Our projects
Three phases of transformation
Every project we undertake is community-led, transparently funded, and designed to create lasting change for the children and families of Bakau.
Toilets, Water & Sanitation
Bakau Primary School
Hundreds of children share broken, unusable toilet facilities. This phase will install clean, safe, gender-separated toilets and a reliable clean water supply — the most urgent need at the school.
Why it matters
Clean toilets and safe water protect children's health, keep girls in school, and restore dignity for every pupil and teacher.
25% of goal reached
What we'll deliver
- New gender-separated toilet blocks
- Clean water supply and handwashing stations
- Proper drainage and sanitation infrastructure
- Ongoing maintenance plan with the school
Windows, Flooring & Classrooms
Bakau Primary School
Classrooms currently have no windows — children learn in sweltering heat with no protection from the elements. Crumbling floors make the learning environment unsafe and uncomfortable.
Why it matters
Proper windows and flooring create a safe, comfortable space where children can focus on learning rather than enduring the conditions.
What we'll deliver
- Window frames and shutters for all classrooms
- Concrete flooring throughout the school
- Structural repairs to classroom walls
- Painting and finishing works
Library, Resource Centre & Adult Literacy
Bakau Community
The final phase creates a library and resource centre for the school — and opens its doors to the wider community for adult literacy programmes, giving parents and community members the chance to learn alongside their children.
Why it matters
A library transforms a school. Adult literacy opens doors for the whole community — parents who can read support children who can learn.
What we'll deliver
- Purpose-built library and reading room
- Books, resources and learning materials
- Adult literacy programme space and equipment
- Community resource centre open to all
Healthcare support
Supporting the Bakau Healthcare Clinic
Alongside our work at the school, Shared Roots Gambia is committed to supporting the local healthcare clinic in Bakau. Access to basic healthcare is a fundamental right — and the clinic serves the whole community, from newborns to the elderly.
We are working with clinic staff and community leaders to identify the most pressing needs and develop a plan to provide meaningful, lasting support. Updates will be shared here as our plans develop.
Help us make it happen
Every phase starts with people like you. A donation of any size brings us closer to giving every child in Bakau a safe, inspiring place to learn.