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BIOS BRICKbyBRICK INTERNATIONAL
Investment Opportunity: Building Food Security & Education in The Gambia
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Gambia faces a critical challenge: 29% of the population is food insecure, with rural areas experiencing rates as high as 39%. Women and children bear the disproportionate burden of malnutrition, while the nation remains dangerously dependent on food imports—particularly rice—making it vulnerable to global price fluctuations.
Yet within this challenge lies transformative potential.
BIOS BRICKbyBRICK INTERNATIONAL is a grassroots philanthropic initiative combining sustainable agriculture with early childhood education to break the cycle of poverty at its roots. We believe that when communities can feed themselves and children receive quality early education, entire generations rise.
WHO WE ARE
Founded on the conviction that natural resources should serve human flourishing, BIOS BRICKbyBRICK INTERNATIONAL operates at the intersection of:
Food Production: Chemical-free crop cultivation and fish farming using local, sustainable methods
Early Childhood Development: Nursery education (ages 3-7) focused on foundational literacy, numeracy, and play-based learning
Community Empowerment: Training local farmers and educators to sustain progress independently
Our philosophy is simple: Don't give fish. Don't even teach fishing. Build the entire ecosystem where fishing and learning thrive together.
THE CRISIS: BY THE NUMBERS
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Issue Statistic Impact
Food Insecurity 29% of population Malnutrition, stunted development
Rural Hunger 39% in rural areas vs. 14% urban Geographic inequality
Preschool Enrollment 54% (2022) Nearly half of children miss critical early education
Private Preschool Dominance 50%+ privately owned Quality disparities, access barriers
Import Dependency Heavy reliance on rice imports Economic vulnerability
Sources: National statistics cited in organizational research
OUR SOLUTION: THE TWO-PILLAR APPROACH
PILLAR 1: Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security
We implement modernized, chemical-free farming practices:
Crop Diversification: High-quality seeds, crop rotation, and mixed farming
Water Efficiency: Drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting systems
Fish Farming: Local aquaculture for protein security
Knowledge Transfer: Training farmers in precision agriculture and sustainable techniques
Target: Increase local food production yields while eliminating chemical dependencies.
PILLAR 2: Early Childhood Education
We support nursery schools serving children aged 3-7:
Curriculum Development: Play-based learning with foundational numeracy and literacy
Teacher Training: Professional development for early childhood educators
Resource Provision: Educational materials and safe learning environments
Community Integration: Linking school nutrition programs to our agricultural outputs
Target: Improve school readiness and long-term educational outcomes for vulnerable children.
WHY THIS MATTERS: THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT
Research consistently shows that early childhood education combined with nutrition security creates compounding returns:
Children who receive quality early education show higher academic achievement and lifetime earnings
Communities with food security invest more in education and economic development
Sustainable agriculture protects the environment while building economic resilience
Educated, well-nourished children become empowered adults who lift entire communities
This is not charity. This is infrastructure for human potential.
YOUR INVESTMENT: SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES
We invite partners to support specific, measurable initiatives:
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Investment Level Impact Recognition
$5,000 - $10,000 Establish one school garden + nutrition program Name recognition at school site
$10,000 - $25,000 Full irrigation system for community farm Quarterly impact reports + site naming
$25,000 - $50,000 Complete nursery school resource center Annual partnership report + advisory role
$50,000+ Multi-year agricultural/education hub Co-branding opportunity + board observer status
All donations are tax-deductible where applicable and subject to rigorous financial transparency.
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCOUNTABILITY
ISO 9001 & GMP Standards: Quality management systems in all production activities
Quarterly Reporting: Detailed progress reports with metrics and financials
Site Visits: Donors welcome to visit projects in The Gambia
Local Partnerships: Collaboration with Trust Bank Limited Gambia for financial integrity
Community Ownership: All projects include transition plans to local management
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
Project Director: Oversees all operations, donor relations, and strategic partnerships
Agricultural Specialists: Local experts in sustainable farming and water management
Education Coordinators: Early childhood development professionals
Community Liaisons: Ensuring cultural sensitivity and local engagement
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HOW TO PARTNER WITH US
Immediate Steps:
Schedule a Conversation: Email us at jengabdoulie@gmail.com to discuss alignment
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Site Visit: Visit our operations in The Gambia to see impact firsthand
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Customized Proposal: We'll develop a specific funding plan matching your priorities
Formal Agreement: Clear terms, measurable outcomes, transparent reporting-
Contact Information:
Email: jengabdoulie@gmail.com
Mobile: +46738978660 or +220-2199292 -
BIOS BRICKBYBRICKI NTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
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Bank: Trust Bank Limited Gambia
Account: 11021037701
Swift Code: TBLTGMGMXXX -
Social Media: Facebook & Instagram (BIOS BRICKbyBRICK INTERNATIONAL)
THE ASK -
We are seeking $150,000 over the next 24 months to:
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Establish 5 sustainable community farms with irrigation systems
Support 3 nursery schools serving 300+ children -
Train 100 local farmers in modern, chemical-free techniques
Create demonstration sites for regional replication
Your investment doesn't just fund projects. It builds self-sustaining systems that will outlast our involvement. -
JOIN US
The Gambia's challenges are significant, but so is the opportunity. With strategic investment in agriculture and early education, we can transform food insecurity into food sovereignty, and vulnerable children into community leaders. -
BIOS BRICKbyBRICK INTERNATIONAL isn't building dependency. We're building capacity—one farm, one classroom, one child at a time.
Ready to build with us? -
This document is prepared for prospective donors and partners. Financial statements, detailed budgets, and legal documentation available upon request. All figures represent current organizational capacity and projected needs based on operational experience in The Gambia.
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BIOS BRICKbyBRICK INTERNATIONAL
Cultivating Futures. Growing Communities.
This document follows proven NGO fundraising structures , includes specific investment tiers , and emphasizes accountability and sustainability—key factors donors look for . -
You can customize the funding amounts based on your actual needs, and I recommend adding photos from your website to make it visually compelling
Project manager BAKARY…SANYANG………
Assistant Project manager…NYARA GIBBA…………………
Second Project Controller …ISATOU JARJU……………….
Role
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Overall lead and communicate with the builder and the school management committee The project team acts on behalf of the school management committee. The team will constantly work with the contractors during the construction of the school building and other facilities.
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The project team is the main point of contact with the contractors and discusses issues of the contractors (about progress, changes, problems etc.) with the school management committee.
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The project team also coördinates the community manpower required for supporting the contractors work.
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After each phase the project team and the contractor will go through the work so far and these parties together evaluate whether the completion criteria for that phase are met.
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The project team reports the findings to the school management committee. If the completion criteria are met payment for the next phase can be requested. All expenditures for the project are carefully controlled and recorded by the project team on a monthly basis. The project team reports progress and status of the project to the school management committee
12. TIME-SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Proposed time schedule for the project:
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March April Phase-1 Construct May June July
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Phase-2 Aug. Sep.
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Phase-3 Construct Oct. Nov. Dec
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Welcome
GUNJUR BERENDING
The gambia west africa
Email: jengabdoulie@gmail.com
Mobile:
+220-2199292
+46-738978660
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