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Santanfara
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 Posted - 19 Jan 2009 : 14:34:39
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www.allgambian.net
Point of View: A TRIBUTE
19 Jan 2009
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By Suntou Touray, UK
Vision of a people
Hearts united in kindness
Just the ordinary people
A wee bit fortunate
But still concern, caring and loving
They see beyond the horizon
A people far away
In lands of warmth and smiles
Good people, nice persons, yet some in-need
The distance of the land, the stars, the oceans, the sun and moon
Is never a barrier
GETSUK-ED WAS BORN
A monumental idea
The goal of enhancing others in learning and social welfare
Engendering and providing decent facilities for the young
And old improving them in better things
GETSUK-ED
Your service to our people is a thankful one
An honourable sacrifice
Of wealth, time, energy and dividing your love
Reaching throughout by individual donations,
not by the mega rich
The average Sue, Andy, Barbara and Frank
Our racial and cultural difference is not an issue
Humanity in proper perspective
GETSUK, The Gambia Thank You
Long may the charity lives!
Amen.
Check out the works of GETSUK , visit the website.
http://www.getsuk.org/
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Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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MeMe
United Kingdom
541 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2009 : 14:44:54
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| Thanks for that, Santa! It's nice to read something positive about GTS/GETS UK for a change as there seems to be a nasty whisper campaign on the go .... negative postings on other forums ... |
It is better to die standing than to live on your knees - Ernesto Guevara de la Serna |
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 00:23:57
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quote:
Originally posted by MeMe
Thanks for that, Santa! It's nice to read something positive about GTS/GETS UK for a change as there seems to be a nasty whisper campaign on the go .... negative postings on other forums ...
you welcome anna. For me from Bakoteh, i know the charity's activities is having an impact in the lifes of others. it is only good that i acknowledge their contributions. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 09:42:22
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santa, it is nice to hear about GETS, i think the whispers come from the fact that when you visit the main office, people do not have much knowledge of what is going on, they are polite, but there is something missing. i have visited a few times for information but have come away empty handed,
Once we went for a meal and they had no fish , but I know they have helped the community. when i first visited the office the son of the owner was there and he was so helpful, knowledgeable and chatty and in this day and age that is what you need.
i hope they keep up the good works, time will tell. |
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black orchid
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 11:28:00
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Originally posted by jambo
santa, it is nice to hear about GETS, i think the whispers come from the fact that when you visit the main office, people do not have much knowledge of what is going on, they are polite, but there is something missing. i have visited a few times for information but have come away empty handed,
That is so true jambo, we have left dissapointed |
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Hiz Princess
United Kingdom
464 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 13:30:50
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Originally posted by black orchid
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Originally posted by jambo
santa, it is nice to hear about GETS, i think the whispers come from the fact that when you visit the main office, people do not have much knowledge of what is going on, they are polite, but there is something missing. i have visited a few times for information but have come away empty handed,
That is so true jambo, we have left dissapointed
Great poem Santanfara
Its a shame the office and resturant are not run more efficently but its been going downhill for a while sadly.
I just really hope they can sort these issues out as the work they do is extremley worthwhile and very important, hopefully if people raise these concerns with the management etc they can be addressed im sure they dont want bad publicity
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MeMe
United Kingdom
541 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 16:30:19
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For those of you who have comments on the service or whatever at GTS, may I suggest that you contact Francis directly (Francis@getsuk.org)as I'm sure he'd appreciate the information. He did ask quite recently on the GTS website forum for people to let him know about any issues surrounding the restaurant, etc so that he could address them.
As Hiz P so rightly states "the work they do is extremely worthwhile and very important". |
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sab
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 17:08:09
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MeMe, thank u for advising the above.
I was already in the midst of posting a reply, so there is a repeat of your advice etc.,
Santanfara, lovely poem – u read the people behind Gambia Education & Teaching Support (GETSuk) charity well.
MeMe, I understood the postings on another forum involved Gambia Tourist Support (GTS) & the Bar/ Restaurant, which Francis advised on the GTS forum, has been acted upon.
GTS registered in The Gambia 2003 & GETSuk registration in UK is separate charities with different objectives but with same chairman.
Jambo - In the beginning Gambian personnel employed by GETSuk manned the office and should have been able to give you guidance to GETSuk if it involved sponsorship of any description. Unless it was more than four yrs ago. BUT staff in the beginning became OVERLOADED they were attempting to balance vital tourist support, organize trips, catering & driving/accommodation responsibilities to earn the funds to maintain their employment.
GETSuk were aware of the problems as we were trying to build up; A mature administrator was employed by GETSuk, there were difficulties. Helen Touray now mans it voluntarily, plus Kumba & Francis.
The GETSuk office use to be in Francis Glynn briefcase when he also was working full time in the UK. http://www.getsuk.org/projects/OFFICE%202008.htm now a building but is in need of office equipment.
Sorry about your fish also but as u know GETSuk has no responsibility for the buying of food in the restaurant. But Adam is a good chatterbox & listener. Have another go!
Up until last year there were four persons all with their own full time employment in the UK attempting in their spare time to build up GETSuk in the UK via fundraising to fund employment in The Gambia, fund projects http://www.getsuk.org/projects/projects.htm plus find sponsorship for students which now nears a hundred – scroll past the photo'shttp://www.getsuk.org/sponsoring/studentsponsoring.htm
You will find all GETSuk contacts at http://www.getsuk.org/contacts.htm including chairman Francis Glynn who resides in The Gambia.
The past years for both charities have been no easy ride - please e-mail any complaints or ideas they will be gratefully received and acted upon.
To volunteer in The Gambia http://www.getsuk.org/volunteering/volunteeringGambia.htm
Your comments have been forwarded to the GTS/GETSuk office.
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