously strives towards, achieving maximum productivity,
service excellence and achieving the most professional results, for our donors and those in
need, primarily for the sake and progress of Islam in Africa. The Agency diligently pursues
this vision and mission in Africa by providing relief in respect of food to the most starving
and hungry; water to the most thirsty; shelter to the most destitute; medical care to the
most sick; education to the most needy and moreover, establishing poverty relief
developmental projects towards ultimate self sufficiency, and thereby, with the Help of Allah
(SWT) restoring the dignity, respect and honour of our fellow Muslims throughout Africa.

History of Africa Muslims Agency

Since January 1987, the Africa Muslims Agency also known as Direct Aid International
operated in 29 countries in Africa and one of the key elements of Africa Muslims Agency
since January 1987, has been to institutionalise Relief work. Africa Muslims Agency played
a key role in the 80’s in bridging the gap in South Africa between the indigenous population
and the donor community.
In South Africa, as well, over the past 30 years Africa Muslims Agenyc/Direct Aid
International has established itself as a trustworthy, dependable organisation that supports
the underprivileged in Southern Africa and on the Continent of Africa, when it comes to
winter projects, ramadhaan feeding, disaster relief, we can point to many successors eg:
Somalia in the 90’s, Sudan, Kenya, Mozambique floods, drought stricken areas, thousands
of masjids, water projects that are currently being done in Niger, Mozambique and Malawi.

One of the key focus points of AMA is to inspire the act of giving, when you think about it,
the whole concept is that we want people to understand that it is important to empower the
next generation, to develop leadership, to develop young people and to develop their
thinking and their mindset for a world that didn’t exist 30 years ago, back then the world
was a different place but now we have to adapt to the changing times and the changing
landscape around us, grow, change and develop, the youth that we are working with
currently are going to be experiencing a very different world in another few years from now,
therefore we need to be thinking about that, in preparing the youth for a world 30 years from
now.

Over the last 30 years, Alhamdulillah, it has grown into an magnanimous organisation that
has built thousands of waterwells on the Continent of Africa, hundreds of Schools and
Educational Facilities, multiple number of hospitals/clinics as well a few fully fledged
universities, many orphanages where thousands of orphaned children that are supported
through AMA/DAI programmes all over africa, many bursaries are also given, we can point
to many success stories of people that have grown tremendously because they have come
through the AMA educational programme.

For 30 years, the Africa Muslim Agency has been a beacon of hope to communities in
Africa.

Alhamdulillah by the grace of Allah, when Dr Summait established AMA in Kuwait in 1982
his vision was for the entire continent of Africa. In South Africa we are unique in a way that
South Africa became a home to the charitable work and noble work of Africa Muslims
Agency. On this note we have to say shukran to the donors from South Africa, to the people
that encouraged us and supported us throughout the 30 years of Africa Muslims Agency
and to the first founder if AMA, Dr A.R. Summait (R.A) and then to our late brother
Mohammed Farid Choonara (R.A).  He was the first director who saw the potential and
capacity of S.A and its muslim donors and muslim community at large.

The role that Africa Muslims Agency South Africa played in Malawi, Mozambique and
Somalia when the first drought crisis took place. Africa Muslims Agency, with the support,
communication, collaboration and co-operation with the donors played a major role in
fundraising the campaign. The aim was to take food to Somalia and Alhamdulillah it was
the most successful campaign in the history of time in the decade of that time, that is about
20 years ago. It was the first time that the South African Muslim Community collected their
efforts, their potential and their resources to send relief aid to Africa in such a huge convoy.

We have offices in 29 countries around Africa, four thousand full time staff members for
when a crisis happens in a certain area, we want an office there to assist the people on the
ground to be able to continue work even after the media has left, even after the bottle neck
is released. When a disaster happens everybody floods there, why? It’s necessary to release
the pressure of what’s going on but when the pressure is released people’s lives are not
changed immediately.  It needs sustainable projects.  You need to build, dig boreholes, drill
waterwells, build masjids, build classrooms, we need that to create dawah, to bring people
to the religion of Islam and to be able to educate them.  We need that sustainability but we
need people on the ground in order to sustain that.

There is a collective effort between donors implementing organisations and the

beneficiaries that is bringing all the elements together and is creating a developing society,
energetic society, progressive society and bringing the generations together for a more
progressive way of life.

AMA South Africa,30 years ago, brings to memory the apartheid days, the young generation
today don’t even know how we were living those days, how the country was being projected
in the world and how the underprivileged people of this country were living.  The most
difficult part of those days, the barrier the apartheid regime put and made between different
races so nobody knows what other races were experiencing.

One of the things that Africa Muslims Agency did, was break this barrier and integrate with
the underprivileged particularly in this example – in Lenasia where the squatter camps were,
nobody could reach them or integrate with them, but Alhamdulillah with the vision and
wisdom of Late M.F.Choonara, the founder of the office in Johannesburg, with the support
of the team of AMA, managed to communicate with the leadership of those communities.

To come to that for the first time in the history, it was a milestone, it was a pacesetter for us
and for all others that came to do the job.  At that time it was not possible to come to that
areas, to enter those areas and to talk to those people, Alhamdulillah Africa Muslims
Agency with Late brother M.F Choonara, his vision, his mission, his sacrifice, his
commitment managed to break all those barriers and we managed to put the first school in
that location and the change that took place and after that people could follow suit and
could say “oh, if that is possible for AMA we could also do the same and then the other
areas started in Laudium Pretoria and later in Erasmia. The Sadaqah E Jaariyah is for the
donors who donated towards the building of those schools and for the staff and leadership
of AMA and their beneficiaries till today they continue making dua and how many
generations.  For 30 years they are benefitting from that school and they will continue to
benefit, Insha Allah.

