Acknowledgement

I would like to sincerely acknowledge the entire staff of the Nova Scotia Gambia Association for their unwavering support throughout my journey.

My heartfelt appreciation goes to Yadicon Njie Eribo, Director of FAWEGAM and Chairperson of TANGO, for the insightful discussions we had on child protection, which greatly contributed to the development of this book. I am also grateful to Sophie Manneh for the valuable knowledge and information she generously shared during the writing process.

Special thanks to Mr. Foday Bojang, Country Director of CorpsAfrica/Gambia, for his continuous support and exemplary leadership. I also extend my appreciation to the entire CorpsAfrica/Gambia team, and in particular to Essa Janko, who, despite his busy schedule, dedicated time and effort to support the publication of this work.

I remain deeply grateful to my former literature teachers, who nurtured my passion for reading and writing and helped shape my love for storytelling.

Finally, I acknowledge and appreciate all teachers who dedicate their lives to guiding others toward becoming the best versions of themselves. Your impact goes far beyond the classroom.