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our story
We are a team working together to assist a village named Kerr Layen in The Gambia, West Africa.
African Village Dream is a non profit charity built on just that; a dream.
A dream for a remote Gambian village, Kerr Layen, to educate its own children, grow its own food, and thrive independently.
With 36 hectares of land for rice, mango, and couscous, the village is on its way to self-sustainability.
A hand-built well brings running water for the first time, goats help pay teachers’ wages, and chickens provide fresh eggs.
We’re also supporting new small businesses - from a tailor and a baker to a market garden and farmers.
The school currently has 150+ children enrolled, providing two meals a day working from 3 classrooms. We have started building an additional two as the numbers grow.
Official charity status arrived in July 2025, and together, we’re turning a dream into reality.
a message from our founder
This is Lee, the man behind this dream, from a chat, to assembling a group of supporters and trustees, to now serving as the ambassador for the African Village Dream.
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Our trustees & volunteers
Our dedicated team or trustees and volunteers plays a vital role in the success of African Village Dream’s projects.
They give their time, energy and expertise to ensure every project is delivered efficiently, transparently and to the highest standard.
If you have skills to share, we’re always looking for passionate volunteers to join our team.
Interested in getting involved?
Reach out to African Village Dream – we would love to hear from you!
Lee
Lee is the ultimate representative for African Village Dream.
With an amazing skill in public speaking, he journeys through Leicestershire to engage with schools, womens' guilds, and corporate businesses on African Village Dream's important work and future goals.
Lee, our founder, is the reason African Village Dream exists.
Claire
Claire became a Trustee in 2025, adding valuable skills to the African Village Dream team.
She collaborates with Mr. Samba for our Hold A Hand project, which demands time, energy, and paperwork.
Claire, our main admin volunteer, puts in extra effort to guarantee all paperwork is perfect and timely.
She oversees the African Village Dream merchandise through her business Spot & Pickle.
Emma
Emma joined the African Village Dream in 2025 as a Trustee, and brings a wealth of skills, drawing from her experience living in The Gambia.
Emma, our main Finance Lead and Treasurer, ensures your donations are handled properly, efficiently, and funds are allocated appropriately.