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At Starlight School in Bakau, The Gambia, the situation is dire. The school’s current toilet facilities are crumbling, inadequate, and unsafe. For the 200+ students who rely on these basic amenities, there’s just one toilet per 100 children. The reality is harsh: children are put at risk every day due to the unsanitary conditions. This…

We are delighted to share the inspiring journey of Kaddijatou Bah, a dedicated and passionate educator at Starlight School. Since joining us in November 2018, Kaddijatou has made a significant impact on our students and community. After completing her senior secondary education at Kotu in 2017, she began her teaching career at Starlight School, where…

On 20th July 2024, Starlight School in Bakau, The Gambia, celebrated a significant milestone, marking its 10th anniversary with a vibrant graduation ceremony for 14 outstanding students. This event not only celebrated academic achievements but also highlighted the school’s role in transforming the community. A Day of Celebration and Reflection The graduation ceremony was a…

The spirit of community and charity shone brightly on the evening of April 30th, 2024, as The Oasis Project – The Gambia hosted a vibrant ‘Taste of Gambia’ dinner, leaving attendees with full hearts and satisfied palates. This event, organised by our founder Chris Hayter in collaboration with The Brasserie at MK College, aimed to…

Thanks to Simon Soanes for his generous donation for our Christmas party. We would not have been able to give any gift. Parents will not have to worry about providing shoes for the new term.  Each child at Starlight school received a pair of shoes for Christmas and there were presents for the teachers too. 

A group of talented local musicians treated us to an amazing evening of songs from the musicals. We believe that they are the stars of the future.  What an amazing fundraising event at St Mary’s Church Bletchley. Young musicians performed songs from musicals, to raise money for The Oasis Project (The Gambia.) All money raised…

Thank you to everybody who came down to Willen to support our pop-up fund raising fashion event for the Oasis Project (The Gambia). You raised over £500 to help support the Starlight School in Bakau. It’s a project that’s very dear to our hearts, so your support last night means more to us than you…

Our students at Starlight school joined Banjul American International Students on an initiative about ocean pollution and the danger to humans from eating sick fish. Mixed groups produced ocean artwork impressions and Starlight students shared a drama sketch on general littering. We all enjoyed the experience.  Excellent collaboration as it is in line with Oasis…

We are delighted to now have a school bus for the children and the previous owner is allowing us to use it in advance of payment but we would really like to reward his generosity soon so any donation towards this would be very much appreciated. 

Hard work, careful planning and community involvement. This is what we achieved in 3 weeks.  Sustainable solution to drains being littered in Bakau, The Gambia by experimenting with an idea that popped into my head.  I left England knowing I was going to do something visual with the drain problem. I believed that whatever I…