DAIGO 1
Background
20 students from various disciplines (Architecture, Health, Science, Sports Rehab, Fine Art, Photography, Graphic Design, Film Making, Psychology and Bio Science) across the University participated the Daigo (meaning “Togetherness”) Project in Gambia from 9-23 June 2019.
UWE Project lead: Mian Ng
Partners: Daughters of Africa Foundation
Aims
To provide a 2-week of project delivery for 20 UWE students from across falcuties and departments.
To enable multidisciplinary practice and a clear understanding of collaborations across the university
To facilitate students subject learning at an international level
To provide an experience where students can connect their subject to professional activities in communities
To broaden students’ knowledge of global relations and and international project management for all students
Deliveries
550 participants from DOAF’s partner organisation took part / trained in the eight UWE led projects.
The projects took place in the local communities near Banjul and DOAF’s connections in Gambia.
Outcomes
Projects delivered successfully and with great impact on local communities
UWE students’ contribution in DOAF’s youth programmes enabled sustainable growth in the skills for the local communities
Students developed global leadership skills and also enabled knowledge exchange with the 18 DOAF youth leaders in the Gambia
A wide range of communities (from the Museum staff to the children in Abuko) benefited from the sustainable projects as the skills are shared and will be utilized. Accommodation at SOS Children’s village enabled the organisation to receive an income while hosting UWE students and staff.
Employability
Students who have been on the trip have been offered work/opportunities as a result.
Students feedback has been very positive. Their experience gave them tools and confidence to deal with problems/situations outside of their comfort zones
Inter-faculty participation enabled students across the disciplines to work collaboratively in joint up projects utilizing and maximizing specialists skills. This could be seen in the successful outcomes in the Museum and Archiving project (Students from History and Photography) , The Building project (Architecture and Fine Art), The environmental project ( Architecture and Graphic Design), Sports Rehab project ( Sports Rehab and Psychology)
UWE + DOAF Crew in The Gambia
UWE students (in white T-shirts) with Gambian partners at the
Welcome Event on 9th June 2019
The youth leaders in Gambia continue the work and skills acquired from UWE students when they left the country. Here is an example of the First Aid course being taught by the Youth Leader,Fatoumatta to a younger audience at the Library.
Success !
Apple donated £500 to the Kampeng Kaffo
Women’s Group via architect student
Suleiman Al’ Sadi