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The shop

The shop where every krone becomes schooling

Since 2011, Butterfly Friends has run a second-hand shop at Vikersundgata 10 in Vikersund. Five volunteers keep the doors open — and all profits go to the schools and the health centre in The Gambia.

The shop at Vikersundgata 10
The shop at Vikersundgata 10

We have a bit of everything — just drop by

On the shelves you will find everything from kitchenware and ornaments to jewellery, suitcases, books and clothes — a wide selection in every category. New things arrive every day, so it pays to stop by often.

The shop is run by five volunteers — Olaug, Ellen, Inger Johanne, Vigdis and Anbjørg — who have each kept it going one day a week for more than fifteen years.

Have things you would like to donate? Get in touch and we will sort it out.

From the shop

  • Textiles and handicrafts
    Textiles and handicrafts
  • Books of every kind
    Books of every kind
  • Carvings and drums from The Gambia
    Carvings and drums from The Gambia
  • Volunteers at work behind the counter
    Volunteers at work behind the counter
  • Always someone to chat with
    Always someone to chat with
  • The shop on Vikersundgata
    The shop on Vikersundgata