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Momodou
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 Posted - 27 Mar 2007 : 13:33:36
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WODD EXECUTIVE SECRETARY DONATES TO THE ASSOCIATION
By Isatou Bittaye
The Executive Secretary of the "Women for Democracy and Development" (WODD), Mrs. Amie Sillah, has donated D5, 000 to the WODD of Churchill Town. The donation was presented to the members of the association on Tuesday in Churchill's Town.
In presenting the cash donation Mrs. Amie Sillah said that the members of the WODD group of Churchill's Town are very dynamic and hardworking and that is why she had decided to give them D5, 000 from the per diem she received when attending the 51st Session of the UN Commission on women in New York.
Mrs. Amie Sillah explained that at the meeting in New York, they discussed about Women Solidarity and that this had motivated her to share the little she got from the trip with the members of the Association. She said that it is through economic empowerment that women can get empowered and that helping women to get economically capacitized inorder to develop their families is something that is good for society. Mrs. Amie Sillah told the largely women gathering that African Women, especially the Gambian Women, are really great and are ready to work if supported; that women are always doing a great work when they are not even supported.
She said that the donation given to the Association will assist them to engage in meaningful activities and to also help their literacy class. Mrs. Amie Sillah exhorts the women to develop the practice of sharing whatever little they have with their colleagues.
In receiving the donation, Aji Ndumbeh Njie, the leader of the group, thanked Mrs. Amie Sillah for her good gesture and support to the Association. Aji Ndumbeh said that whatever little one may have, if it is shared with others inorder to help, one's respect and status will no doubt increase. She expressed her wish for the organisation to reach higher heights. Also contributing, Aji Bino Mboge said that Mrs. Amie Sillah is always working hard for the development of their organisation, in particular and the advancement of women in general. She said that the amount that Mrs. Amie Sillah gave them and what she described as small, to them it is very substantial and appreciated. Aji Bino said that everybody wants to become a leader but it is not easy to be a leader and that Mrs. Amie Sillah is a role model to them the members of the organisation (WODD). She noted that the gesture is great and that they thanked Aunty Amie for the support and urged other members to emulate her. For her part, Mba Mondoba Saidy said that WODD is a god-gifted organisation and that it stands for the development and advancement of women irrespective of any parochial or divisive consideration. She thanked Mrs. Amie Sillah for her support to the organisation.
Other speakers included Ndey Secka who spoke on behalf of the disabled, Ya Sukai Sarr, Ya Biray Jarju, Aunty Haddy Njie, Aji Danso, Fatoumatta Balajo; representing the disabled youths, Mariama Jobarteh and Mama Ceesay all expressed similar sentiments.
Male supporters and members of (WODD) also spoke. Musa Jobarteh, a journalist and one of the facilitators in the Churchill Town literacy class also said men and boys should give solidarity to women and girls. Mr. Musa Jeng said partners should work with WODD to make it realize her aims and objectives. Mrs. Bana Jamba entertained the audience with beautiful songs. The women danced and enjoyed themselves.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No.35/2007, 26-27 March, 2007
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