We make Dua to the Almighty to allow us to serve his deen through humanitarian efforts in
Africa especially community development projects for the next 30 years,Insha Allah..

The Prophet also said: "Give charity without delay,

for it stands in the way of calamity."
Al-Tirmidhi,
1. EDUCATION

Information:
The NGO Afrikaya is a local and UK registered charity that has built and set up a nursery school in
New Yundum, Gambia, for children in that community. It is regulated by the UK Charity Commission
(No. 1132367) and raises funds from donations [including child sponsorship] and by organising
fundraising events in the UK.
Objectives:
• To acquire a plot of land for the charity in Gambia, build the Afrikaya Nursery School for
local children aged between 3 and 7 and help with the maintenance of the building. Achieved
in 2011

• Assist with the development of the administrative staff and nursery school teaching in order
to improve education for local children.

• Assist with funding of teachers' salaries through child sponsorship.

• Work with the local village community to develop further educational facilities according to
recognised need.
 • Create links between primary schools in the UK and the new nursery school in order to
promote cultural and educational ties between the two countries.

• Champion community, musical and educational links between the UK and West Africa.

 Background:
The Afrikaya charity was founded in 2007 with the main aim of constructing a kindergarten
school for impoverished children. It was registered as an NGO in The Gambia in 2011. The
idea to focus on learning was because Afrikaya believes that the best way out of their poverty
trap is through education.

It all started when Geoff and Di Miles visited Yundum for a workshop on drumming and met an
impressive man named Kebba Jaina. Worried that his local community had scant chance of
becoming better educated, learn a livelihood and release themselves from impoverishment, he
desired that a school be established.

Unfortunately, Kebba has since passed away, but his vision is kept alive by Afrikaya UK. The
charity work closely with the Gambian villagers and have established a School Management
Committee comprising local people. As a tribute and memorial the PTA has named a tree on
the school compound "The Kebba Jaina Tree".

The nursery school in New Yundum opened its doors with 2 completed classrooms in January
2015. There are 2 more classrooms to complete and a medical centre and admin block to
construct.

Sponsor a Child
Why have a Child Sponsorship Programme?

All nursery schools in The Gambia are either private or are operated by charities. Many
of the families in New Yundum are living hand to mouth and are not able to afford
school fees, however small. Sponsored students are carefully chosen by members of the
community.

State education starts at age 7 and teaching is almost exclusively in English. The
majority of children live in families where English is not spoken. Therefore to start
primary school at age 7 with no English puts these children at a huge disadvantage. At
the Afrikaya Nursery School, the children are taught English but the teaching uses a
mixture of local languages as well as English.

How many children do we have currently sponsored?

January 2021: There are 160 children in the school, 89 of whom are sponsored to attend
by a total of 65 sponsors.
The Afrikaya Nursery School employs good quality staff, provides a nutritional
programme for its students, provides learning material and makes sure teacher training
is up to date. It also provides primary health care for its students.

What will sponsorship cost me?

£10 per calendar month payable via Virgin Money Giving or by Direct Debit – you
choose.

What will sponsorship cover?

 School Fees
 School uniform
 School materials such as reading books, exercise books, play materials, pens,
pencils, paints, paper.
 A light, healthy meal each school day.
 A contribution to school development fund.
 Health care and medication from a qualified nurse.

What will I get in return?

As a child’s sponsor, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have helped a child’s
future development, and will also receive:

 Photo of the child you sponsor.

 Family profile.
 Progress report & up to date photo each school year.
 Copy of the Afrikaya Child Protection Policy.
 A copy of the Afrikaya Child Sponsorship Policy
 A copy of the Visits Policy
 Regular information from Afrikaya.

If you are interested in becoming a Child Sponsor, please read the 3 policies and the
Privacy Statement below and complete the application form. Return the form to us
following the instructions on the form. Email: [email protected]

If you wonder why we only provide sponsorship until a child moves on to Primary
School, please read The Ethics of Children Sponsorship
Afrikaya Child Sponsorship Policy September 2019

