SEPTEMBER 2024 FROM COOKHAM TO WINDSOR

Madrasathul Huda, a school that provides education to around 400 orphans and disadvantaged children. The dedication of the teachers and the talent of the children left us in awe. However, the opportunities available to them were limited, and we knew that we had to do something to change that.

The old building, which lacks a proper foundation, needs to be demolished and rebuilt with a two-story structure. The classrooms are overcrowded, with 150 students crammed into a space meant for only 50-60. The children sit on the floor, using slates and chalks for their studies. To accommodate the large number of students, a shift-based system is in place, but it is far from ideal.

Yet, despite these challenges, the children's enthusiasm for learning is truly remarkable. We spoke to many of them, and their love for their teachers and their thirst for knowledge were evident. It was this energy and potential that inspired us to take action.

We believe that by improving the educational facilities and introducing life skills training, we can take these orphans to another level. We want to create an environment where they can thrive and have equal opportunities for success. This includes providing a higher standard of education in English, Maths, and Computing.

But we cannot do this alone. We need your support to make this vision a reality. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a significant difference in the lives of these children. Together, we can give them the tools they need to build a brighter future for themselves and break free from the cycle of poverty.

We aim to complete a number of tasks to develop the Orphanage and education centre at Kunkujang Keitaya village including:

Renovate orphanage accommodation that was devasted in a fire

Build an extension to the Orphanage to increase capacity

Build more classrooms to extend current facilities

To register your interest pls send a text msg to: 0797-333-7269

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ymogambiaorphanage

August 2023 YMO Gambia Water Aid Project

Once again YMO Trust are honoured to be the headline sponsors for this great community event. This year YMO team have identified a great need for clean and safe water in Gambia.

Many remote villages in Gambia do not have reliable access to clean and safe water.

According to UNICEF 43% of water consumed by the population of Gambia is contaminated. This puts these communities at considerable risk from water borne diseases, on top of dehydration, leading to many lost lives.

Borehole’s can provide a reliable source of clean and safe water. This basic human necessity provides a platform with long term benefits to the local population, farmland and animals. Access to safe and clean water for drinking, helps eradicate the risk of contracting water-borne disease. This empowers these communities to flourish, developing irrigation, farming capabilities and safe, healthy eating.

YMO's vision is to provide 20 Boreholes in various deprived villages in and around the capital of Banjul, identified by our team on the ground, which are in urgent need of clean water. These 20 boreholes will provide water to over 17,000 villagers, their animals and farmland.

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: “The best charity is giving water to drink” [Ahmad]

(October 2021) The Revolution team do it again!

This year the volunteers came out in force in what can only be described as horrendous conditions and raised a whopping £27,000!

The purpose of the run was to bring the community together and to shine a positive light on our hometown, to promote health and fitness. Bringing people together to be proud of where we live, work and spend our time.

“The 2021 campaign to support the Operations of the Orphanage (SISC) for a further three years, providing vital teaching resource and lunch time food provision. ”

COVID CRISES Emergency Appeal - Ronkeli Villige, Sylhet, Bangladesh

(April 2020)

The poorest citizens have been severely compromised by the global Coronavirus pandemic. YMO Trust were proud to be able to facilitate this emergency appeal to provide a lifeline to the Ronkeli Villlage with essential food supplies for 150 families. Ronkeli Justgiving

102 local heroes getting ready for the race. All their hard training ready to be put to the test. Representing the YMO Trust they are worthy champions

Team YMO Love Luton Half Marathon

(October 2019)

This project was 4 months in the making, recruiting the local community and whipping them into shape for the challenge of the Love Luton Half Marathon.

The aim of the project was three-fold:

Bring the community of Luton together for fun family event
Improve their health and fitness
Raise the profile of YMO Trust and its cause

Over 102 runners for Team YMO Love Luton took part. YMO helped form a team of like minded enthusiasts engaging weekly to train at the local Parkrun and other self organised runs. Camaraderie and togetherness fuelled a desire to help and support each other to succeed. In the end they overcame mental and physical barriers to reach race day and a healthier lifestyle. Families came out to show their support, their warmth, their pride at seeing these local heroes reach their goal. It was an overwhelming success for the community and YMO.

Calamity on the Thames. Kayaking or Canoeing, its all the same, a messy affair!

River Thames Kayak Challenge

(June 2019)

On a bright and sunny spring day the volunteer team took on the challenge of navigating 11 miles of the river Thames by kayak. The team gathered for an early start at Cookham, training provided and then launch! 11 miles of beautiful scenery and locks all in the cause of supporting 500 orphans to provide a mid day meal and teaching resource.

Much fun on the water was had by all and vital funds were raised to support needy children in Bangladesh.

gala dinner 2018.JPG — An Evening with YMO Gala dinner

An Evening with YMO

(October 2018)

This event was a fun filled family event to say thank you to the community who have supported us since YMO Trust’s inception in 2014. Sponsored by local businesses, guests were treated to a 3 course meal, comedy, Nasheeds and of course presentations and updates of the work of the trust.

Having opened two academies, the trusts next project was the launch of its partnership with the SISC Orphanage in Sylhet, caring for approximately 500 orphans. YMO Trust planning to not only provide teaching resource but t provide a mid day nutritious meal to the youngsters.

Gala Dinner Fundraiser 2015

At this Fundraising event sponsored by local businesses, YMO presented the local community with a vision to help those poorest children in Bangladesh with hope for a future through education. Guest speakers included iERA CEO, Hamza Tsztortis and Imam Adjmal Masroor.