The Brikama Area Council gave money to help people in the West Coast Region. They shared 28 million dalasi between 28 different areas. Each area will receive one million dalasi this year, which is more than last year's amount of five hundred thousand.
The Council Chairman, Yankuba Darboe, explained that many more people live in the region these days. This means they face big problems like dealing with rubbish, keeping areas clean, and making sure everyone has water. The Council wants each area to decide what needs fixing most.
Groups of local people will help choose what their area needs. Mr. Darboe thinks this is great because people care more about projects when they help make decisions. They will look after these projects better if they feel they own them.
Last year's money helped many people. Twenty-two areas got new water wells, which means clean drinking water for lots of families. Three areas also received electricity for the first time. The money comes from taxes that local people pay, not from other countries or organizations.
Mr. Darboe wants the local groups to spend the money wisely. They should use it to make people healthier and happier. This includes making sure everyone has clean water, helping women earn money, building better roads, and creating fun places where children can play sports.
The Chairman thanked everyone in the West Coast Region for paying their taxes. Their money helps make these good changes happen in their communities.
The Council Chairman, Yankuba Darboe, explained that many more people live in the region these days. This means they face big problems like dealing with rubbish, keeping areas clean, and making sure everyone has water. The Council wants each area to decide what needs fixing most.
Groups of local people will help choose what their area needs. Mr. Darboe thinks this is great because people care more about projects when they help make decisions. They will look after these projects better if they feel they own them.
Last year's money helped many people. Twenty-two areas got new water wells, which means clean drinking water for lots of families. Three areas also received electricity for the first time. The money comes from taxes that local people pay, not from other countries or organizations.
Mr. Darboe wants the local groups to spend the money wisely. They should use it to make people healthier and happier. This includes making sure everyone has clean water, helping women earn money, building better roads, and creating fun places where children can play sports.
The Chairman thanked everyone in the West Coast Region for paying their taxes. Their money helps make these good changes happen in their communities.
