𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐁𝐒𝐄 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

Jenny Ringstead, Co-Founder of the The Gunjur Project, on Friday, 13th March 2026 paid a visit to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen digital learning and technology access in schools.

Ms Ringstead was accompanied by development partner Dr. Amadou Scattred Janneh, CEO of CommIT, and Neil Griffiths, Chief International Operations Officer at Turing Trust.

(L-R): Dr Janneh, Ms Ringstead, Minister Cole, Mr Griffiths and Mr Jobe at MoBSE earlier today | Photo credit: Ms Jenny Ringstead

During the visit, the delegation held discussions with Adama Jimba Jobe, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the ministry, along with other officials. Talks focused on the Gunjur Project’s ongoing initiatives in Gunjur and explored ways the partners can support the government’s efforts to enhance IT equipment and improve digital access for schools.

The visiting team also had a brief engagement with the Honourable Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Claudiana Ayo Cole, where discussions continued on potential collaboration to expand technology and digital learning opportunities in schools across the country.

Ms Ringstead extended special thanks to Dr. Janneh for facilitating the meeting and for his continued dedication to supporting development initiatives in the country.

Dr Janneh, Mr Griffiths and Ms Ringstead at MoBSE | Photo credit: Ms Jenny Ringstead

The visit highlights growing partnerships aimed at improving access to technology and strengthening digital education for students.

The Gunjur Project, a “family-founded, community-focused” project was established over 20 years ago through a unique partnership between a Gambian community leader from Gunjur and a British family from Yorkshire with health and social care backgrounds. Jo, Butch, Jenny, Brendan and Alagi “envisioned a place where cultural exchange and community development would go hand in hand.