Our Vision -
We are United and Stand To Improve The Livelihood Of the James senegal
street Community and maintaining the street Mosque in good Condition.
Who We Are
As a community of diverse backgrounds, born and bred together from the
same neightbourhood of James Senegal Street and its surrounding, we are
convinced that the strength of our diversity lies in our unity. We firmly
believe that through unity in purpose, we can effectively make a
difference in the upliftment of our people and add value to the
developmental aspirations of James Senegal Street.
About Us
We are a non-profit selfhelp organisation with independent volunteers
who work towards upholding and promoting harmonous and cordial
relationship within the James Senegal Street community without any form
of political, ethnic and/or socio-cultural affliations and/or infleunces.
OUR MISSION
- To participate in the promotion of good citizenship and enhance fraternal engagements within the cross-section of James Senegal Street.
- To galvanise both human and material resources for the beautification, cleaning and safety of James Senegal Street so as to make it environmentally and socially friendly for all.
- To participate in the promotion of good citizenship and enhance fraternal engagements within the cross-section of James Senegal Street.
- To engage our community residents in peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and cooperation in times of resolving misunderstandings amongst us.
- To encourage engagement in activities that will help in the transformation of the livelihood of the less previledged and boost capacities for a sustainable living.
- The people of Waa-James Senegal will engage, collaborate and facilitate fundraising activities geared towards initiating and implimenting projects in the areas of poverty alleviation/reduction, supporting, and providing assistance for the vulnerable people and the community at large.
Become A Member
The organisation started in May 2021 and currently we more than 100
members. Our membership is composed of mainly youth and elders born
in James senegal Street in Banjul, The Gambia. Members are both residing
in street and abroad mainly in diaspora and other parts of the world. All
the members are above 21 years as of now. We have committed members
who are currently committed to monthly financial subscription. We are
from all background and professions.
Projects
Masjid / Mosque
The Masjid / Mosque work and development is at the heart of the
Organioation. The Mosque provide an atmosphere of peace and
understanding for all people in the street and its surrounding regardless
of race and cultural tradition. Its a place where people can meet on a
regular basios to pray. To Disseminate Islamic knowledge among Muslims
for the purpose of strengthening our commitment to Islam as a complete
code of conduct.
Madras (Islamic School)
We will aim to spread teaching of Islamic religion amongst Street Children
and Adults (Quran & Sunnah). The school is dedicated for facilitating
memorizing the Quran, teaching Arabic language, Islamic studies and
conduct, etc
Ramadan
The blessed month of Ramadan will soon be upon us once again!
Ramadan is a sacred time for worshipping Allah, it’s an opportunity for
devotion, reflection and celebration of the mercy and love of Allah. As the
Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, the month of Ramadan
rotates by approximately ten days each year. This year, Ramadan is
expected to begin on Tuesday 13th April 2021, depending on the sighting
of the moon.
Gamo/ Islamic conference
The annual event brings together people from all walks of life for religious
discourse and prayers.
