Cultural exchange and learning new skills in West Coast Region, Brikama, Gambia

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  Description

  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.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Accueil / tourisme

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Technologie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Ferme

  

  Culture

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Architecture

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Photographie

  

  Art et design

  

  Blogs

  

  Jardinage

  

  Plage

  

  Animaux

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Sports d'équipe

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  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.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  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.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  I am interested in learning French and, Dutch
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  Hébergement

  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.

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  Autres infos...

  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.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Computers, laptops cameras etc

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  I have a very big land the , feel free.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Dogs, and cats

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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