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An island in the River Gambia in Central River Region
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Accessed by south road via the bridge on to the island
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Accessed by north road via Banjul Barra ferry, the ferry on to island at Lamin Kotu
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Accessed by River Gambia
Learn about kayaking opportunities in Janjanbureh with our own Dave Adams
Janjanbureh Uniting Sustainable Tourism
and Community Training
Charity No: XT21437
JAG Football Academy
Our Aim:
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to provide training and income earning opportunities for leaders
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to provide football training opportunities for male and female youths
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to build an identity with Just Act and thus encourage responsibility to their community
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to build an increasing source of future leaders in the community
Our Female Team won the inter school Gala at regional level and are now representing the region at national level. However, their participation depends on correct footwear. We do not have the funds. Can you help us support them and raise a minimum of £50 to purchase immediately please.
Please make a donation, on My Donate, however small here
How it began
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April 2014: receipt of donated football team kit by Hanley Swan Football Club (local to founder Jane Smith) enabled first JAG football match with an identifiable team.
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seventy were involved as players or spectators and a great atmosphere also raising awareness of JAG's work.
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if you were not in a black and white shirt you were in the 'Industries Team'. If you were, you were in the Just Act Gambia team.
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began a determination to start a football academy.
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We Win Our First Cup!
16th April
2016
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well established academy for both males
and females meeting 5 times a week 5-7 pm
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employed
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football manager - Ebrima Camara
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male coach - Basiro (Chris) Gomez
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female coach - Amie Gomez
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regular matches and tournaments,
men winning first tournament
April 2016 -
members regularly supporting community activites
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two large donations of kit from KitAid
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enthusiasm
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their community support well recognised in the area
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some basic kit,
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bibs,
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cones,
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worn out plastic football boots
What we have
Where we want to be
Where we are NOW
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that the Academy is well equipped
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that we can continue to fund the Academy
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well trained coaches
The female team preparing for Upper Basic Inter School Gala Competition.
How you could support us
Running costs
Monthly renumerations
Role Per month @60 £
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Football Manager 1000GD £16.66
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Male F/ball Coach 800GD £13.33
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Female F/ball Coach 800GD £13.33
Total £33.32
Additional fees for tournaments (3 per year)
Fees GD @60 £
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Registration 2000 £33.32
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Refreshments 1000 £16.66
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In case of injury 500 £8.33
The Academy members are encouraged to raise funds themselves but this often proves difficult
Kit
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We are in constant need of football boots with plastic studs
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Plastic studs to replace metal studs
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Footballs
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Cones
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Hand pumps
Expertise
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Are you an experienced football coach?
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We can offer you free basic accommodation. Make enquiries through our 'Contact us' option
Supporters
KitAid
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A random twitter message to Dave Adams resulted in two visits to KitAids depot near London collecting boxes of kit
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shipped to The Gambia by Money Pipe
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taken to Janjanbureh on top of gelli gellies
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distrubuted not only to JAG team but Armitage Senior Secondary School, Janjanbureh Middle School, Janjanbureh Nursery, numerous individuals
THANK YOU
KitAid
Past Supporters
Hanley Swan Football Club
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as a result of an appeal on Facebook for football kit local team donated a complete black and white set of jersyes and shorts enabling a team to play in their matching, therefore identifiable setfirst set
