A fundraiser for Gambians

Help Abass and his three siblings return to school in Gambia.

Abass is working to create a steadier future for his family—one built around education, opportunity, and the dignity of being able to plan for tomorrow.

School opens September 21, 2026. Help us reach the first milestone in time.

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Abass and his siblings asking for a chance to return to school — Abass and his siblings · Gambia, Africa

The first step

Send Abass and his three siblings back to school with $4,000. Help more of his family with $10,000.

$4,000 ≈ D296,000 target first milestone · all 4 students

$10,000 ≈ D740,000 first stretch goal

Abass’s story

Education can change what comes next.

Abass Jammeh wearing his school uniform — Abass in his school uniform · Gambia, Africa.

My name is Abass Jammeh. I am 17, the oldest of four children, and I live in Gambia, Africa, with my siblings—Marima, Buba, and Kaddy—and my grandfather.

After my mother died about two years ago, I had to leave school because my family no longer had the support to pay my school fees. I want to go back and complete my education so I can find work and build a better life for my family.

I also want my siblings to have the chance to stay in school. Marima is 15, Buba is 12, and Kaddy is 9. All four of us want to be in school, so we are asking for help with the most urgent education costs first. If we raise more, we can help the family with school fees, uniforms, books, and supplies, while also helping with food and essential household needs.

Thank you for caring about our future.

Where your support goes

You can help put a school year within reach.

01 ≈ $2,165D160,000 total

Yearly school fees

D40,000 per student × 4 = D160,000 total (≈ $2,165) for the four yearly school fees. The children can begin school as soon as $2,500 is raised toward school fees and the most urgent school-day costs.

02 ≈ $115D8,480 total

Everything for the school day

Books, uniforms, registration, supplies, and transportation for all four students.

03 ≈ $81 / monthD6,000 / month

Food and essentials

Your support also gives the family breathing room for food, vegetables, and essential household needs.

Current family estimates, shared in Gambian dalasi (D). USD equivalents are approximate.

Abass with his younger siblings and grandfather — Abass with his family · Gambia, Africa

A note from the organizer

I met Abass online, and I wanted to help make his next step possible.

I have stayed in contact with Abass and have already sent direct support to help his family with food and a sibling’s medical treatment. I’m organizing this personal fundraiser so more people can help Abass and his three siblings work toward a more stable future.

This is a personal fundraiser, not a registered charity. Donations will be received by Dennis through GoFundMe and sent to Abass and his family in Gambia, Africa. Funds will be sent every two weeks as donations come in, and updates will be shared here, on GoFundMe, and later through WhatsApp. Dennis will continue supporting the family as he is able.

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Give a chance to learn

Give Abass and his three siblings a chance to stay in school.

The first $4,000 milestone is designed to get all four children back to school, covering yearly fees and the most urgent school-day costs. The $10,000 stretch goal can help more of the family with food and essential household needs.

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Updates

Campaign updates will be added here as support is sent to Abass and his family. We will also keep the GoFundMe fundraiser current.

The first update will be posted as support is sent.