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Gunjur Project Gunjur Project Set in the peaceful country of The Gambia in the rural village of Gunjur you find The Gunjur Project Lodge.

Here you arrive at a place where its focus is to ensure that all who visit whether they be holiday makers or volunteers leave making a positive impact on the local community and Gambia as a whole. We work closely with the Gunjur Project Association Charity (registration 1171815) which also shares this page www.gpagambia.org

🐾❤️ Meet Bailey – Another of Our Gunjur Project Family! ❤️🐾Bailey joined us back in 2019, and he really was in a sorry s...
21/10/2026

🐾❤️ Meet Bailey – Another of Our Gunjur Project Family! ❤️🐾

Bailey joined us back in 2019, and he really was in a sorry state. 💔

He was in such poor condition that when we took him to the vet, we genuinely thought the kindest thing might be to have him put to sleep.

But Bailey had other ideas! 🐕❤️

With lots of care, patience, good food and love, Bailey slowly recovered and became the beautiful dog he is today.

Seven years later, he is still very much part of our Gunjur Project family, living his best life and reminding us just how amazing a second chance can be.

From a dog we thought we might lose to the beautiful boy we couldn’t imagine life without. ❤️

🐾 A WEEK OF GUNJUR PROJECT ANIMALS! 🐾This week, we’re introducing you to some of the four-legged characters who have bec...
20/10/2026

🐾 A WEEK OF GUNJUR PROJECT ANIMALS! 🐾

This week, we’re introducing you to some of the four-legged characters who have become part of the Gunjur Project family! ❤️

🐈 First up… meet RAMBO!

Rambo’s story began on Gunjur Beach. While out walking, we heard tiny cries coming from the sand. Following the sound, we discovered a very small kitten, just a couple of weeks old, completely alone, with a crow swooping down and pecking at him!

We quickly chased the crow away, and bleeding battered and bruised we scooped him up and brought him home.

We named him Rambo because, despite his tiny size, he was clearly a little fighter! 💪🐱

And just look at him now! ❤️

From a helpless little kitten on the beach to a much-loved member of the Gunjur Project family.

Stay tuned as we introduce you to more of our animal characters throughout the week! 🐕🐈🐾

Make green tea with Omar & cook with the family 🇬🇲Omar Saho joined Gunjur Project back in 2008 as a helping hand. Since ...
16/10/2026

Make green tea with Omar & cook with the family 🇬🇲

Omar Saho joined Gunjur Project back in 2008 as a helping hand. Since then, he has turned his hand to just about every job going and grown alongside the project. Today, he is our General Manager and very much part of the heart of Gunjur Project.

And yesterday was his birthday! 🎉 Happy Birthday, Omar! ❤️

Omar often welcomes our guests into his mother’s family compound, where he hosts traditional Gambian cooking workshops, sharing food, stories and everyday family life.

That’s what Gunjur Project is all about. We are family-based, community-connected and love giving our visitors the opportunity to experience The Gambia beyond the usual tourist trail.

🇬🇲 Fancy experiencing the real Gambia? Come and stay with us, meet the people who make our project special and become part of our extended family.

📩 Get in touch today to plan your visit!

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Celebrating an incredible achievement!We are delighted to share that Basiru L. Danso has received the Regional Public He...
15/10/2026

Celebrating an incredible achievement!

We are delighted to share that Basiru L. Danso has received the Regional Public Health Champion Award 2026!

Gunjur Project has been proud to support Basiru’s university education and help fund a number of his public health initiatives benefiting local communities.

One of the most rewarding parts of our work is seeing how supporting individuals with opportunities, education and resources can lead to a much wider impact.

Basiru recently shared these words with us:

❤️ “Through the Gunjur Project, your generous support has helped fund many of our public health interventions, making a real difference in the lives of the communities we serve.

Your support for my university education also means so much to me. You have invested not only in my public health work but also in my personal and professional growth.”

