Vision Development Foundation Give Sugar, other Ramadan Gifts to needy Communities and Institutions

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As usual Vision Development Foundation (VDF) last Friday started their annual Ramadan Gifts to needy people and institutions, by distributing 1500 bags (10KG per bag) sugar to 19 communities and institutions at a ceremony held at it's office branch in Churchill's Town in Serrekunda. Needy individuals also assembled to receive bread, tea, dates, etc
Momodou Turo Darboe- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VDF in his words said he is emulating his late father who advised him to be offering Ramadan gifts during Ramadan.
Mr Saihou Fofana- VFD Board Member and Public Relations Officer (PRO)in his remarks said: "As usual today we are instructed by our able CEO - Mr Momodou Turo Darboe to invite 19 institutions and communities to come and answer to his annual Ramadan gifts he normally give to needy people and institutions. Today is the starting, that's our first day of giving out the gifts and we starting with 19 institutions and communities. A total number of 1500 bags (10Kilos per bag) will be distributed to communities from Sukuta Nema, the Murid Association, Kitty, Gunjur, Sifo, Sukuta Women Association, Brufut Community, GRTS, Standard Newspaper, among others. He called on the public to add more prayers to VDF, with their able CEO - Mr Momodou Turo Darboe and all the other staff to enable them sustain their operations. Below are some Video footage and pictorials from the presentation ceremony. Detail report will be provided

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