07/10/2026
What’s On Baddibu Saaba Association Hands Over D81,350 Windstorm Relief Support
Following the devastating windstorm that struck Saaba Village on Friday, 7th August 2026, What’s On Baddibu Saaba Association launched a fundraising appeal to support families whose homes and properties were affected.
The appeal received contributions from Kaffos, individuals, friends of Saaba, philanthropists, and well-wishers. The contributions received were:
1. Saaba Nyankar Kaffo: D20,000
2. Furinding Kaffo: D5,000
3. Saaba Tesito Kaffo: D50,000
4. Saaba Miniangba Kaffo: D2,500
5. Individual Donors: D3,850
Total Raised: D81,350
On Monday, 5th October 2026, the association distributed D81,350 in relief support to affected compounds. The handing-over ceremony was held at the residence of the Alkalo of Saaba, Fa Nyama Singhateh. The support was allocated according to the severity and nature of the damage, particularly damage to roofs and fences.
The beneficiary compounds were:
1. Sarr K***a
2. Dembelly K***a (Bajonkoto)
3. Sidibe K***a
4. Kebba Binta Suwareh
5. Kebba Kassama (Chaadi)
6. Fa-Kebba Kombo Singhateh
7. Adama Baakolong Singhateh
8. Nyangado K***a
9. Karamo Singhateh
10. Abdoulie Jara
11. Dawda Singhateh
12. Fatou Touray-Balajo K***a
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Alfusainey Drammeh, Adviser to the association, introduced What’s On Baddibu Saaba and explained its role in disseminating information from Saaba and communicating with the community. He noted that the association has organised similar community support initiatives before and encouraged everyone to demonstrate love for Saaba by supporting the community.
The Alkalo, Fa Nyama Singhateh, thanked everyone who contributed to the initiative and stressed that the intervention was made possible through unity.
Lanteh Gibbeh also commended the contributors and urged community members to maintain unity, love their village, and stand by one another in both good and difficult times.
What’s On Baddibu Saaba Association sincerely appreciates all Kaffos, individuals, community leaders, philanthropists, and well-wishers who contributed to the relief effort or supported it in any way.
May Allah (SWT) reward every contributor, ease the hardship of the affected families, and continue to bless and unite the people of Saaba. Ameen.