Youth advocacy organisation; 3ppleB, Wednesday embarked on a cleaning exercise at the Brikama market.
Chief executive officer Muhammed Darboe said they believe that for people to live a healthy life, they must live within a clean environment and that was why they conducted the cleansing exercise. “Our aim is to go beyond cleansing the streets of Brikama but also contribute in national development initiatives. After the cleansing exercise, we plan to visit the hospital and orphanages.”
Public relations officer, Bakary Cham said after their fundraising events, they decided to give back to their community by cleaning the Brikama market, saying during rainy seasons, the market is always dirty and that is not healthy. “We should not leave everything to government to do, rather we the youths should also come out and do something to help in nation development.”
Sarjo Joof, a phone credit seller at the Brikama market said they are thankful to the group for coming out in their large numbers to clean the market.
Alagie Jabbi, a tailor said if such youth groups are many, the future will be bright because it is rare to see youths doing such amazing work. “I’m encouraging all the youths to start something because The Gambia belongs to us and we should develop it for ourselves.”