Afrikaya child-protection-policy

visits-policy

Application to become an Afrikaya Child Sponsor feb 2019

privacy statement 2

The Ethics of Children Sponsorship Afrikaya chose to build and manage a nursery school in The Gambia,
believing that it is important to give deprived children a head start in life. State Primary Education starts
when a child is 7 years old. Those children, (usually those from more deprived backgrounds), who live in
communities where no English is spoken, are disadvantaged further immediately they start school. This
is because all the teaching is in English with no local languages allowed. At Nursery School they learn
speak, read and write in English. Child sponsorship is high on the charitable ‘feel-good’ factor. It feels
good to know you are helping a child become educated. However, it is important not to create
dependency and unrealistic expectations. In 2008, Sussex University undertook a study into the effects
on sponsored children in other African countries. They found that sponsorship, despite helping children,
could be unfair and divisive. This is particularly so when sponsors form close links with a child they
sponsor and send personal gifts, or even money. This raises expectations. It also creates “anxiety,
jealousy, disappointment among those children and families who receive no letters or gifts”. They
concluded that “the much larger scale of unmet expectations and emotional disappointment for
children poses a serious ethical concern and challenge”. Many sponsors decide that they wish to
become a sponsor when they are financially secure. In just a few years, or months, this security can
change and they are no longer in a position to continue monthly payments - through loss of income, ill-
health or both. By letting sponsorship run for the length of time the child remains at the school, the
sponsor can withdraw when the child graduates, if they so wish, without causing emotional upset to the
child. In an attempt to address some of the ethical concerns, Afrikaya: 1. makes it clear to each family
and child that sponsorship is just until they move on to primary school. 2. does not encourage personal
contact and no contact details are shared. 3. closely supervises any visits. 4. treats all students
respectfully and equally, thereby not encouraging personal gifts. 5. undertakes appeals, where the
money raised is used equally and transparently to meet the needs of each child. By providing a firm
foundation for a child’s learning, Afrikaya aims to help each child grow up to be an educated,
responsible member of the community in which they live. To contribute to that community, not just
take from it, nor be dependent on Afrikaya. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man
to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”
Afrikaya Child Sponsorship Policy Information for Potential Sponsors [updated September 2019] Afrikaya
knows that meeting the cost of a school place based on their family income will be difficult for some of
the families in the catchment area of the school. However, the Afrikaya Nursery School has to cover the
cost of employing good quality staff and providing a nutritional programme for its students. For this
reason, Afrikaya has developed a Child Sponsorship Programme. This policy sets out: • The cost of child
sponsorship. • What sponsorship covers and for how long. • The criteria to be met for a sponsored
place. • How parents apply for sponsorship. • The decision-making process. • Child protection and
safeguarding in relation to child sponsorship. • How the Afrikaya Sponsorship Programme differs from
others. How much does child sponsorship cost? Child sponsorship costs £10 per calendar month [£120
per year]. This is paid monthly or yearly via Virgin Money Giving If you are a UK tax payer that means
that 25% of your donation is added in Gift Aid. If, for any reason, you are unable to pay via Virgin Money
Giving, then you can arrange payment via Direct Debit. Please ask. What will sponsorship cover?
Sponsorship will cover: a) School Fees. b) School uniforms. c) School materials such as reading books,
exercise books, play materials, pens, pencils, paints, paper. d) A light, healthy meal each school day. e) A
contribution to school development fund which pays for staff in-service training, maintenance, new
equipment, and so on. Parents are expected to provide: a) Shoes b) School bag c) Small registration fee
each year d) A small payment each month [less than £1] to pay for after school study classes 2 The
school community is expected to find ways of raising funds for the school themselves so that they all
contribute to the school development fund. For how long will Sponsorship last? 1. The family
circumstances remain the same and 2. The child remains a student at the Afrikaya Nursery School unless
3. The sponsor leaves the Sponsorship Programme [in which case another sponsor will be sought]. As a
child’s sponsor, what do I receive? 1. A photo of the child you sponsor. 2. A family profile which
introduces you to the sponsored child and their family circumstances. 3. A progress report and up to
date photo at the end of each school year. 4. A sponsorship guide, which includes information about
how you can communicate with and visit the sponsored child. 5. A copy of the Afrikaya Child Protection
Policy. 6. Regular information from Afrikaya. Who is entitled to a sponsored place? Families who cannot
afford the school fees are encouraged to find their own sponsors from amongst friends and family
members. However, if this is not possible or is unsuccessful, a parent or guardian can apply for a
sponsored place if: 1. They are a single parent / guardian on a low income. 2. There are more than 5
children of school age in the immediate family. 3. They have adopted or fostered the child and receive
no financial support from the child’s parents. 4. The child has a disability which places a financial burden
on the family. 5. The family income is less than D120 per day. What is the process? 1. The parent or
