Let’s raise money to make Mure Kunda a ‘Model Village’
The Making of a Model Village - A new Era for Mure Kunda
Trip to Mure Kunda 2026
As part of the ongoing efforts to complete this valuable project a group of Atfal will have the opportunity to travel out to The Gambia to see the work that is being conducted and meet the local community members.
The proposed dates for this trip will be 30th March – 6 April 2026.
On this trip you will have the opportunity to travel across The Gambia, experience the life of a local, take part in exhibition football matches and get involved with the work being conducted for the Model Village.
Spaces are limited and are allocated on a first come basis so don’t miss out!
Register your interest using the following link: https://forms.gle/g5oJPKMNgEo31kRL7
Mure Kunda:
The Gambia's Hidden Gem
About Mure Kunda
Mure Kunda is a village in the Upper River Region, one of the driest parts of The Gambia. The nearest built road is 15km away!
The population is almost 1,500 people with close to 10% of them being Ahmadi Muslims.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has already provided the village in the past with a school, and water source but this only works for 2 hours a day.
Before Atfalul Ahmadiyya UK & IAAAE stepped in, Mure Kunda had no street lights and there was no adequate water supply. But that has all changed now! Alhamdulillah.
What is a Model Village?
The Model Village project involves selecting an existing village where there is no real prospect of clean water and electrification. These places are usually remote and are off grid. IAAAE works to provide a solar water system, electricity as well as other features to help rehabilitate the lives of the habitants.
- A remote village is selected where infrastructure for clean water and electricity is not available now or in the near future
- A water system is installed, using a solar powered pump which feeds the water to a tank. Gravity is used to then feed the water to various taps around the village
- Children and women don’t need to walk for miles every day to find clean water, it is at their doorstep
- Solar streetlights are installed to help with safety and productivity around the village
- Normally at nighttime it gets pitch black, and unless you light a fire, which can be dangerous, you can't do much more once the sun sets.
- A community centre will be built for the village’s social activities and will be used as a training hub
- Full MTA TV System to be installed to allow habitants to watch Beloved Huzoor atba and remain connected with the Jamaat and the world
- Toilets will be built to help with health, safety and sanitation
- Roads and pathways to be built for safe travel around the village
- A playground for children and a communal football pitch to be constructed
Who are the IAAAE?
The International Association of Ahmadi Architects and Engineers was formed under the guidance of the third Khalifa, Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmed (RA). The main objective was to create a body of professionals to provide support for the projects of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Under the guidance of the current and fifth Caliph, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmed, May Allah be his helper, IAAAE is further mandated to give humanitarian aid to the third world countries. They are tasked to provide solutions for clean potable water to the remotest of areas, and to also bring electrification in these areas.
The association is split into 4 main committees:
- Water for life
- Alternative Energy
- Model Village
- Architecture
To learn more about IAAAE, please visit their website: www.IAAAE.org
What the collected funds will provide in Mure Kunda?
Your funds are providing the following amenities:
SOLAR STREET LIGHTS
NEW WATER SYSTEMS
A PLAYGROUND
ELECTRICITY
PHONE CHARGING FACILITIES
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECT
(Poultry Farm/Irrigation System)
FOOTBALL PITCH
FACILITIES FOR THE SCHOOL AND VILLIAGE
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Work already completed in the Village
Installation of a 10,000 Litres Water Tank
Social Enterprise Project
25 Solar Street Lights Installed
2km of Trenches Dug for Irrigation project
What is our target?
£75,000
Target for each Tifl is:
at least £50
Target for Charity Challenge Champions is:
£500≤
Let’s Get
Fundraising
Create your JustGiving page now
1. Choose your region:
2. Check out this super-easy tutorial on how to make a JustGiving page
What's Your Target?
Become a Charity Challenge Champion by raising at least:
£500
or if you are new at this aim for at least…
£50
How To Get Involved?
Once you’ve created your JustGiving page you’re well on your way to get started. Contact your local and regional nazim to let them know you have begun your campaign. Involve your family and get their help with ideas. And stay tuned for any regional or national events!
The more people you talk to about your campaign the easier it will be to ask them to sponsor you.
Really understand the impact of this project and the people it will directly effect. You will be creating a legacy with your fundraising and the impact will last for generations to come.
The passion you share when explaining the project will bring people closer to you and will enable you to get more sponsors as well.
How to Fundraise?
It may seem a bit scary at first, when you look at your target to fundraise. But remember you have until the end of October 2023 to achieve this. Below you will see many ideas on how to fundraise.
Atfal Ideas –
- Friends – Introduce the project and share your fund raising journey with them and encourage sponsorships. You could even encourage them to take part in the Challenge as a team and raise funds together.
- Schools- Submit a proposal to your form tutor, head of year or head teacher, introduce the project and ask if the school can get involved. They could hold a mufty day, or allow you to hold a stall in their summer fair, you could hold a cake sale or food sale at school. The national and regional aamla can help with resources and manpower for these events too
- Family - Send monthly messages with you Just Giving link to family, a few days after pay day would be ideal as people will have access to more disposable income then.
- Businesses – Approach local businesses or family businesses to help fundraise and donate towards your page, or help the region in collections.
Ideas for Parents and other family members-
- Workplace and friends – The Charity challenge team will produce a template email/whatsapp message for all parents to use and send to their work colleagues and friends as a round robin request to help raise funds for their child’s Charity appeal. Parents should aim to do this a few days after pay day or around the bonus time in the company if there is one.
- Customers – If the parents own a business or are cab drivers, they can promote the appeal to their customers. For shops we can make a collection box and a poster with the JustGiving QR Code. If they are cab drivers, we can produce a template poster for them that they can display in their car so passengers can read and donate as well
- Corporate Sponsorships – Those parents with good relationships at work could suggest a corporate sponsorship too. CC team to provide support for this and a sponsorship presentation too
- The national team will run workshops for parents and atfal on how they can maximise their efforts.
Templates
Need some templates to get started? We’ve got you covered!
Click on the button below to download a pack of easy-to-use posters and sponsor form templates and start your fundraising today
Charity Challenge Champions
What is a Charity Challenge Champion?
Do you think you can take your fundraising to the next level? Are you passionate about the project and want to really make an impact? Then the Charity Challenge campaign is for you! We will help you come up with ideas and a plan on how you can raise atleast £500, see below what this will mean!
The charity challenge champion scheme is ideal for those who really want to excel in their fundraising and learn more about the model village project.
The eligibility criteria is:
- Passion
- Proactive
- Raise atleast £500
The £500 target may seem a bit daunting but you will have the perfect support system behind you.
The regional and national team will work with you to tailor your campaign and help you raise atleast £500 by the end of the Atfal year. All you have to show is willingness, passion and be proactive in your fundraising.
How Do I Get Signed Up?
The first thing to do is create your Just Giving page, Click the fund raising button below to check out a tutorial on how to set this up
Once this is created and linked to your region, use the form below and register your details to sign up for the charity challenge champion scheme.
The national charity challenge team will get in touch with you and support you across your fundraising journey.
Please also get in touch with your local and regional nazim to explain that you’ve signed up to be a champion and will pledge to raise at least £500
What Is My Target?
Being a champion means you have pledged to raise at least £500. Scroll back to the Fundraising section to see all the ideas on how you can achieve this.
Remember, you have until 31st October 2023 to raise the funds
How Can I Fundraise Towards My Target?
You can make your own event as well as capitalise on the regional and national events that the team will organise.
The best thing to do is speak to as many people about the project as possible and resonate with the passion to make a change in the lives of the villagers.