GYIN Gambia Onboards Coaches to Deliver WIDU Africa Business Growth Support
On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia Chapter officially launched WIDU Africa activities in The Gambia with a one-day onboarding session for selected business coaches. Hosted at the organization’s Brusubi headquarters, the session equipped coaches to deliver tailored coaching and business growth support services to Gambian entrepreneurs under the WIDU Africa […]
GYIN Gambia Signs Contract with WIDU Africa to Deliver Coaching and Business Growth Support Services in The Gambia
Brusubi, The Gambia – June 30, 2026: Global Youth Innovation Network Gambia Chapter (GYIN Gambia Chapter) has officially signed a contract with WIDU Africa to deliver tailored coaching and business growth support services. Under this partnership, GYIN Gambia will deliver coaching services to 20 entrepreneurs between April 2026 and March 2027. WIDU Africa—an initiative implemented […]
Building Bridges for Greater Impact: GYIN Gambia and Pinal Global Forge Partnership
On Wednesday, 24th June 2026, GYIN Gambia hosted a landmark meeting with Pinal Global, marking the beginning of a promising partnership dedicated to youth empowerment, education, and community development across The Gambia. The gathering brought together leaders from both organizations to explore opportunities for collaboration and long-term impact. Discussions focused on how their combined efforts […]
With Isatou Secka of Secka Unique Glamour, Empowering Rural Youth Through Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Entrepreneurship
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, GYIN Gambia Chapter proudly welcomed Isatou Secka, a long-standing and dedicated member of the network. Through her initiative, Secka Unique Glamour, Isatou has been passionately working with rural youth in craftsmanship and fashion—helping them unlock creativity, nurture talent, and realize their potential. Isatou highlighted that while rural youth demonstrate remarkable […]
GYIN Gambia Explores Innovative Communication Solutions with The Web WAY
17 June 2026 — Today, GYIN Gambia welcomed Joseph Gomez, CEO of The Web WAY, for a productive meeting on advancing communication and innovation for development. Joseph presented cutting-edge services designed to strengthen outreach and empower communities: – 📞 Smart Broadcast — records messages in any language and delivers them via normal phone calls to […]
Homegrown Innovation: William Mendy’s Cold Storage and Cooling Tech Signal New Era of Gambian Entrepreneurship
GYIN Gambia staff met with William Mendy of Refrigeration & Air Co Workshop, a young Gambian technician whose groundbreaking innovations have the potential to improve livelihoods at Tanji Fish Market and beyond. Inspired by the hardworking women who sustain their families through fish trading, William has developed two pioneering solutions to address pressing community challenges: […]
GYIN Gambia Executive Director Attends Launch of National Research & Innovation Fund (NRIF)
On Monday, 15th June, 2026, Mamadou Edrisa Njie, Executive Director of GYIN Gambia, proudly attended the Grand Launch of the National Research & Innovation Fund (NRIF) at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre. The launch marked a historic milestone with the unveiling of a GMD 100 million Endowment Fund dedicated to financing research, […]
Cohesion in Action: Bai Gassama’s Role in Strengthening Regional Partnerships
Since the end of September 2025, Bai Gassama embarked on his journey with the Local Cohesion and Cooperation Approach (LCCA), beginning with program management and continuing through workshops held from October to May. As Regional Coordinator of the North Bank Region (NBR) for the GYIN Gambia Chapter, he actively engaged in the Technical Working Group […]
Pooling Resources, Building Impact: Lamin Fatty’s Contribution to CRR TWG under LCCA
Since the end of September 2025, Lamin Fatty began his journey in program management, followed by his active participation in the Local Cohesion and Cooperation Approach (LCCA) Technical Working Group (TWG) workshops from October through May. As a TWG CRR, he engaged in meetings with schools and contributed to coordination efforts that ensured the success […]
Building Impact Through Collaboration: LCCA TWG Achievements Across Four Regions
Since the end of September 2025, the LCCA Technical Working Group (TWG) has been driving a transformative program across The Gambia. Beginning with program management and followed by the launch of TWG workshops in the four regions — LRR, NBR, CRR, and URR — the initiative has combined knowledge-sharing, practical activities, and regional collaboration to […]