caregiver applies to the Head Teacher. This can be verbally or, where possible, in writing. 2. The Head
Teacher keeps a record of all applications. This is held in the strictest confidence and only shared on a
‘need to know’ basis. 3. An Afrikaya Sponsorship Committee comprising the School Administration, The
Head Teacher and a respected member of the community will consider all applications for sponsorship.
4. Every applicant isinterviewed by at least 2 of the Sponsorship Committee in the family compound. The
interview takes place in the applicant’s preferred language. Where necessary a translator is used. 5. The
Afrikaya Sponsorship Committee meet together to select the children for whom sponsorship will be
sought. This selection is done by a majority vote. 3 6. With the informed consent of parents, the
Sponsorship Committee passes the names, age, brief family details, and photographs to the Afrikaya
Chair of Trustees. Child Protection and safeguarding in relation to the Afrikaya Sponsorship Scheme 1.
The informed consent of a parent or guardian is always obtained before recording any information or
obtaining any photographs or videos, and the intended use(s) of any such material explained. 2. Afrikaya
keeps in the strictest confidence all contact details and addresses of: • Sponsors. • Children and their
families. 3. You will be given only the first name, brief details and a photograph of the child you are
sponsoring. You will receive a progress report and up to date photo at the end of each school year. 4. No
personal information of any child is given to non-sponsors. 5. You are asked to sign an agreement that: •
You will not place information or photographs of any child you sponsor on social media sites in such a
way that will identify a child. • Any communication about a child and/or their family members will use
pictures or language that is decent and respectful. 6. You will send all postal mail and packages intended
for a sponsored child or their family members to the Afrikaya PO Box in The Gambia. Either the head
teacher or the Afrikaya Representative will first open the mail. Afrikaya retain the right to refuse to pass
on any material, written or otherwise, that they consider to be not in the best interests of the child. 7.
Whilst Afrikaya encourages visits by sponsors to sponsored children, this must strictly follow the
Afrikaya Visits Policy to ensure that children who are visited are safe. All prospective visitors must note
that: a) Sponsor’s visits to sponsored children must only be arranged via Afrikaya. Except in exceptional
circumstances, applications will be in writing 2 months in advance. b) The sponsorship process depends
on your undertaking that you will NOT attempt to contact any child who attends the school, his or her
family or community members, in any manner other than that prescribed and permitted in advance in
writing by Afrikaya. c) You are asked to sign a statement that says you understand and will comply with
the Afrikaya Child Protection Policy and Visits Policy. d) Unauthorised visits are not allowed. e) A
member of the Afrikaya school staff, the Afrikaya Representative or a member of the School
Management Committee must be present throughout each visit to a sponsored child. f) You may not
take a sponsored child [or any other student] or their siblings away from the Afrikaya Nursery School
unless the child/children are accompanied by the parent/ guardian and a member of the Afrikaya school
staff, or the Afrikaya Representative, or a member of the School Management Committee. 4 g) Afrikaya
will not facilitate the visit of any child to a sponsor’s country. Any request for such assistance will be
turned down. h) After every visit, the Head Teacher or Afrikaya Representative sends a report to the
Afrikaya Chair of Trustees in the UK. This includes the name of the sponsor, other people present, and
the child and anything of concern. i) Afrikaya discourages gifts of money to the child or their family as
this raises expectations of other children and their families and creates inequality which Afrikaya strives
to avoid. j) When sponsors and/or supporters knowingly go against Afrikaya’s policies, Afrikaya reserves
the right to bring the relationship to a close and to take followup action with external bodies as
appropriate. • For the benefit, protection, and well-being of the children and families with whom we
work, we cannot knowingly continue to put a child at risk, or potential risk. In making this decision, we
will always err on the side of caution. • In order to ensure that the Afrikaya Nursery School is accepted
and supported in the local community, it is vital that Afrikaya retains the trust and the confidence of that
community. • Afrikaya will not continue to maintain a relationship with a sponsor or supporter knowing
that the person does not respect basic human rights or privacy and protection from harm. 8. If an
application by a potential sponsor is declined or sponsorship is brought to a close, then the Afrikaya
Chair of Trustees will write to the individual advising him/her of the decision and the reasons. How does
the Afrikaya Sponsorship Programme differ from many other programmes? First and foremost, we make
sure that the children are at the heart of everything we do and believe that their safety is paramount.
We do this by: 1. Encouraging the children with whom we work to participate and contribute by actively
listening to their ideas and concerns so that they are truly heard in their community. 2. Asking everyone
involved to strictly adhere to the Afrikaya Child Protection Policy. We believe that when one child is
given the opportunity to fulfil her or his potential, families and communities are also given the
opportunity to change for the better. The Afrikaya Nursery School is non-religious and non-political in its
orientation and offers the opportunity for children enrolling at the School to enter the sponsorship
programme regardless of the gender, ethnicity, disability, political persuasion or religion. We respect all
cultural differences and do not promote a religious or political agenda in The Gambia.

