During the Holy Month, Gambian Women’s Lives Matter opted to support babies who lost their mothers during childbirth. Ramadan is one of the pillars of Islam. It’s a time of intense prayer, fasting, charity and self-reflection. In Surah Al Munafiqun, the chapter 63 of the Quran, the verse number 10 tells, وَأَنفِقُوا۟ مِن مَّا رَزَقْنَـٰكُمContinue reading “Gambian Women’s Lives Matter Eid Giveaway”
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Gambian Women’s Lives Matter March
The Gambian Women’s Lives Matter march–an effort lead and founded by Mbama Care founders, Mballing Cham and Matida Bojang–took place on September 23rd, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Hundreds of women and men peacefully marched while chanting, “no woman should die in labor”. Additionally, a letter that was written by the Gambian Women’s Lives Matter movementContinue reading “Gambian Women’s Lives Matter March”
Gambian Women’s Lives Matter March to Take Place on September 23rd, 2020
Mbama Care Foundation, in partnership with the Gambian Women’s Lives Matter movement, will be holding a peaceful march against the alarming rate of maternal mortality in The Gambia. The event aims to alert the government through the Minister of Health and other relevant stakeholders on the dramatic increase in maternal deaths in the country. TheContinue reading “Gambian Women’s Lives Matter March to Take Place on September 23rd, 2020”
Gambian Women’s Lives Matter GoFundMe Campaign
On September 18th, 2020, The Mbama Care Foundation USA, Inc. team started a fundraiser to help pay for prenatal and postnatal medical care for pregnant women in The Gambia. The caption reads, “The dysfunctional healthcare system in Gambia has resulted in many devastating losses. Getting pregnant is a death sentence for many women in Gambia.Continue reading “Gambian Women’s Lives Matter GoFundMe Campaign”
Gambian Women’s Lives Matter Movement
The Gambian Women’s Lives Matter movement was spearheaded by Mbama Care Foundation USA, Inc. founders, Matida Bojang and Mballing Cham. This movement was founded in response to the growing issue of maternal and infant mortality in The Gambia. On September 17th, 2020, Mbama Care Foundation USA, Inc. founder, Matida Bojang, created a Facebook frame thatContinue reading “Gambian Women’s Lives Matter Movement”
Mbama Care Foundation USA, Inc. Distributes 50 Bags of Rice in The Gambia
On Friday, September 12th, 2020, Mbama Care Foundation USA, Inc. distributed 50 bags of rice to families and individuals in The Gambia, who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. This effort was made possible by the generosity of several individuals who donated to our GoFundMe campaign that we launched on August 8th, 2020.Continue reading “Mbama Care Foundation USA, Inc. Distributes 50 Bags of Rice in The Gambia”
COVID-19 measures
COVID-19 is spreading in The Gambia and the testing and medical resources are not readily available. As of August 6, 2020, the government of The Gambia has instituted a nightly curfew, closed schools and houses of worship, restaurants, and reduced the hours of the markets. Closure of the markets impacts the women who need toContinue reading “COVID-19 measures”
Flooding in Sukuta
In addition to terrible health and economic conditions from COVID-19, in late July the area of Sukuta was severely flooded.
Go Fund Me Campaign for COVD-19 relief in The Gambia
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Gambia, many rural communities are left with little to no food and resources. We are doing this fundraiser on behalf of the Mbama Care Foundation, to alleviate some of the financial burden that this pandemic has caused many rural communities in Gambia. The funds will be used toContinue reading “Go Fund Me Campaign for COVD-19 relief in The Gambia”
Introducing Mbama Care Foundation, Inc.*
2020 has been a difficult year. But it has inspired action by people who are concerned for the health care and general welfare of women and children in The Gambia. *Incorporation and non-profit tax status is pending.
Mbama Care Foundation 