caring4mobility
medical equipment lending service The Gambia
Nederlands
Who we are
caring4mobility -C4M- The Gambia is a foundation registered in the Netherlands and The Gambia. We have set up a
Read MoreWhat we do
We lend medical equipment to children and adults such as: wheelchairs, various types of crutches, walking sticks, canes, rollators,
Read MoreWhy we do it
There was no medical equipment lending facility in The Gambia. Meaning that people with a (temporarily or permanent) disability
Read MoreGOALS
LENDING SERVICE
Keep our mobility aids lending service in The Gambia up and running so C4M can continue to reach out across the country. We continuously search for mobility aids free of charge to stock up. We aim to lend out the best suitable medical equipment. Especially for children this is a challenge. Medical equipment in The Gambia wears harder so also needs replacement sooner.
DISABILITY CENTRE
Towards the end of 2022 we will start building a disability centre in Tujereng. The building will include a warehouse, assessment, physiotherapy and wound care room as well as a bathroom, toilet and medical storage. It will be solar powered and have a bore hole for water. We will be updating about the building proces on our Facebook page.
EMPLOYMENT
Another goal is to create employment for Gambians. Once our centre is built we will be looking for staff and be able to train people on the job. In the future we hope to employ a care coordinator, distributor/driver/handy man, maintenance engineer, warehouse manager, watchman, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and wound care nurse.
IMPRESSION OF OUR WORK
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
The Future for Young People foundation took over the Bendula project in 2020, a project for 25 children with disabilities in Tanji. We saw that there were a number of children who needed mobility aids. We contacted Brit. After a short introduction and explaining what was needed, C4M brought the aids. We delivered these together and explained to the parents/guardians of the children. This makes care at home a lot easier for them and for the children. We are therefore very happy with the cooperation.
Petra v.d. Heuvel, Bendula Project
In February 2019 I stayed in The Gambia and I helped move the medical equipment to a nice clean storage. The medical equipement is lent to children and adults who really need them. I thought it was fantastic to see how disabled children are now mobile again. I hope C4M can do a lot of good work in the future!
Ingrid Sytema, Joure (NL)
I brought a number of children to the attention of C4M and got the opportunity to follow their work with three children in Kartong. C4M always tries to find the best help for everyone and don’t stop trying until the results are satisfactory. If they cannot help, they are honest about that and still they try to refer them. The life of these three children has improved so much thanks to all the efforts of C4M!
Ria Rugge, Kartong
I heard about Safaye in Sinchu Mbarra. His father could no longer carry him to school. I was really thinking how to get a wheelchair for him and I searched for one for over 7 months. I was ready to use my own money to buy it for him because I didn’t want to see him drop out of school because of his disability. I tried second hand shops, but no luck. Then through my friend Marion I got in touch with C4M and they lent Safaye a wheelchair. Best Koriteh gift ever!
Yunus S Komma, Banjul
In October 2018 I broke my ankle and had to have an operation. I was unable to walk without a walking frame. I posted on Facebook asking if anyone could help me to borrow one as I had trouble finding one in The Gambia. Brit responded and I was able to borrow a walking frame from C4M. All they asked was a donation to their charity which I was very happy to do! C4M really helped me and I know they help many others and for that I thank them very much and wish them luck with the charity!
