Gunjur Project

20/06/2026

Gunjur Weekly Walk for Health

For nearly three years, every Saturday morning, members of the Gunjur community have come together for the Weekly Walk for Health.

What makes this event so special is not just the exercise, but the sense of community. Walking side by side, sharing conversations, supporting one another and starting the weekend in a positive way.

The weekly event is open to everyone and quite often our visitors, friends and volunteers lace up their trainers and join the walk. It’s a fantastic way to experience the real Gunjur, meet people and see firsthand the strong community spirit that exists here.

Health and wellbeing may be the focus, but the walk is also about friendship, inclusion and bringing people together. Week after week, it demonstrates the huge sense of community that Gunjur is known for.

❤️ Walking together. Talking together. Building a healthier and stronger community together.

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19/06/2026

🎉 6.3k Followers – Thank You! 🎉

We’ve just reached 6,308 followers and we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supports the Gunjur Project.

Whether you’ve volunteered with us, travelled with us, partnered with us, donated, shared our posts or simply followed our journey, your support means the world.

Together, we’ve built a wonderful community connecting people from around the world with The Gambia, its people, and its culture.

Thank you for being part of our story. We can’t wait to share what comes next! 🇬🇲❤️

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18/06/2026

Many of you who have visited the Gunjur Project over the years will have been welcomed by the incredible sounds of Jali Yankuba Conteh. For more than 15 years, Jali Yankuba Conteh has shared his music with our guests, preserving and celebrating the rich musical traditions of The Gambia.

Through the Bai Conteh Music School, named in honour of his late grandfather, Yankuba mentors young musicians and helps preserve the rich tradition of Kora music. The Gunjur Project Association sponsors the education of all students attending the school, ensuring they can continue their studies while developing their musical talents.

Today, we're proud to share a project that brings this journey to a global audience.

✨ Machen are set to release their second EP, *Applying The 3*

The collaboration has grown from a lifelong friendship between Machen's Mark Kyriacos Kyriacou and Brendan Ringstead cofounder of the Gunjur Project. Through this connection, Mark was introduced to Yankuba and his young apprentice musicians, resulting in a truly magical international collaboration.

The EP features musicians from around the world, including:
🌍 Jali Yankuba Conteh and his apprentice musicians (The Gambia)
🎸 Billy Fuller (Bristol)
🥁 Eamon Ellams (New York)
🎤 Rachel Thomas (Wales)
🎹 Toby Baker (London)
🪘 Stuart Hardcastle
🎧 Produced, mixed and created by Mark Kyriacou on Merseyside

Adding even more excitement, the remix comes from the legendary AUNTIE FLO, whose powerful interpretation brings another dimension to the project.

For us, this release represents so much more than music. It is a celebration of friendship, cultural exchange, education, opportunity, and the power of collaboration across continents.

Congratulations to everyone involved. We can't wait for the world to hear it.

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17/06/2026

When you book a group with us, the planning starts well in advance.

Today Jenny Ringstead met with Sainey BM Jarju, a well-travelled and highly knowledgeable Gambian who organises incredible trips throughout The Gambia. Together, we worked through the plans for a new school group visiting in January 2027.

Bringing everything together involves much more than creating an itinerary. We carefully reviewed risk assessments, policy guidelines, and safeguarding requirements, combining these with Sainey’s local expertise and years of experience to ensure a safe, educational, and unforgettable experience for every student.

The preparation that happens behind the scenes is what helps make these trips truly special, and we’re excited to see this programme come to life. 🇬🇲✨

16/06/2026

Busy Day for Gunjur Project Team Across the Globe! 🌍

This morning in The Gambia, our team held an early meeting at SOS Gambia, where exciting discussions took place around a promising new partnership that we look forward to developing further. Following the meeting, the team delivered medical equipment donated by Multiprecaution team Jan & Dinie to Banjul Hospital. Thanks to Doctor Abubacarr Darboe for helping to facilitate this important donation and ensuring it reached those who need it most.

Meanwhile, this evening in the UK, Gunjur Project Co-Founder Alagi Bojang spent time with staff, students and parents at Oathall Community College as preparations continue for their visit to The Gambia in 2027. It was also wonderful for Alagi to reconnect with several former students who have previously visited and supported Gunjur Project, hearing about the lasting impact of their experiences.

