Connecting Wales and Gambia - Compassion, Commitment, & Community
Gambia Hearts & Hands Foundation is our Motto
From education to healthcare, we’re building bridges that change lives — and you can be part of the journey.Through strong partnerships in Wales and abroad, we provide vital resources, empower communities, and create opportunities where they are needed most. Every contribution — whether time, skills, or funds — helps us bring hope and tangible change to schools, hospitals, and families across the country.
Education Support
Providing learning materials, scholarships, and teacher resources for Gambian schools
Healthcare Aid
Supplying hospitals with essential equipment and funding lifesaving services
Community Events
Hosting cultural gatherings and networking opportunities for the Gambian community in Cardiff
Trade & Access
Facilitating import and export of goods to support community needs in The Gambia
Our Mission is Rooted in a Deep Commitment
Our Key Initiatives in Gambia
Every project we run is powered by compassion, accountability, and partnership. Our work comes alive through the voices of those we serve. Hear directly from teachers, doctors, and community leaders in The Gambia, and see why partnerships with Wales matter so deeply.Here’s where your support makes a real difference.
School Supplies (example)
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Hospital Equipment
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Research Partnerships (example)
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From textbooks and uniforms to training materials, we ensure children have the tools they need to learn and thrive.We provide life-saving machines, medicines, and resources for clinics and hospitals across Gambia’s rural and urban areas.We assisted Cardiff University’s Gambia research projects by offering on-the-ground support, logistics, and connections that make the work possible.
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The Impact of Your Support
From smiling schoolchildren opening their first set of new books, to nurses unboxing donated hospital equipment, our work touches lives in both education and healthcare.
Loading and shipping containers to support trade and community access between Wales and West Africa
We also coordinate and load containers for shipment, supporting import and export projects that strengthen trade links — while helping Welsh communities connect with and access opportunities in West Africa.
Preparing containers for international shipment
For import/export projects
Between Welsh and Gambian communities
Celebrating heritage while raising awareness for Gambian aid projects
Cultural events for the Gambian community in Cardiff not only celebrate heritage, but also raise awareness and support for volunteers and charitable projects that bring vital aid to schools and hospitals in The Gambia.
Cultural festivals, workshops, and networking events
Gambian traditions to strengthen cultural identity
Awareness campaigns for Gambian aid projects
Supplying hospitals with donated medical equipment
Access to quality healthcare is a challenge for many communities in The Gambia, where hospitals often face shortages of essential equipment and supplies. We help bridge this gap by donating and delivering medical tools, hospital beds, and life-saving devices.
Vital hospital equipment and medical supplies
Training and knowledge exchange between Welsh and Gambian healthcare professionals
In the setup and improvement of healthcare facilities
Giving Gambian schoolchildren new books and learning materials
Education is the foundation for lasting change, and we believe every child deserves the tools to succeed. In The Gambia, many schools operate with limited resources, where a simple exercise book or a set of pencils can make a world of difference.We work hand-in-hand with teachers and community leaders to ensure every donation meets a real need, whether it’s refurbishing classrooms, supplying textbooks, or supporting extracurricular activities that broaden horizons and skills.
Textbooks, stationery, and teaching aids to Gambian schools
Classroom refurbishments and learning facilities
Teachers with training and resources to improve education quality