Good morning! Have you eaten breakfast yet? Some of you will answer this question with a "yes" and some with a "no". For most of you, eating breakfast is your personal decision.
Many families in Gambia don't have the luxury of that decision! For the most poor, bread and butter are too much of an expense, so they don't eat nothing until late lunch, which for some is the one and only meal of the day. A typical breakfast for those Gambians that can afford it are bread and butter (for those who can afford also marmalade or jam) with tea or milk.
The price of bread, sugar and milk has risen 20% according to the published data. A family of 6, two parents and four children, spend 1€ a day on bread alone.
That would mean more than 30€ a month just for bread. If a family uses a cup of sugar a day, that would mean that they have to spend an extra 8€ a month.
If a family also buys (local) butter they would have to spend 6€ a month. If they were to buy a bag of tea for each member or a tin of the cheapest milk, the cost would rise up for an extra 10€.
In short, the cost of breakfast (bread, butter and tea) for a family of six would cost 56€ by today's prices. This is the salary of a teacher or a nurse in Gambia. Watchmen, caretakers and drivers earn half as much.
The cost of living is far above the earning capability of the average Gambian.
If you can give up a coffee or two a month and help a child in The Gambia, then don't hesitate! Monthly sponsorship for a child in Gambia is only 17€. An average cost of yearly tuition, school uniform and books is approximately 45€ a year! A bag of rice, that feeds a family of 6 for almost a month, costs 35€.
We are working transparently and you will get all documentation and pictures about money spent for your family.
If you want to give a hand to a family in The Gambia or you want to sponsor a child than contact us at info@kidsaretheworld.com!
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