Description: Pageant is a small British charity which supports pupils, schools and other educational establishments in The Gambia
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PAGEANT stands for P rojects A iding G ambian E ducation A nd N atural T alent. We are a small UK-registered Charity, providing urgently needed help for education solely in The Gambia, West Africa.
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Education is one of the most powerful and cost effective means for improving living standards in developing countries. The Gambia has a well-structured education system, but pupils must bear some of the costs, such as food, travel, books. This limits opportunities for less well-off children, even at schools where there is no actual school fee. There are many dedicated teachers in schools. Their efforts are greatly enhanced by improvements to buildings and facilities and donations of equipment. For many year