Afrikaya Child Protection [Safeguarding] Policy [July 2014] Policy Statement Afrikaya is fully committed
to actively safeguarding the [1] security, [2] privacy, and [3] dignity of the children who attend the
Afrikaya Nursery School and, in particular, those children who take part in the Afrikaya Sponsorship
Programme. Afrikaya has decided to seek individual child sponsorship but will take every step to ensure
that each child is protected from harm. [1] What is child security? Children have the right to be
completely secure from the fear or reality of abuse resulting from any inappropriate contact with any
adult which, for the purpose of this policy, means anyone who works for Afrikaya in a paid role or
voluntary role, including a member of staff, a volunteer, an Afrikaya trustee, a member of the School
Management Committee [SMC], a sponsor or any other person. We take seriously our responsibility to
promote child-safe practices and to protect children from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation in any
form within the school environment. Afrikaya will take positive action [for example, police checks of all
staff] to prevent child abusers from becoming involved with Afrikaya and will instigate legal action
against any school staff, volunteers, sponsors, consultants, contractors, vendors, advisors, official guests
of Afrikaya, government representatives, and visitors to the Afrikaya Nursery School [*herein called
Afrikaya Associates*] who abuse a child. Although the Children Act [The Gambia, 2005] does not
explicitly prohibit all corporal punishment or repeal the common law defence of “reasonable
chastisement”, corporal punishment is not tolerated in the Afrikaya Nursery School. Any staff member
who uses corporal punishment against a child will be immediately dismissed in line with their contract of
employment. Corporal punishment is defined by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the
Child as: "any punishment in which physical force is used and intended to cause some degree of pain or
discomfort, however light." The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child [1989] provides the
foundation for Afrikaya’s child protection stance both in The Gambia and in the UK. All decisions and
actions in response to child protection concerns will be guided by the principle of “the best interests of
the child”. The Gambia is a State Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and one of the
few countries that has a comprehensive Children’s Act [Gambia, 2005], which harmonises domestic laws
with the Convention as well as with other child-focused international conventions and declarations.
What is the safeguarding responsibility of an *Afrikaya Associate* 2 It is the responsibility of an
*Afrikaya Associate* to:  Be aware of situations that may present risks and learn how to avoid those
situations or minimise risk.  Contribute to an environment where children are able to recognise
unacceptable behaviour and feel able to discuss their rights and concerns.  Wherever practical, ensure
that any contact with children is in public. Avoid being alone with a child.  Raise concerns about any
suspected abuse with the Head Teacher, Afrikaya’s Representative or with the chair of the School
Management Committee. It is their responsibility to immediately inform the Afrikaya trustees in the UK.
Conduct that constitutes child abuse Abusive conduct includes, but is not limited to, any activity related
to:  Sexual abuse;  Sexual harassment;  Physically and verbally abusive behaviour;  Emotional ill-
treatment;  Neglect or negligent treatment;  Commercial or other exploitation of a child; Child abuse
may be a deliberate act or could be failing to act to prevent harm. It consists of anything that individuals,
organisations, or processes do or fail to do, intentionally or unintentionally, which harms a child or
damages his or her prospects of safe and healthy development into adulthood. Child Sponsorship
Programme and child security The sponsor is given the first name and a pen picture of each child they
sponsor. Any further information is intentionally withheld. Visits to the Afrikaya Nursery School can be
made only with the agreement of Afrikaya trustees, the Afrikaya Representative in The Gambia or the
Head Teacher. Sponsor’s visits to individual sponsored children must only be arranged via Afrikaya.
Applications in writing must be made 2 months in advance. The sponsorship process depends on the
sponsor’s undertaking that they will NOT attempt to contact any child who attends the school, his or her
family or community members, in any manner other than that prescribed and permitted in advance in
writing by Afrikaya. All postal mail and packages intended for a sponsored child can only be sent to
Afrikaya’s Representatives in The Gambia and will be first opened by them. Afrikaya retain the right to
refuse to pass on any material, written or otherwise, that they consider to be not in the best interests of
the child. As participation in the Afrikaya Sponsorship Programme requires a bond of trust between
Afrikaya, the children involved in the Programme, and their families, all *Afrikaya Associates* must: 
Refrain from disclosing information [including the use of the child’s family name] that could identify
sponsored children or their families to a third party, for example, via social media. 3  Handle sensitively
the use of images of sponsored children on the internet, particularly via social media. Other *Afrikaya
Associates* and child security These standards apply to all *Afrikaya Associates*, as well as child
sponsors, who come into contact with children while supporting, working, or officially travelling for
Afrikaya or visiting the Afrikaya Nursery School. All *Afrikaya Associates*, must bear in mind the
principles of this policy and be aware how their behaviour may be perceived whilst working for Afrikaya,
visiting the school, and even in leisure time. Unlawful or other conduct by Afrikaya employees and
*Associates* that violates the intent of the Child Protection Policy and jeopardises Afrikaya’s reputation,
whether during school time or outside of it, will not be tolerated. [2] What is child privacy? Children and
their families must be confident that Afrikaya is protecting the integrity of information [including
photographs] that is shared about them with the public. Afrikaya takes potential abuse of child
photographs on the internet very seriously. Privacy also demands that children, their families and
communities be shielded from any potential inappropriate contact from sponsors or others. How does
the online sponsorship process seek to protect child privacy? Downloading, copying, or other replication
of photos or other information that are a part of this website without advance written permission from
Afrikaya is strictly forbidden. Only a brief pen picture and first name or each child will be given. For
example “Omar is age 5 and lives with his mother and father and 6 older siblings. His father is out of
work and his mother sells vegetables in the local market”. [3] What is the definition of child dignity? The
lives of children, their families, and members of their community should be portrayed with accuracy and
dignity. The children and adults Afrikaya works with are not objects to be pitied, but are partners with us
in the process of bringing holistic (spiritual, physical, psychological and social) transformation to
communities in poverty and in transforming the hearts of beneficiaries and donors alike. How does the
online sponsorship process seek to uphold child dignity? Afrikaya:  Is committed to portraying the life
situation of the children, families and the community they serve with accuracy and dignity and works
collaboratively with them.  Seeks the full, informed consent of parents and guardians for any child’s
participation in the Sponsorship Program. In effect, parents apply for a child to be part of the
Sponsorship Programme following defined criteria. If there are any queries about this policy, please
email [email protected]
Afrikaya Visits Policy Afrikaya encourages visits by sponsors to sponsored children. However, visits must
strictly follow the Afrikaya Visits Policy to ensure that children who are visited are safe. All prospective
visitors must note that they must: a) Arrange all visits to sponsored children via Afrikaya. Except in
exceptional circumstances, applications will be in writing 2 months in advance. b) NOT attempt to
contact any child who attends the school, his or her family or community members, in any manner other
than that prescribed and permitted in advance in writing by Afrikaya. c) Sign a statement that says they
understand and will comply with the Afrikaya Child Protection Policy, Sponsorship Policy and Visits
Policy. d) NOT make unauthorised visits. e) Be accompanied by a member of the Afrikaya school staff,
the Afrikaya Representative or a member of the School Management Committee throughout each visit
to a sponsored child. f) NOT take a sponsored child [or any other student] or their siblings away from the
Afrikaya Nursery School unless the child/children are accompanied by the parent/ guardian and a
member of the Afrikaya school staff, or the Afrikaya Representative, or a member of the School
Management Committee. g) Be aware that any request to facilitate a visit to the sponsor’s country will
be turned down. h) Be aware that gifts of money to the child or their family are discouraged as this
raises expectations of other children and their families and creates inequality which Afrikaya strives to
avoid. i) Be aware that after every visit, the Head Teacher or Afrikaya Representative sends a report to
the Afrikaya Chair of Trustees in the UK. This includes the name of the sponsor, other people present,
and the child and anything of concern. When sponsors and/or supporters knowingly go against
Afrikaya’s policies, Afrikaya reserves the right to bring the relationship to a close and to take follow-up
action with external bodies as appropriate. Afrikaya will not continue to maintain a relationship with a
sponsor or supporter knowing that the person does not respect basic human rights or privacy and
protection from harm.

