Support Banko Foundation
There are many ways to contribute to the Foundation’s work which is sustained by charity, membership dues and events
We can partner with government, corporate bodies, individuals and other NGOs in the areas of projects and fiscal support. Your generous donation will directly help to develop more idea spaces where leaders in the arts and designs worldwide come to further grow professionally and personally through cross-cultural collaboration, open exchange of experience, mentoring of locals, and problem solving with a focus on process and onward progress of the community. The detailed use of your corporate donation or lump sum grant for our mission will be discussed with the contributor. Depending on the amount, it may be used for our international residency program, symposium, workshops, or for financing overall development projects.
Our Wish List
We are looking for help in the following areas:
- Well drilling machine(s)
- Solar panels, Sleeping bags, hammocks, solar lanterns
- Construction equipment and building materials
- Fundraising hosts for our art sales auction and projects
- LCD projectors
- Laptop computers
- Gardening tools and machines
- Carpentry equipment and metal workshop materials
- Playing kits and materials
Physical Location: Kantora Eco- arts village in Kassi Kunda, in the Upper River Region in the Gambia
E-mail: bankofoundation.info@gmail.com
All Organization Circle and Business Sponsors Receive
- Priority reservations for sponsored events
- An original artwork or limited edition print by Banko Eco- Arts Village Resident/alumni
- Building Sponsor may Timeshare on the sponsored building(s) for projects
- Or customized benefits to fit your needs
Join our Membership
Membership to the Banko Foundation is open for:
Associate Membership
Includes arts professionals, and other dedicated individuals whose close relationship and commitment fuel the mission and activities of the Foundation. Annual development due is €30 or equivalent, paid 3 years in advance. Benefits include free use of Banko facilities.
Corporate Membership
Such as collaborating institutions, groups and individual continuing benefactors who believe in the power of the arts and culture to educate, transform, and inspire! Annual development due is €80 or equivalent for established bodies worldwide and €10 or equivalent for grassroots organizations in Africa. Benefits include free use of Banko facilities.
Executive Board

Jim Njie
The chairperson& a Banko project director

Alhagie Manneh
Vice- chairperson

Saloum Drammeh
Banko community community

Mandou Sanneh
Banko community secretary

Jennie Schneider
A secretary/rep. of the international advisory council
International Advisory Board

Marie Gilliard
Chairperson
France
+33674811890

Florian Martineaus
Vice-chairperson
France
+33688905332

Jennie Schneider
Jennie Schneider Secretary
England
+4550359472

Denial Wilson
Treasurer
England
+447981242402

Erika Alatalo
Member
Finland
+255763139062

Sara Azevedo
Member
Portugal
+351935872236

Remi Manriquez Charnier
Member
France
+33633920754
