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Support us
We are always in search of donors to further achieve our objectives and to have a larger impact on society.
As a donor, you can choose to donate funds to cover the full cost of one or more sponsorship packages for the duration of a particular course. This would include tuition fees, transportation allowance, laptop, PPE kit and uniforms (see next section below for full breakdown of costs).
Alternatively, you can choose to make single or recurring donations, which will be used by Tabaxh towards covering the costs of scholarships. All proceeds go directly towards the scholarships.
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Higher education costs in The Gambia
The cost of tuition fees, uniforms, personal protective equipment (PPE) and other equipment and tools required to complete a course at university or college level in The Gambia often makes up a large percentage of a typical Gambian household income.
As a result, many women in The Gambia are unable to pursue a higher education and are forced to end their studies after completing their primary or secondary education.
Below is a breakdown of the basic costs associated with sponsoring a Tabaxh scholar.
Tuition: £140 - £400
The annual tuition fees for construction-related courses at university or college level in The Gambia range from £140 - £160 (D12,635 - D14,455)* for Certificate and Diploma courses, up to £270 (D24,325)* for OND courses and £400 (D33,000)* for Bachelor courses. *Based on February 2025 exchange rates.
Transportation: £300
The annual transportation costs are estimated to cost up to £300 on average per student.
Uniforms: £50
Uniforms are a requirement in some higher education institutions such as University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET). This is a one-off contribution given to the student at the start of their course.
PPE: £70
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for Health and Safety during practicals and work placement. This is a one-off contribution given to the student at the start of their course.
Other ways to support us
If you would like to make a non-monetary donation such as laptops (pre-owned or new), personal protective equipment (PPE) (preowned or new), stationery or discuss other ways to support Tabaxh, please fill out the form and we will be in touch!
Did You Know?
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The Gambia’s GDP per capita is $808.30 compared to $46,125.30 for the UK
- World Bank
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The literacy rate for adult women in The Gambia is 52.3% compared to 65.3% for adult men
- World Bank
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In 2021, vulnerable employment among women was 82.5% in The Gambia, compared to 65.5% for men. According to the World Bank, “workers in vulnerable employment are the least likely to have formal work arrangements, social protection, and safety nets to guard against economic shocks; thus they are more likely to fall into poverty
- World Bank
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