Congratulations, Basiru! 👏🏾

This award recognises your dedication, hard work and commitment to improving public health. We are delighted to have played a small part in your journey and look forward to seeing what you achieve next.

❤️ Remembering Albert Ringstead (1931–2026)Yesterday, family and friends gathered to say their final goodbyes to Albert ...
14/10/2026

❤️ Remembering Albert Ringstead (1931–2026)

Yesterday, family and friends gathered to say their final goodbyes to Albert Ringstead, father of Brendan Ringstead, co-founder of The Gunjur Project.

In the early days of the project, Albert and his wife, Brendan’s mum Marge visited The Gambia, getting to know the team, making friendships and seeing first-hand what Brendan and the family were working to create.

As the years passed, they were no longer able to make the journey, but Albert continued to follow the project’s progress through photographs, stories and updates about the staff, friends and developments in Gunjur.

A skilled craftsman who took great pride in doing a job properly, Albert was always on hand to offer Brendan advice on practical jobs, helping ensure that the Lodge and Community Hub facilities were safe, accessible and maintained to a good standard.

Albert lived for 95 years, witnessing extraordinary changes in the world around him. He was incredibly proud of what Brendan helped to create in The Gambia, and it is comforting to know that a little of his knowledge and influence lives on in the project today.

*Rest in peace, Albert. ❤️

🐾❤️ A little story of hope…A couple of weeks ago, we received a call about a dog who had been lying injured in the bushe...
12/10/2026

🐾❤️ A little story of hope…

A couple of weeks ago, we received a call about a dog who had been lying injured in the bushes beside the road for three days.

Some of Gunjur Project team went to find him. He was desperately thirsty, unable to move his back legs and clearly in pain. 💔

We gave him food, water and made a makeshift shelter while trying to find help.

With guidance from Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust , we managed to get him into the car. He howled in agony, but once settled, he calmed down and gave me a look as though he knew we were trying to help him. ❤️

Two weeks later… LOOK AT HIM NOW! 🥹🐕

Sadly, the Trust’s X-ray machine was damaged by lightning, delaying further assessment, but he’s safe, comfortable and making friends with other injured dogs!

Had he been left there, he would have faced a slow and painful exit from this world. Instead, he’s now surrounded by love, care and, most importantly, a little bit of hope. ❤️

A huge thank you to The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust. They have a team that genuinely CARE and go above and beyond for animal@welfare.

❤️ Please check out their amazing work and give them a follow!

🇬🇲⚽ Oathall College – Preparing for Gunjur 2027!The preparations are underway for Oathall College’s biannual visit to Gu...
11/10/2026

🇬🇲⚽ Oathall College – Preparing for Gunjur 2027!

The preparations are underway for Oathall College’s biannual visit to Gunjur Project, where students will take part in Football for Peace activities and community programmes.

Last week, students were busy fundraising with a relay race! 🏃‍♂️ Earlier this year, our co-founder Alagi Bojang visited the college to meet the 2027 group and their parents, while catching up with some familiar faces from previous trips. ❤️

🌍 This is what makes Gunjur Project different! Our support starts long before you arrive in The Gambia. From school visits and group leader packs to planning, guidance and fundraising ideas, our team works alongside you every step of the way.

✈️ Interested in bringing a school or group to The Gambia? Get in touch and discover how we can help make it happen!

💛 Follow Gunjur Project to see the journey from preparation to Gunjur!

🇬🇲 EducationalTravel

📚🇬🇲 Weekends are for learning and growing!Every weekend, our dedicated teaching team supports students with additional l...
11/10/2026

📚🇬🇲 Weekends are for learning and growing!

Every weekend, our dedicated teaching team supports students with additional learning, building confidence, strengthening skills and creating opportunities for brighter futures.

💛 Education changes lives, and we’re proud to be making a difference!

🌍 Follow Gunjur Project to see how we’re creating opportunities and supporting communities in The Gambia! 🇬🇲

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Gunjur Beach Highway, South
Banjul
WD4GAMBIA

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