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14/06/2026

We are excited to announce the publication of a new children's book showcasing the work taking place at Sheikh Hatab Memorial Nursery School in Gunjur, The Gambia**.

Created with the children, teachers and school community in mind, the book helps children learn through familiar faces, activities and experiences from their own environment. Through stories, activities, and colourful illustrations, children learn about health, hygiene, wellbeing, nutrition, exercise, environmental care, recycling, and positive life choices.

The book celebrates the achievements of the school and the education programmes delivered by the Gunjur Project Association in partnership with local communities and international partners.

This year alone, together we have:

🏫 Completed a full renovation of the school, including a new roof

👩🏾‍🏫 Sponsored teachers to attend college

🎓 Sponsored the Head Teacher to undertake a Diploma in Early Childhood Development

📚 Recruited new teachers to strengthen the learning environment

⚽ Improved the outdoor play area with new swings and goal posts

♻️ Provided recycling bins to help the school improve waste management and environmental awareness

🍲 Started the development of a new school kitchen, which will be completed by our volunteers this August

🌱 Continued delivering health, wellbeing, environmental and educational programmes to support children and families

Our commitment to the children of Sheik Hatab Memorial Nursery School is clear.

We are now taking this book to print, and **each copy costs just £2.50**.

📖 Can you buy a book for a child?

Our goal is for every child at the school to receive their own copy. We also hope this will become a valuable educational tool that can be expanded in the future, helping more children learn through stories and activities that reflect their own lives and experiences.

Children learn best when they recognise the people, places, and activities around them. This book celebrates their school, their community, and the positive changes they are helping to create through better health, wellbeing, and environmental awareness.

💚 £2.50 sponsors one book

💚 £25 sponsors 10 books

💚 £50 sponsors 20 books

💚 £125 sponsors 50 books

If you would like to sponsor a book, please contact us directly or follow the PayPal donation link in the comments.

Together, we can put a book into the hands of every child at Sheik Hatab Memorial Nursery School and continue building a healthier, greener, and brighter future for the children of Gunjur.

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Check out this A4 designed by Jenny Ringstead.

12/06/2026

🙌 thanks Gunjuronline.com for highlighting our recent Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award recognition.

This award belongs not only to Gunjur Project team but also to the wider Gunjur community, whose warmth, hospitality and support create the experiences that visitors remember long after they return home.

We are proud to be part of a community that welcomes people from around the world and demonstrates the positive impact that responsible tourism can have when local people are at its heart.

A special thank you to our dedicated staff team, community partners and all those who help make Gunjur such a special place to visit.

Together, we continue to showcase the very best of The Gambia

Gunjur, The Gambia – The Gunjur Project Lodge has been recognised with the prestigious Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, placing the eco-friendly establishment among the top 10 percent of hospitality businesses worldwide listed on Tripadvisor.The award is based on reviews and ratings submitte...

11/06/2026

We’re delighted to announce that The Gunjur Project Lodge has received the 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award!

Based on reviews from our guests, this award places us among the top 10% of hospitality businesses worldwide on Tripadvisor.

A huge thank you to our amazing staff team whose hard work, dedication, and warm Gambian hospitality make experiences like this possible every day. This recognition is a reflection of their commitment to our guests and our community.

We are also grateful to every guest, volunteer, partner, and supporter who has been part of our journey.

🌍 Award-Winning Model of Responsible Tourism
☀️ Open All Year Round

Thank you for helping us showcase the very best of The Gambia.


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08/06/2026

♻️ Third visit to Sheik Hatab Memorial Nursery School! 🌍

After installing recycling bins at the school, we returned to see how the pupils were getting on. Teachers reported that children are taking greater pride in keeping their classrooms and playgrounds clean, and the recycling bins were already collecting plastic waste separately from general rubbish.

Through fun games and practical activities, pupils learned how to identify different types of waste and place them in the correct bins. Learning through play continues to be one of the best ways to build lasting environmental habits!

The large number of single-use plastic cups collected has inspired the next stage of the project. This Friday, pupils will visit Gunjur to learn what plastics can and cannot be recycled. We are also working towards providing reusable water bottles to help reduce single-use plastic and make Sheik Hatab Memorial Nursery School one of the greenest schools in Gunjur! 💚

Thank you to our partners: .mac , Interreg MAC 2021–2027, European Union, Gobierno de Canarias, Gunjur Project Association,