Poverty stricken Gambian children have thanked Guardian readers for their generosity after a Tooting charity delivered tonnes of food, clothes and medical supplies last month.

Hearts To Africa collected everything from school books to building materials throughout the year, before 18 volunteers shipped and delivered across remote rural Gambia.

To volunteer or donate call Samuel Burke on 0780 872 778 or visit www.heartstoafrica.org.uk

January 29, 2003 10:30