"Marc Lurie" wrote in message
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> Ballpoint pens are always very welcomed. Depending on your budget,
> cheap pocket calculators are a good idea.
>
> Just remember though, that you might get some hassle at customs when
> you enter the Gambia. You can try SOS Children's Villages for
> information on their needs, or UNICEF.
>
> Marc
>
> On 30 Jan 2006 14:42:36 -0800, "JonandTrace"
> wrote:
>
>>We are going to Gambia (Kotu) on 16th Feb 2006. We plan to visit local
>>schools with our children.
>>Can anyone suggest what sorts of things we should take to give to the
>>schools and how we find and get to the most needy schools.
>>
Don't overlook such things as soccer balls and air pumps. One thing that
keeps a lot of those 3rd World country kids in school is the social aspect.
--riverman
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