The Gambia, like other West African countries, has had a long history of slavery, which began in the tenth century. Around three million slaves were taken from the Gambia during the 300 years of the transatlantic slave trade. Slavery was finally abolished in the Gambia in 1906 although modern forms of slavery still persist. The Gambia is one of the world’s poorest countries.
The 6th Global Peace and Unity Festival opens its doors on Saturday 23rd November at ExCel London for a weekend of harmony and entertainment. Come and have a chat with us at the Penny Appeal stall (C20) and you could have your photo taken with a Muslim celebrity!
It's mission accomplished for charity fundraiser Chris Marshall, who has run 2,012 kilometres (1,250 miles) in 2012, helping to fund 12 clean water wells in 12 countries.
Thanks to Chris Marshall's Run2012 Challenge, another community is delighted to receive their own source of clean water. The latest well has been installed at Sunderpur Village in the Sarlahi District, Nepal. It is estimated that more than 70 people will benefit.
A Sudanese village now has its own clean water supply, thanks to Penny Appeal.
Nearly 175 families - about 1,000 people in total - in the village of Nukarah Barnu have access to drinking water via a hand pump which has been funded by Penny Appeal supporter Chris Marshall.
Residents of a small village in Bangladesh now have access to clean drinking water, thanks to Penny Appeal supporter Chris Marshall's Run2012 challenge.
Penny Appeal supporter Chris Marshall is halfway through his year-long challenge to raise £12,000 to help us provide 12 clean water wells in 12 countries in 2012. We pulled on our trainers and caught up with Chris to find out more.
FRIDAY 7 SEP 2012
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