In the recent past it has been reported by various media that the incidents of child abuse is increasing at an alarming rate in developing countries. One of the main reasons identified as root causes for this social problem are single parent families, (social fragmentation due to mothers going to

Although HELP A POOR CHILD has its clearly defined projects, it sizes on opportunities where it can make a difference.  Examples of such help have been the regular Book Distribution programmes to large groups of children representing multi-ethnic communities enabling some poor children show an interest in education and for

HELP A POOR CHILD – 40th Anniversary It all began in Bombay, India in March 1980 when an Indian nun, the late Mother Colombiere, Headmistress of St. Anne’s High School, challenged India to do something for the poor. In the UK, the first fundraising event was not held until 25

Children continue with their studies, in spite of lockdown Studies continue through radio learning. Of course, it was always going to be a challenge, to continue educating the Colombiere School children with the government’s enforced lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Unlike the west, where the internet is

Half-term Colombiere School update The first quarter of any new academic year is very busy, with entry tests, enrolments and government regulations to follow. In The Gambia, it’s common practice, at the beginning of each school academic year, to follow what is commonly known as the “stabilization period” from September, to