This is the third of four articles by Trust director Dee Bixley, reflecting on her recent visit to our projects in The Gambia.
One of the heart-warming aspects of Kira’s largesse is that everyone in her neighbourhood know that she’s there when they need help. If a family can’t afford to pay for a prescription or they can’t get to a medical centre, Kira or her watchmen - all experienced first aiders - step in. They have dealt skilfully with all manner of emergencies over the years. I was there when the little girls, pictured here, came to support their friend, while her wound is checked, and bandage replaced. A minor matter, perhaps, but their big smiles tell the story. Urgent knocking at the gate can occur at any time of day or night. Late one afternoon, I happen to be nearest the gate - what calamity will I face? Three attractive young girls stand before me, looking robustly healthy to my untrained eye. They seem disappointed at the sight of me but then Celberr appears and it’s fascinating to watch the fluttering of their extension eyelashes. One girl makes a show of putting a hand protectively over her arm, but we hear later that there was nothing to be seen on her arm. My theory is that they came to admire Celberr and, well, who can blame them?!
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