Al Huda Islamic School
Two new classrooms in Bajiran
Improving learning conditions for over 400 students
- 400+ Students
- Better Learning Environment
- Stronger Future for the Community
Help equip two new ECD classrooms
Construction costs are funded or covered by confirmed commitments. GMD 175,595 remains to equip the classrooms, provide solar lighting and install a handwashing station.
Project Overview
Education is a cornerstone of sustainable development and community resilience. In Bajiran, residents have identified the need for safer, more supportive learning spaces.
Al Huda Islamic School serves over 400 students. The overcrowded makeshift structure previously shared by the youngest learners prompted this project to build two permanent early childhood development (ECD) classrooms.
The two classrooms are expected to welcome 115 pupils: 60 in ECD1 and 55 in ECD2.
The school also faces financial and operational constraints:
- Some children, including orphans and vulnerable pupils, attend without paying fees.
- Teachers continue to serve despite limited or irregular compensation.
- Learning materials and basic resources remain limited.
The project builds on the community’s commitment to keeping education accessible.
Project Information
- Location
Kombo Central District,
West Coast Region
The Gambia
- Project Type
Community
Infrastructure
- Beneficiaries
115 expected ECD pupils
60 in ECD1 · 55 in ECD2
- Implemented by
The Fuladu Foundation
- Funding
GMD 474,465 construction funded or committed
GMD 175,595 remaining needs
Project at a Glance
New learning spaces
2
ECD classrooms
Expected ECD enrolment
115 children
ECD1: 60 · ECD2: 55
The challenge
Previously merged classes, makeshift and overcrowded learning spaces, with inadequate seating and study space
Immediate objective
Safe, dignified and functional classrooms with proper seating, lighting and security
Expected project completion
31 October 2026
Funding and remaining needs
GMD 175,595still needed
GMD 474,465 in construction costs fully funded or covered by confirmed commitments.
Benches
50 two-seater benches
Planned for the two classrooms; GMD 70,000 advance released.
10 additional benches considered if funding allows.
Doors and windows
2 doors and 8 windows
Funding mobilised or committed for both classrooms.
Other needs
Furniture and equipment: GMD 49,850.
Solar lighting and a handwashing station: GMD 125,745.
School supplies are a separate complementary need.
HOW TO HELP
Financial and in-kind contributions are welcome.
Phase 1: Construction and Equipping of Two ECD Classrooms
The Fuladu Foundation is completing two permanent Early Childhood Development (ECD) classrooms at Al Huda Islamic School to replace the shared makeshift learning space and provide ECD1 and ECD2 with separate, safer and more suitable classrooms.
Progress as of 25 October 2026:
The structures, roofing and floor layering for both ECD1 and ECD2 have been completed.
Construction funding is fully secured through contributions and confirmed commitments.
GMD 70,000 has been released towards classroom furniture, with completion of the furniture still to be confirmed.
Some final payments and implementation confirmations remain outstanding.
With the main construction works now largely completed, the project is moving into its final equipping phase. The remaining priorities are to complete the classroom furniture, install basic solar lighting and provide handwashing facilities.
These final improvements will help ensure that the two classrooms are not only structurally complete, but ready to provide approximately 115 ECD pupils with more appropriate learning conditions.
School Supply Options:
These are alternative packages, additional to the GMD 175,595 classroom funding gap.
- OPTION 1 – ECD Supplies for GMD 145,750: school bags and basic stationery for 115 pupils, plus shared early-learning and art materials.
Combined funding need: GMD 321,345. - OPTION 2 – Whole-school Supplies for GMD 467,250: school bags and basic stationery for 445 pupils across ECD and Grades 1–6.
Combined funding need: GMD 642,845.
Project completion status
Progress reported on 25 October 2026
ECD1 and ECD2 masonry and plastering completed.
ECD1 and ECD2 roofing completed.
ECD1 and ECD2 floor-filling labour completed.
Building of 50 school benches and other furniture is ongoing.
1 door and 4 windows for ECD1 delivered.
GMD 110,625 still needed.
Funds released for the construction of the handwashing station; GMD 15,120 still needed for the reservoir and other related supplies.
Confirmed completion percentages will appear as progress bars when available.
GMD 175,595 still needed
To equip two classrooms for 115 expected pupils
Funding progress
Funds committed 547,345 GMD
Funds still needed 175,595 GMD
Target: 722,940 GMD
75.7% committed
Indicative conversion · 1 GMD = 1 GMD · 2026-10-06. Reference: Central Bank of The Gambia. Payment-provider rates may differ.
Core target includes construction, classroom equipment, solar lighting and handwashing.
Construction, roofing and finishing
●
GMD 474,465
Fully funded or committed
Classroom furniture and equipment
●
GMD 49,850
GMD 70,000 already funded
Basic solar lighting and handwashing facilities
●
GMD 125,745
GMD 2,880 already funded
School Supply Options:
| Option 1 ECD school supplies for 115 pupils | ● | GMD 145,750 |
| Option 2 Whole-school supplies for 445 pupils | ● | GMD 467,250 |
Additional Needs
🏫 Additional Classrooms
Construction of two additional classrooms to separate Grade 1 and Grade 2, and to create a dedicated classroom for Grade 6.
👥 Teacher & Student Support
Support for teachers facing limited or irregular compensation, and targeted assistance for orphans and vulnerable children to ensure continued access to education.
📚 Learning Materials & Furniture
Provision of essential learning materials and classroom furniture to improve daily learning conditions.
🚧 School Compound Fencing
Installation of fencing to protect the school environment and create a safer learning space.
These priorities will be addressed progressively as additional resources are mobilized, building on the initial classroom construction under Phase 1.
Help us equip the classrooms
Help us close the GMD 175,595 gap for classroom furniture and equipment, solar lighting and a handwashing station. Read our construction update for the project details.