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“BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE Through Education”

“Make a Difference, Help Create a Better Future”

Who Are We?

Afrikaya is a Pewsey [Wiltshire] based charity, with full charitable status, registered with
the Charity Commissioners in the UK [1132367].

The charity is run by Geoff and Di Miles, Sanjeen & Helen Payne-Kumar. It is ultimately
their responsibility for governing and directing how the charity has been created,
managed and run. The four of them offer their time and diverse skill set to the charity on
a completely voluntary basis. This skill set comprises: management, finance, marketing,
business development, product & strategic management, child protection, youth work,
voluntary sector management, counselling & psychotherapy, social studies, fundraising
and events …….. and a hell of a lot of passion. They are all cogs in a progressively well
run charitable organisation, not only providing nursery education to children under 7
years old, but are now also providing jobs for 14 people and training to the local
community.

Trustees UK:
Geoff Miles
Di Miles
Sanjeen Payne-Kumar
Helen Payne-Kumar

Management Team, The Gambia:

Alimamo Cessay: Head of School
Baboucarr Mboob: Head of Teaching

For information about the teaching staff and the ground staff, please go to The School.
WHERE DOES THE CHARITY OPERATE?

The charity has built the Afrikaya Nursery School in New Yundum, Kombo North, West
Coast Region, The Gambia. New Yundum straddles the Brikama Highway, and is 27.3
kilometers from Banjul [the capital] and 8.2 kilometers from Brikama.

Until recently, the area was a rural community. It is now a newly developing township,
but with few facilities, particularly to the west of the highway where the school is now
situated. Nursery age children from this community previously had a 3 kilometer walk
(crossing the dual carriage way) to the nearest nursery school, and 3 kilometers back
home.

Alimamo Ceesay

Afrikaya’s Representative in The Gambia is, Alimamo Ceesay, is a trustworthy and

proud Gambian, who has been responsible for overseeing the building and development
 of the school since it was just a patch of land in 2010. He is now Head of School and as
well as project managing the rest of the building, he manages all of Afrikaya’s finances in
The Gambia. Alongside the Head of Teaching (Baboucarr Mboob), he manages the
school.

Contact in UK: [email protected]

Contact in The Gambia: [0220] 706 08 59

For regular updates of Afrikaya’s progress and fundraising events, you can join our Facebook
group.

How You Can Help?

Make a connection, leave your mark!

1. 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 Virgin Money Giving. 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 [email protected] for more information.

For Virgin Money Giving, please opt into sharing your name and email address with the
charity so we can thank you.

b. Child Sponsorship:

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

c. Choose Where Your Money Goes!

Be an active part of the Afrikaya Nursery School and choose where your money will go.
Whatever your interest or size of donation, you can feel a big part of the make-up of the
school.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS!!

Sponsor a school uniform for a non-sponsored child: Many of the families of

non-sponsored children struggle to buy their school uniforms. Just £10 will buy 2
uniforms and school t shirt and skirt [for girls].

Sponsor a sack of rice: £20 will buy a week’s supply of rice for school lunches.

Sponsor Tiger, the school dog: £5 will go towards her food and vet’s bill.
Sponsor medication: £15 will buy a supply of malarial medication so that urgent
cases can be treated on site by Baboucarr Sonko,  our school nurse. We regularly need to
buy vitamin syrup, children’s pain killers, anti-fungal medication and so on

Sponsor the kitchen garden: £5 will buy seeds and pay for the additional help
needed during site preparation and planting.

Sponsor school furniture: a chair for £10, with your name carved on it for a further
£5; a school desk for £25; a classroom cupboard for £130.

Sponsor new roofs for the classrooms and toilet block – Our priority for
fundraising during 2021. Now that the story building is complete, including a
community center and adult skills center, we need to turn our minds to repairs and
renovations. In particular, we need to replace the old tin roofs on the classrooms and
toilet block with longer lasting roofing that will cope with the torrential downpours in
the rainy season.  A donation, however small, towards this will be much
appreciated. Donate here.
2. Come along to one of our fundraising events.

For more information, please go to individual events:

 Drum Circles

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2. AMA

30 years ago Africa Muslims Agency (SA) embraced the challenge of alleviating the
suffering in the Continent of Africa. Empoverished and drought-stricken areas have
been eased with the assistance of our donors, Alhamdulillah.

Africa Muslims Agency has for 30 years afforded donors the key to perpetual
rewards through our Sadaqah-e-Jaariyah projects that they may contribute to. Water
Projects, Masjid and Homes for the Destitute as well as Islamic Centres,
Alhamdulillah.

Through the Mercy of Allah (SWT), Sadaqah-e-Jaariyah grants us the opportunity to

earn rewards now as well as in the Hereafter.
 Blessed is the wealth of a Muslim from which he gives to the poor, to orphans and to
needy travellers. (Sahih AL-Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith 544)

Giving charity in any way does not reduce our wealth and income, instead Allah
(SWT) increases it. The more we give sadaqah, the more our belief increases, and
the trust in the Creator is strengthened.

AFRICA MUSLIMS AGENCY GIVES OUR ASSURANCE THAT

ALL FULLY SPONSORED PROJECTS WILL BE COMPLETED
AND A CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP WILL BE MADE
WITH A PROJECT NUMBER, FULL AREA DETAILS OF THE
PROJECT AND YOUR SPECIFIC NIYYAH INCLUDED

Home

Many live in make-shift structures which has no privacy and can easily be damaged.

An impoverished Muslim family can now have a roof over their heads. A shelter of dignity
and pride. A place of warmth and comfort…

Home for the destitute size is 40 to 50 sqm in size

WE HAVE BUILT 539 HOMES, ASSISTING OVER 2000 PEOPLE

WITH A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS

Sponsor a Home for  R30,000  for the destitute through Africa Muslims
Agency

MASDJID:

The Prophet (SAW) said: “Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him likewise
in Paradise.” [Sahîh al-Bukhârî and Sahîh Muslim]
MASAAJID IN DESTITUTE VILLAGES
Current Salaah facilities in rural Africa comprise of thatch structures that are easily
destroyed by the elements of weather etc.

A masjid in the North of Mozambique or Malawi brings a different culture of identity to the
village. An identity of being a Muslim and having a secure place to offer this fundamental
pillar of Islam which is Salaah.

A masjid brings with it an abode of learning the basic principles of Deen to those you were 
seeking knowledge under trees..

Maktab classes are offered to young students daily as well Dawah activities being
conducted

During the auspicious month of Ramadhaan, ifthaar and suhoor meals are offered at the
various Masaajid. Providing 1000’s of meals to the fasting.

Udhiyyah is also conducted during the Hajj season, honouring the tradition of Ibrahim (AS).

