Giving Back to the Gambia Charity Foundation Inc

Programs

1. The amount of $27,027.67 was allocated to expand the feeding program to support needy families in The Gambia particularly during the Ramadan period and the two Eid festivals Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. These funds were also used to provide meals for patients at a rural hospital in Bansang The Gambia ensuring that those in need received proper nourishment during their recovery. Additionally the funds were used to support three babies who were triplets by providing formula milk as their mother was unable to produce sufficient breast milk. Furthermore an orphaned infant whose mother passed away shortly after childbirth was also provided with formula milk to ensure the babys nutritional needs were met. These efforts were vital in addressing the immediate hunger and nutritional challenges faced by vulnerable individuals and families in The Gambia

   $27,028 spent
   49% of program spending

2. The amount of $15,918.38 was allocated to medical support for three children in critical condition. Two of the children were suffering from severe heart conditions while one was born with a congenital disease affecting his genitalia. Due to the severity of their conditions these children required urgent medical treatment that was not available locally in The Gambia. As a result they were flown to Senegal for emergency medical care. The funds were primarily used to cover the costs of their medical treatment travel and associated expenses. A portion of the funds was also used for follow-up checkups in The Gambia after their return from Senegal. These medical interventions were crucial in providing life-saving treatment and ensuring ongoing health monitoring for the chi

   $15,918 spent
   29% of program spending

3. The amount of $7,962.40 was allocated for educational support benefiting five students who required financial assistance to pay their tuition fees. The full amount covered their educational costs ensuring that they could continue their studies without interruption. In addition to supporting these students a portion of the funds was directed towards a school construction project. This project is under construction and donors contributed to support its development aiming to improve educational infrastructure and provide a better learning environment for students. These efforts were essential in advancing the educational opportunities for students and communities in The Gambia. .

   $7,962 spent
   14% of program spending

4. Water Project: The amount of $1,740.00 was donated to the Kiang Tankular women farmers in The Gambia who needed a new well to support their agricultural projects. Many of these women are widows and rely on farming to feed their families and pay their childrens school fees. The funds were used to dig one well which is crucial for improving their access to water thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and supporting the financial stability of their households. This initiative plays a key role in empowering these women and strengthening their community.

   $1,740 spentof which $1,740 as grants
   3% of program spending

5. The amount of $3,058.01 was used for a combination of program-related activities. A portion of the funds was allocated to purchase educational gifts books and other miscellaneous items to support educational initiatives in The Gambia. Additionally part of the funds was used to provide critical assistance to two needy families who were at risk of eviction helping them avoid losing their homes. These expenses directly supported the Foundations charitable work and were essential in addressing immediate needs in the community.

   $3,058 spentof which $3,058 as grants
   5% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2023 Form 990-EZ. Program spending in total: $55,706.