The work FSF are doing is so valuable to the Kwinella community. They tackle each task with determination hard work and love. I have had the most positive and life changing experience with FSF and the people of the Kwinella Village. The results of the hard work we put in is visible on

The People of Kwinella are so kind and generous. They have such a deep respect and love for the simple things, never taking anything for granted. It was a real pleasure to spend ten days with them and the whole Lush/Fresh start team too of course, I had such a wonderful time!

In the gardens I planted mangos, oranges and banana trees. I was amazed that people grew food. I know it sounds obvious, but when I think of the actuality of it, people actually grow food. Now I know how to plant a banana tree as a result – 30cm wide and 20cm deep with a wall of

I want to thank FSF for such an amazing opportunity. I had always wanted to do something charitable abroad but so many trips seem to be little more than a glorified holiday for the rich west. Visiting The Gambia with Fresh Start couldn’t have changed my perspective more. Working

The trip far exceeded all my hopes and expectations. I wouldn’t change a single second of it. The work was hard but rewarding and the people – from the Fresh Start Foundation team, school staff, children and the wider community – were warm, welcoming and a real inspi

It is impossible to even think of words to stress how incredible my time spent with FSF in the Gambia was. I spent the most amazing ten days of my life there with the most fantastic people – the inspiring FSF representatives, my fellow volunteers and the warm, loving people of t

An absolutely phenomenal experience! I never thought going on a volunteer trip to a developing African country would be so rewarding, so well run and so much fun.We worked hard and played hard and I have been lucky enough to build memories that will last for a lifetime. Thank you Fres

Exciting, nervous, expensive, language, culture shock . . . are just some of my thoughts when I first thought of going to Gambia with Fresh Start Foundation. When deciding to volunteer with a charity you usually have to pay a substantial amount up front for the privilege but Fresh Sta

Watch out, there is something about The Gambia that gets into your blood & leaves a fizz in there which won’t go away….. What an amazing time Clair, Lille, Sammy & I had at Tendaba Lower Basic School for 7 days & a weekend. We worked with the children, playing

The trip was fantastic the most breath taking experience ever. I have been so inspired by all the people that I met there and haven’t stopped talking about everything since I got back. Working at Tendaba Lower Basic School was a culture shock for me as it is completely different