Community Morgue Construction & Mosque Improvements in Kesser Kunda
- 3000+ people reached
- 6 villages served
Supporting dignified burial services and inclusive worship across Kesser Kunda and five neighbouring villages.
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Dignified
burial services -
Inclusive
Worship Space -
Greater Community
Cohesion
CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED: Support Dignity in burial and inclusion in worship
The Fuladu Foundation is supporting the community of Kesser Kunda to ensure dignified burial practices, improve inclusive access to the mosque, particularly for women, and secure the space through proper fencing.
Project Overview
In Kesser Kunda and the surrounding area, there is currently no mortuary facility available to serve local communities. As a result, families are often forced to transport deceased relatives to distant locations during periods of bereavement, creating additional hardship at already difficult moments.
Following consultations with residents and local leaders, the community identified the construction of a modest morgue adjacent to the village mosque as a key priority. The facility is expected to serve not only Kesser Kunda, but also five neighbouring villages, representing a combined population of more than 3,000 people.
The consultations also highlighted the need to improve the mosque environment through the expansion of the prayer space, including a dedicated area for women, as well as the installation of protective fencing around the mosque and morgue compound to enhance safety, dignity, and organization.
Given the limited access to electricity in the area, the project incorporates a simple solar-supported cooling solution, complemented by locally accessible ice-based preservation methods to support essential morgue functions.
The Fuladu Foundation is supporting this initiative as a single, integrated community project developed in close coordination with local residents and village leadership.
Project Information
- Location
Kombo Central District,
West Coast Region
The Gambia
- Status
- Project Type
Community
Infrastructure
- Beneficiaries
Community of Kesser Kunda
- Led by
Kesser Kunda community with the support of the Fuladu Foundation
- Cost Estimate
USD 15,000
(~GMD 1 million)
Integrated Project Components
The project brings together several complementary components designed to function as a single, coherent intervention:
⚪ Construction of a Community Morgue
A modest facility designed to allow families to prepare their loved ones within the village, in accordance with cultural and religious practices.
Mosque Expansion (Women’s Section)
Creation of a dedicated prayer space to enable women to participate more fully and comfortably in religious life.
🧱 Fencing of the Mosque and Morgue Compound
Installation of protective fencing to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and dignity of the space, and to prevent animals from entering the area.
☀️ Solar-Powered Cooling System
Provision of a simple, sustainable solution to support short-term preservation of bodies in a context with limited access to electricity.
Why This Matters
This project is about ensuring dignity in moments of loss.
By enabling families to prepare their loved ones within the village, it reduces the emotional and logistical burden that currently accompanies funeral arrangements.
It also strengthens the role of the mosque as a central place of worship and community life, while promoting greater inclusion through the creation of a dedicated space for women.
Beyond infrastructure, this initiative supports the preservation of cultural and spiritual practices, and reinforces the sense of cohesion and respect within the community.
Estimated Cost: USD 15,000
(~GMD 1 million)
Construction works (morgue + compound works)
50%
7500 USD
Cooling & essential solar-supported system
20%
3000 USD
Mosque expansion (including women’s prayer area)
20%
3000 USD
Fencing & site protection
10%
1500 USD
All components are designed with simplicity, cultural appropriateness, and long-term usability in mind, and will be implemented with active participation from the community.
Support Dignity and Community Life in Kesser Kunda
Your contribution will directly support the construction of a community morgue and improvements to the village mosque.