
The memoir “Behind My Father’s Heels,” Authored by Lamin Darboe, sheds light on the challenges Gambian children face in pursuing quality education. It unveils the harsh realities of the Gambia’s educational system and underscores the urgent need for reform.
The narrative tackles broader issues such as poverty, family dynamics, child abuse, a shortage of qualified educators, inadequate school infrastructure, and limited resources, factors that severely restrict access to quality education in both Islamic and conventional schools.



