Assan Sallah writing for the Daily Observer from Bondali reported on their website September 4, 2007 that Vice-President Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, said yesterday, on behalf of President Yahya Jammeh, that Banjul is launching the solar lighting system and rain water harvesting tank projects at a ceremony held in Kankurang village in Foni Bondali District, Western Region, Gambia

Riders For Health (RFH) and Barefoot College have jointly-sponsored the $24,000 U.S. dollar project for solar lighting system that is earmarked to serve Kankurang and Kaffenkeng.

According to officials in Gambia reports, the rain water harvesting tanks will supply water to in each of the five schools in Bullengart, Bambarang, Bondali, Mayork and Wassadu respectively. These projects were valued at US$57,500.

Delivering the inaugural statement, Vice-President Njie-Saidy, who is also the Secretary of State for Women's Affairs, affirmed the Gambia President's glaring commitment and dedication to the rapid development of country, and the constant improvement of the living standard of the Gambian people. The Vice President then extended President Jammeh's delight with the intervention of Bondali Riders For Health, and the Barefoot College in India.

Assan Sallah lauded Riders For Health and Barefoot College as real partners in solar development, noting that they understand the need to work with the two villages and their local authorities for the successful implementation of the solar projects.