Rural School Shapes Young Farmers in Gambian Village.
Parents came to see where their children learn farming in Balingho. The school helps young people grow food and start businesses.
A German group called Sabab Lou set up the school in 2018. They want to give youth good jobs at home instead of leaving the country.
"We teach kids how plants grow and how to sell them," said Momodou Y. Bah, who runs the school. He told parents their children get part of what they grow. The school helps students save money and get loans.
The teachers want families to help. "Parents need to know what their kids learn here," said Mbemba Gibba, who teaches at the school. He asked parents to tell them if students have health issues.
Migan Romain trains students in farming. He said that after they learn here, young people can make their own jobs. The school teaches both old and new ways to grow food.
One father, Arfang Fofana, liked what he saw. "This place helps young people find work," he said. His village, Sankwia, sends students to learn here.
The school plans to help past students start farms. They work with big groups like FAO to give money to students who finish the program.
Parents promised to support the school. They want their children to study hard and become good farmers. The school has kept growing since it opened, training many young people to feed their country.
Parents came to see where their children learn farming in Balingho. The school helps young people grow food and start businesses.
A German group called Sabab Lou set up the school in 2018. They want to give youth good jobs at home instead of leaving the country.
"We teach kids how plants grow and how to sell them," said Momodou Y. Bah, who runs the school. He told parents their children get part of what they grow. The school helps students save money and get loans.
The teachers want families to help. "Parents need to know what their kids learn here," said Mbemba Gibba, who teaches at the school. He asked parents to tell them if students have health issues.
Migan Romain trains students in farming. He said that after they learn here, young people can make their own jobs. The school teaches both old and new ways to grow food.
One father, Arfang Fofana, liked what he saw. "This place helps young people find work," he said. His village, Sankwia, sends students to learn here.
The school plans to help past students start farms. They work with big groups like FAO to give money to students who finish the program.
Parents promised to support the school. They want their children to study hard and become good farmers. The school has kept growing since it opened, training many young people to feed their country.
