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 […]
Empowering Women: GYIN Gambia Members Join Training on Cross-Border Agro-Food Trade
Members of the Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia Chapter are participating in a four-day training workshop on cross-border trade and women’s entrepreneurship in the agro-food sector, taking place at Metzy Hotel from May 18–22, 2026. Organized by the Female Lawyers Association–The Gambia (FLAG) in partnership with WILDAF and supported by ECOWAS, the workshop equips […]
ZME Project Conclude After Five Years of Impactful Cooperation
The Centres for Migration and Development (ZME) / Gambian-German Centre Project officially concluded today after five years of impactful cooperation, marking a milestone in advancing skills development, employment creation, and reintegration opportunities for Gambians. The closing ceremony was graced by Honourable Minister Mod K. Ceesay of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment […]
Celebrating Excellence: Modou Lamin Fatty’s PI Training Success
We proudly recognize Mr. Modou Lamin Fatty for his outstanding completion of the ten-week Personal Initiative (PI) Training, funded by Doorways gGmbH and facilitated by GYIN Gambia Chapter. Modou Lamin’s journey through this program highlights his ability to begin with focus, plan with foresight, and rise above obstacles. His certificate is not just a mark […]