Our Masaajid can accommodate upto 200 persons. The Masjid has facilities for females as
well.
 MASJID STATISTICS FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN OFFICE AS AT
END 2015 – 534 MASAAJID
Size of Masjid – 100 square meters
MAKE A DONATION

Sponsor a Masjid in Malawi for  R210,000  for the destitute through Africa
Muslims Agency
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MASJID COMPLEX / ISLAMIC CENTRE

A destitute village in Africa can now have a complete Islamic identity, a sense of belonging.
An Islamic centre creates a hub for the Muslims inhabitants of the area.
Ramadhaan feeding, Eid Celebrations, Udhiyya and hifz competitions are held at the
centres.

Malawi
An Islamic Centre in Malawi comprises of:
  Masjid
 Borehole
 2 Classrooms for Madrassah purposes
 Home for the Imam
 Wudhu & Toilets facilities
 Maktab costs for the year

R 570,000
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Mozambique
An Islamic Centre in Mozambique comprises of:

 Masjid
 Waterwell
 2 Classrooms for Madrassah purposes
 Home for the Imam
 Wudhu & Toilets facilities
 Maktab costs for the year
R 360,000
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± 60m²

R 85,000
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Jumuah Masjid
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R 180,000
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A smaller Masjid structure in lesser inhabited villages – 5 daily Salaah are performed and
Jumuah on a Friday.

• Develop a community by establishing a place of worship

• Becomes the beacon of a village
• Accommodates hundreds of Musallees
• Separate male and female facilities

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The Africa Muslims Agency, and its over three thousand fulltime employed staff spread
across the Continent of Africa vigorously strives towards providing relief in respect of food
to the most starving and hungry; water to the most thirsty; shelter to the most destitute;
medical care to the most sick; education to the most needy and moreover, establishing
poverty relief developmental projects towards ultimate self-sufficiency, and thereby, with
the Help of God Almighty, restoring the dignity, respect and honour to our fellow human
beings throughout Africa.

To ensure that the next generation is ready to not only continue this ever-growing mission,
but also take it further than we ever could, Africa Muslims Agency gathered a team of young
dynamic individuals from all over South Africa, with the sole purpose of preparing our youth,
in the best possible way, to not only overcome the challenges that they will face in their
personal lives but to have the skill and perspective to unite and overcome the challenges of
youth throughout the world.

Preceded by weeks of preparatory research, the conference took place in October 2017 and
after three days of hard work, presentations and discussions, Youth Uncapped was born.

An organization aimed at making a positive impact through developing significant young

leaders.
Our team consists of young, dynamic, skilled and experienced males and females who
endeavoured to leave an indelible mark of hope, growth and positivity in the world of our
youth.

Donate, volunteer or assist our project in any way and become part of those who strive to
teach youth all over the world how live a life independent of their circumstances, and be that
beacon of light in the lives of other youth.

Youth Uncapped focuses on all youth, regardless of religion, gender, race, ethnicity,
nationality or anything.

During these unprecedented times, we continue to provide youth with the much needed
mentorship, coaching and guidance that they so desperately need.

Our recent events have truly proven that the adaptation strategy of Youth Uncapped the
virtual world doesn’t only allow our program to continue but it raises things to whole other
level!

Let’s continue to play our part! It’s often said that Youth are the leaders of tomorrow. We
say, why wait for tomorrow?
Contact Us
Raa-iq Basadien – Coordinator:083 843 2559
Email: [email protected]
Achmat Solomon – Project leader: 083 635 1160
Email: [email protected]
General enquiries:  [email protected]
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DONATE TOWARDS YOUTH UNCAPPED
Sponsor a Young Leader for year R 18000 per
annum.
When looking at the year for Young Leader the list below can not be overlooked as it all
impacts the way we as a team structure and restructure as the times progress. Paying this
amount off monthly is an option. @ R 1500 p/m for 12 months

You will be affording one of our Young leaders:

 Facilitation with skilled facilitators,

 Documented Mentorship program.
 36 filling meals and over 30 yummy snacks. (We successfully retain the youth in
our program by ensuring that we meet 3 of their most important needs: (Food, fun
and attention.)
 Interactive activities designed to complement all different personalities.
 12 valuable soft skills. We refer to this as our intangibles. That are taught over 8
different events, 4 camps and over 40 different youth meetups.
 Mentorship and coaching done, one on one and in groups

DONATE NOW
Sponsor a meal R 6000 = 400$
Besides the fact that youth LOVE TO EAT, or that you cant teach a hungry child, we have
found that once we have satisfied their stomachs the Youth Uncapped facilitators have a
greater success in connecting with them.

DONATE NOW
Sponsor a camp R 65000 = 4,325$
Disconnect to Reconnect!

Camping is one way we get a chance to disconnect from all the pressures of society and
the harms of technology and just simply reconnect to nature “who you are”. Youth get a
chance to experience meaningful face to face connections with people in a way that brings
out creativity and personality in a fun and safe ethos.

The Camp works on a reward system to encourage and motivate youth. Other that the
Winning team prize, we also award youth for their outstanding Team Leadership, innovation,
grit and determination to succeed, athletic ability, presentation and public speaking abilities
and much more.

DONATE NOW

5. ORPHENAGE

On his recent visit to the Refugee Camps in Lebanon, Director Hfz Imraan Choonara
interacted and met many Orphans who are displaced and in urgent need of bare
necessities. On witnessing the plight of many women and children, Hfz Imraan together
with the partner teams on the ground has implemented #OrphanHope – an initiative to
assist Syrian and Palestinian Orphans. The Syrian conflict has been named the worst
humanitarian crises of our time, with over a million people in need of emergency medical
treatment and basic food, hygiene packets, blankets and other daily necessities. With many
people being displaced and majority of the population unemployed it’s almost impossible
for these people to afford anything.  Unfortunately women and children are most affected.

