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A unique opportunity to experience the life of a hardworking African woman in a small village that relies on subsistence agriculture. The garden features a four-bedroom round hut available for rental, a permaculture garden, and a banana plantation. Guests can also immerse themselves in village life and gain a deeper understanding of the local culture and the Mandinka language.
As part of this cultural exchange, I appreciate a few hours of your time each day helping in the garden in exchange for simple accommodation. Activities would include gardening, watering, and maintenance. This experience allows you to learn about local customs, history, and language.
In addition to running the garden, I am a football coach, softball trainer, and the founder of a foundation and football academy. My football team now plays in the first division of The Gambia’s professional league.
The foundation focuses on supporting women, youth, and children, with key areas in community development, environmental advocacy, and the promotion of the SDGs. We are also dedicated to addressing issues such Gender base violence against women and children.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Farming
Culture
Charity work
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Architecture
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
Photography
Art & design
Blogging
Gardening
Beach
Animals
Outdoor activities
Team sports
Cycling
Nature
Camping
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am part of a local community with diverse ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture. We have various women's groups that can provide entertainment, and we would be happy to invite them to perform at the Garden if our guests are interested.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
They will be helping me in the garden, with watering and taking care of my bananas and plants, they will as well work with children, women's in the community, my football club and the schools. Depending on their areas of interest.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I am interested in learning French and, Dutch
Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided in a basic hut with a king-size bed and toilet facilities. There is also an option to sleep in a tent outside the hut if you bring your own. If the accommodation at the garden is fully booked by paying guests, there is an alternative option to stay in the family compound, just a few hundred meters up the road in the village.
I’ve reduced the number of hours the volunteers can work each day, and they will be responsible for their own meals.
We will cook meals together in the garden, and I will teach you how to prepare traditional local dishes.
What else ...
Travelers can easily access nearby beaches and towns via local bus transport from Siffoe village. Alternatively, Adama can help arrange a car with a driver or motorbike transport, depending on preference.
There are numerous attractions in the nearby towns, including the markets in Brikama, the craft market, and the beaches at Sanyang, Gunjur, and Serrekunda.
Siffoe is located near the Casamance border.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Computers, laptops cameras etc
Space for parking camper vans
I have a very big land the , feel free.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs, and cats
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Adama is a good host, she made me feel at home and she's well connected within her community. The people in the village are also friendly and welcoming. Adama has several amazing projects, she helps women and children in the village, is the manager of the… read more
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Adama is a good host, she made me feel at home and she's well connected within her community. The people in the village are also friendly and welcoming. Adama has several amazing projects, she helps women and children in the village, is the manager of the… read more
