My New Video!

Some of you may remember that I went to the countryside a couple of weeks ago, on a mission to do a promotional film of a rural disability organisation. Well, the video is now finished, enjoy! The video gives an overview of some of the projects that the Rural Support Organisation for The Disabled (RSOD) does. It was a challenge to get some of the beneficiaries to contribute, but I think the finished product is ok. Hope you like it!

Zebra Crossings - I've been involved in a network of volunteering organisations for some time now. Last Saturday the different member organisations (and their volunteers) got together to do something that would be a benefit to all. We painted zebra crossings at key locations in the city - for example, by the entrance to the main hospital and near the entrances to several schools. The United Nations kindly supplied the paint, the local organisations brought people-power.

Our own version of the Abbey Road album cover

About 50 volunteers came to help. It was good to do something concrete which should benefit people for the coming months (until the paint fades away!). It was also great to see local people giving their time for free for the benefit of others. There is little "organised" volunteerism in The Gambia, so these kind of events are quite special. The only downside to the day was the lack of care by some local drivers - some were in such a rush that they drove right through our freshly painted crossings! 

The Presidential Elections - This coming Thursday (the 24th of November) sees the presidential elections take place. The Kombos are awash with posters, for example "a vote for XXX is a sacred duty" and "you cannot afford to continue hating yourself for not voting for XXX in 2011". The streets are full of colourful cars and lorries, filled with campaigners trying to make the most noise for their candidate. The incumbent, President Jammeh, is expected to win. I'll post the results in the next blog...


Love and many best wishes, take care,


Robert