Africa Muslims Agency #OrphanHope aims at providing food, medical, educational needs
and shelter to the many Orphans who are facing dismal conditions.  We urge you to sponsor
an Orphan and give them hope.  Their future looks bleak yet they manage to remain positive
in their circumstances. Africa Muslims Agency partner teams are on the ground 24 hours.
Open your hearts in making a difference to a child.
 Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The one who
cares for an orphan and myself will be together in Paradise like this,” and he held his two
fingers together to illustrate.
dONATE ANY AMOUNT OR COMMIT TO DONATE R15.000

6. WATER

A manual hand pump that brings the water to the surface

Depth of boreholes – 20m to 30m

355 BOREHOLES HAVE BEEN CONSTRUCTED

MAKE A DONATION

Sponsor a Borehole for  R 49,500 (3000$)  for the destitute through

Africa Muslims Agency
ZAKAAH NOT APPLICABLE
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R14,500.00 (950$)
A sponsored waterwell becomes a HEART in a rural village. It creates a hub of brotherhood and is a
means of dignity for a Community. You can assist villages like these and enhance their quality of life.

Depth of wells  – 13m to 15m

A waterwell is a simple bucket and rope system, yet it provides so many benefits to a community
that would otherwise have to trek far distances to obtain this bare essential of every living thing

ZAKAAH NOT APPLICABLE

 7. Islamic Center

Alhamdullilah, over the past years, Al – Furqaan has seen many Orphans graduate
from the Centre and progress to tertiary institutions to further their studies and
become successful.

The concept and origin of Al-Furqaan Islamic Centre was to give the disadvantaged
communities an opportunity to be educated with a full Private Tuition Program to not
only build, but also instill in them Future Leadership qualities and empower them
towards greatness.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

OPTION 1
COST PER STUDENT
R 15 000.00 per month per student
R 165 000.00 per month for 11 students
R1 980 000.00 per annum for 11 boys full sponsorship
This includes:

 Private School Fees and Private Madrassah + Hifz

 Extra Curricular Activities
 Outreach Programmes
 Extra Private Tuition
 Educational Tools eg. Stationery, Text Books
 Full Medical Costs
 Daily Toiletries
 Full Boarding and Lodging including all meals and daily packed lunches for
school
 School & Madrassah Uniforms for the year and sports gear

DONATE NOW

OPTION 2
TRANSPORT
Purchasing a Vehicle to Transport our learners to and from School and to various out
activities.

The Vehicle specs:

24 Seater with Tow Bar and Roof Rack
Vehicle Cost: R 500 000.00
Costs Per Annum:
Insurance & Tracking Device: R 36 000.00
Maintenance: R 24 000.00
Fuel Cost: R 96 000.00
Total: R656 000.00
Purchasing the Vehicle is the most Important component, however we would value if the
entire cost be covered or part thereof.

DONATE NOW

OPTION 3
GENERAL SUPPORT
R 50 000.00 per month

 Maintenance on the Building

 Staff Salaries
 Monthly Amenities
 Sundry Costs
Employed at the Centre are:

 Full time Hifz al Quran Imaam

 Imaam and Administrator
 Cook and Cleaning Staff
 Agricultural Training

8. Library
The Al-Ikhlaas Academia Library and Resource Centre is a site for intellectual stimulation;
where knowledge and technology intersect to create a social space that fosters creativity
and learning. Nestled inside the Academia complex at Islamia College in Lansdowne, Cape
Town, the facility is strategically located and easily accessible by surrounding schools and
academic institutions. Situated on Imam Haron Road, it is on the main public transport
route, catering to the needs of the general public.

Throughout its’ existence, Islamic Library situated in Gatesville, has endeavoured to play an
integral role in the academic and spiritual development of its patrons. Islamic library was
established in September 1987 in Primrose Park as a response to an acute need in the
community for access to Islamic literature.
The library has nurtured a long and involved relationship with the community and has come
to be respected as an institution that embraces universal values of tolerance, equality and
democracy.

With 25 years of library management experience, Islamic Library is poised to enter a new

era of academic scholarship and technological innovation.
The new state-of-the-art facility will cater to people of all religious and cultural
persuasions. Literacy is the cornerstone of nation building and in this regard, the library
hopes to assist in addressing some of the challenges experienced by the youth, so that
future generations may benefit for decades to come

9. Feeding Ramadhan

More than a Meal for Children by Children

R25.00

R50.00

R100.00

R500.00

R1,000.00
An initiative started by children for children across the world, the funds collected will provide these
children with a meal to eat during Ramadhaan.

Donate any Amount

Goal: R50,000.00

Raised: R3,600.00

Percent: 7%

10. ADRA

 Information:
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA International) is a non-
governmental organisation established in The Gambia in 1980 by the Seventh-day
Adventist Church from the USA.

The humanitarian charity are primarily engaged in poverty relief programmes such as

initiatives to enhance food security, basic health, primary and secondary education. They also have in
place a preparedness programme to aid victims of natural disasters.

ADRA has been engaged in a number of community projects such as potable water delivery initiatives
in Sotokoi, Brufut Village, Faratu Daru, Ghana Town as well as health projects in Sinchu, Brufut,
Abuko and Lamin Village.

 Contact Address Details:

Adventist Development and Relief Agency 

Greater Banjul area
Website: www.adra.org 

SDAEEC Education Centre

New Jeshwang
PO Box 212 Serrekunda
Kanifing Municipality, Ksmd
The Gambia, West Africa

Tel no: +220 8200332

                     7043693   /  7681853
                    
Email: [email protected]
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  Branches:
ADRA Headquarters 
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
USA
Tel no: +00 1-800-424-2372

United Kingdom 
+44 (0) 1923-681723 or 681743
+44 (0) 1923-681744
Email: [email protected]