Sene-Gambian Scholars Exchange Program

04/08/2022

So proud of our Sene-Gambian Scholars for their fantastic community presentation on our trip to Africa. 🇸🇳 🇬🇲

03/31/2022

The Amherst Regional High School Sene-Gambian Scholars will give a presentation about their recent exchange trip to The Gambia and Senegal on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 7 p.m. in the Amherst Regional High School cafeteria. This group of six students has been waiting for two years to travel to West Africa and meet their hosts; their trip was postponed twice due to Covid. The program is free and open to the public, but attendees are asked to preregister at https://tinyurl.com/ARHS-SGS. In accordance with school policies, proof of Covid vaccination and masking are required. Light refreshments will be served.

03/05/2022

The fourth cohort of Sene-Gambian Scholars has just concluded its 3+ week exchange trip to The Gambia and Senegal, after a two-year postponement due to Covid. The scholars lived with host families, visited partner schools, went on cultural field trips, and, most of all, formed friendships across borders. These six students are now ambassadors who can speak truths and challenge stereotypes about Africa. Congratulations, scholars! Your hard work paid off.

02/11/2020

The Sene-Gambian Scholars are conducting a penny drive to raise funds for a village in Senegal that currently has no access to a copier. Please consider donating that jar of pennies taking up space on your shelf! Watch for updates about where and when you can donate:

1. There is a collection box in the high school office.
2. There will be a collection at South Congregational Church in Amherst at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 1.

You can also donate online at our GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pennies-for-pambal?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet.

We're also looking for used but serviceable laptops that people in the village who don't currently have computer access could use. If you have a laptop you could donate, please send us a message.

11/02/2019

WEST AFRICAN TAKE-OUT MEALS

Three cohorts of ARHS students have traveled to West Africa as cultural ambassadors and scholars. A fourth cohort is getting ready. Please help them by ordering savory TAKE-OUT MEALS from the ARHS SENE-GAMBIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM.

Hot meals (in reheatable, recyclable containers) will be available for pick-up on Friday, November 15, at Amherst Regional High School. Pick-up will be at the side entrance, by the athletic fields, 3-5 p.m.

Menu choices:

• Vegetable Thiou: Chunky vegetable stew in a savory onion/ tomato sauce, served with jasmine rice
• Chicken Yassa: Chicken cooked with onions, olives, and served with jasmine rice and vegetables

Proceeds benefit the Sene-Gambian Scholars Program scholarship fund, which supports students whose families cannot afford the full cost of the exchange program. Please order online at tinyurl.com/WestAfricanMeals. Questions? E-mail [email protected].

Three cohorts of ARHS students have traveled to West Africa as cultural ambassadors and scholars. A fourth cohort is getting ready. Please help them by ordering savory TAKE-OUT MEALS from the ARHS SENE-GAMBIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM. Hot meals (in reheatable containers) will be available for pick-up on Fr...

10/10/2019

The Sene-Gambian Scholars Program will hold an informational meeting for students and parents about the April 2020 exchange trip to West Africa on Wednesday, October 16, at 6 p.m. in the Amherst Regional High School library. Come and learn more about this life-changing experience!

09/12/2019

ARHS students are welcome to join the Sene-Gambian Scholars Program. Fall activities will include fundraisers and field trips. Meetings are every other Tuesday after school in 147.

09/11/2019

Finally getting here. Let's keep it alive Scholars both old and new.

11/23/2018

Sene-Gambian Scholars Holiday Candy Bar Sale

To help our Gambian partners travel to the U.S. next spring on an exchange trip, the Sene-Gambian Scholars are selling high-quality Fannie May candy bars, which retail for $1.79, at a discount price. The bars come in a variety of flavors, and they make excellent office gifts, stocking stuffers, and holiday treats. Please complete the order form at https://goo.gl/forms/mperkS2CT8VCi2Ln1 to get your supply!

Not interested in candy bars? You can still help! The GoFundMe campaign spearheaded by parent Sue Cairn is still in progress: https://www.gofundme.com/senegambian-scholars.

We are getting closer to our goal of bringing at least 3 students and one teacher from the Gambia to ARHS next spring. Thank you for your assistance in making this important cultural connection happen!

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08/21/2018

The Sene-Gambian Scholars Exchange Program​ at Amherst Regional High School is trying to raise funds so that students from The Gambia who hosted them this year can come to the U.S. next spring. Some great friendships were formed during the exchange visit, but international airfare is beyond the reach of most families in the village. We're hoping that this fundraiser can pave the way for at least a few of the Gambian students to have a life-changing experience. Any help you can give will be much appreciated!

The Sene-Gambian Scholars Program at Amherst Regional High School (ARHS) in Amherst, Massachusetts, is seeking donations to bring students and teachers from Gunjur, The Gambia, to visit the United States in the spring of 2019. Last February 13 ARHS students and 3 faculty members were hosted by fa...

05/06/2018

Sene-Gambian Scholars Take-Out Fundraiser Returns!

You helped our scholars travel to West Africa. Now help us bring students from The Gambia here. Our partners need financial support for travel. Please order TAKE-OUT MEALS from the ARHS SENE-GAMBIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM.

Hot meals (in microwavable containers) will be available for pick-up on Friday, May 18, at Amherst Regional High School. Pick-up will be at the side entrance, by the athletic fields, 3-5 p.m.

Proceeds will help the Sene-Gambian Scholars bring 3 students and 1 teacher to the U.S. next year. This will be the first time Gambians are able to travel here as part of our exchange program. Please order online at tinyurl.com/WestAfricanMeals by May 15.

You helped our scholars travel to West Africa. Now help us bring students from The Gambia here. Our partners need financial support for travel. Hot meals (in microwavable containers) will be available for pick-up on Friday, May 18, at Amherst Regional High School. Pick-up will be at the side entranc...

11/20/2017

Turkey is fine for Thanksgiving, but you can only eat the leftovers for so long! After the holiday, try some savory West African cuisine for a change.

Order delicious TAKE-OUT MEALS from the ARHS SENE-GAMBIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM! Place your order by Sunday, November 26, at https://tinyurl.com/WestAfricanMeals.

Try some savory West African cuisine and support students who are working their way to West Africa! Order delicious TAKE-OUT MEALS from the ARHS SENE-GAMBIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM. Meals (in microwavable containers) will be available for pick-up on Wednesday, November 29, 3-5 p.m., at Amherst Regional Hi...