 
Contact Address Details:
The Gambia Epilepsy Association
Banjul area Head office
No. 5 Dippa Dukureh Road
London Corner
PO Box 2230, Serrekunda
Kanifing Municipality, Ksmd
The Gambia, West Africa
Tel no: +220 9949034 / 9955418 / 8901740
Email:
gambiaepilepsy@yahoo.co.uk
Directions:
From the Serrekunda Market northwards turn left
at London Corner where you will find the charity.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 4pm
Friday: 9am to 12.30pm
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Information:
The Gambia Epilepsy Association (GEA) was registered with
the Ministry of Justice on the 8th of December, 2003, as a
non-profit, non-governmental organisation.
The GEA's mandate is to aim for the betterment of the quality
of life for people with epilepsy in Gambia as well
as their carers such as parents and spouses. The association
also aims to dispel some of the traditional African
superstitions
associated with people with affliction through public education
campaigns.
The association currently has over 400 members which includes
around 8 volunteers
who receive no remuneration.
Objectives & Functions:
• Equal Opportunities
The association campaigns and lobbies on behalf of sufferers
of epilepsy for their advancement and equal treatment in the
areas of education,
employment and community rights. To this end the body will
regularly communicate with the Office of the Ombudsman
in Cape Point, Bakau, to investigate and if necessary deal
with issues of discrimination and ensure that their job, school
& civic rights are given due protection under the law.
Workshops are also held inviting employers
to learn more about the what epilepsy actually entails.
• Self-sufficiency
The Gambia Epilepsy Association runs a vocational
training program in which people are taught different
practical working skills such as growing garden
vegetables, sewing and machine tailoring and healthy food
practices.
Each student is evaluated a couple of times a month to gauge
their level of competence and knowledge. At the end of their
courses individuals should have the capacity to earn a livelihood
from their newly learnt skills.
• Medication Supervision
The association checks and makes sure that each person's prescribed
medicines are taken in accordance with their doctor's instructions.
• Counseling & Advice
These services are provided for all members and their families.
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