Lamin Barrow

  Maimuna volunteers at the Single Foundation because she is a single mother herself and understands the challenges these families face. Her personal experience enables her to connect with the mothers, provide emotional support, and help the foundation better understand…

  Abdoulie Saidy is a dedicated member of the foundation. He visits households to assess their living conditions and ensures that the families who receive assistance truly meet the foundation’s eligibility criteria.  

  Mustapha Darboe is the Secretary and Program Coordinator in the Gambia. He leads and supervises the foundation’s activities in the country, ensuring that projects are implemented effectively and aligned with the organisation’s mission.  

  I became involved with this foundation because of a personal connection and a growing awareness of the challenges faced by single mothers in The Gambia. Through my partner, who is Gambian, I have spent time in the country and…

  From the very first conversation with Lamin, I knew this was his plan as soon as he got the chance. As a single mother in the Netherlands, you face many challenges. In Gambia, that reality is often even harsher:…

I grew up watching the strongest woman I have known, my mother. As a child, I did not fully understand the weight she carried. I only saw her moving constantly, waking up before sun working tirelessly, and coming home still…