Our goal and desire is to see the children open their hearts to Christ and share the message of hope to their families.
Nursery, Primary and Secondary School
In Gambia, attending school is not free, and because of that many children are left without an education. Through the generosity of many people and support of partnering churches, Shared Blessings built a Christian school in Lamin village, providing education for students from preschool to Grade 12.
Emmanuel Mission School opened in September 2005 with 90 students, from 3-7 years old. Over the years, as the provision was made available, we continued to build more classrooms and grew into a full school, with 500 students. Shared Blessings partners with the students’ parents and their families to provide education and discipline in line with the godly principles provided in the Word of God. To help the struggling families, Shared Blessings provides the students with textbooks, a hot lunch and medical attention to all the students.
Not only do they receive an education, but the children are also exposed to the teaching of the Gospel, and they hear about the Love of Jesus for the first time in their lives.
The school provides a conducive environment, equipped with library, a playground, after school extracurricular programs, educational DVD’s and board games, as well as laptops and computers, something that most schools in Gambia do not have. Students are exposed to technology, learning new skills that will provide them with better opportunities for continuing their education and better job opportunities.
Students also learn manual and domestic skills like cooking, crocheting, knitting with needles, and tailoring with different fabrics. The children are also learning to garden. Many Gambians provide for their family by sewing, selling vegetables, and learning the basic skills that are being taught at the school.
