GYIN Gambia participates in Town Hall Meeting for Artisanal Fisherfolk and Policy Makers
Ms. Isatou Bajinka of Brufut Sotokoi Layout, a GYINer, represented GYIN Gambia in Town Hall Meeting for Artisanal Fisherfolk and Policy Makers held on the 7th of November 2024 at Kerr Jula, Bertil Harding Highway, Bijilo. The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) in partnership with the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) through the […]
The Stolen Dream
Lamin stood under the scraggly neem tree in his family’s compound, eyes fixed on the distant horizon. The sun began to set and from here, it cast a hazy golden glow over the dusty streets of his village. Lamin had watched the sun set like this thousands of times, yet tonight, it filled him with […]
GYIN Gambia Engages in Africa-Europe High-Level Forum on Transformative Partnership
Today, o6/11/2024: GYIN Gambia Chapter proudly participated in the Africa-Europe High-Level Forum 2024, a pivotal event aimed at fostering stronger ties between the two continents. Organized by the Africa-Europe Foundation, the forum brought together experts, leaders, and organisations to explore strategic areas of action that promise to reshape Africa-Europe relations. The discussions focused on […]
Surviving the Floods: The Urgent Need for Climate-Smart Transformation in Basse
The present floods in Basse in the Upper River Region (URR)- a distance between Banjul and Basse Santa Su · 326 km have had a profound negative impact on the community, particularly affecting women, youth, returnee migrants in the farming sector, entrepreneurs including GYIN Gambia beneficiaries. The extreme weather events have not only disrupted daily lives […]
GYIN Secretariat Holds First Meeting of the Final Quarter 2024
Bijilo, 21st October, 2024 – GYIN Gambia Chapter Secretariat held its first meeting for the final quarter of the year. Key staff and interns gathered to discuss progress on ongoing projects, upcoming plans, and challenges faced. Mrs. Ida L.B. Ceesay, Business Development Officer cum Logistics Expert- Trade Facilitation West Africa (TFWA) Program in The Gambia […]
Rethinking SME Finance and Marketing: Made in The Gambia Shelve available at GYIN Gambia Secretariat for Entrepreneurs’ at no cost
In a bid to create another marketing avenue for Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs), the Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia Chapter has mounted a shelve at its secretariat to display Made in The Gambia Products. The Made in The Gambia Shelve is an income generation for SMEs that are members of the network whereby […]
GYIN Gambia participates in the development of National Action Plan on Youth Peace and Security
The Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia Chapter on 7th to 9th October 2024 was officially invited to participate in the development of the National Action Plan on Youth Peace and Security held at Ocean Bay Hotel. The network was ably represented by Mrs. Ida L.B Ceesay, Business Development Officer who is also a member […]
GYIN Gambia Board Training with Madi Jobarteh: Insights and Outcomes
Bijilo, The Gambia – 10 October, 2024 – The Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia Chapter concluded a transformative board training session on October 4, 2024, led by renowned human rights advocate and governance expert Madi Jobarteh. This intensive one-day workshop, held as part of the “Promoting Rights and Justice in the Gambia Project: Empowering […]
GYIN Gambia Enhances Governance through Board Training with Renowned Activist Madi Jobarteh
Bijilo, The Gambia – October 4, 2024 – The Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia Chapter conducted a comprehensive board training session led by esteemed human rights lawyer and governance expert Madi Jobarteh. This intensive one-day training was part of the United States Agency of International Development (USAID)-funded “Promoting Rights and Justice in the Gambia Project: […]
Trade Facilitation West Africa (TFWA) Program in Basse, Upper River Region (URR) Officially Opens
Basse, The Gambia, 03 October 2024 – The second official opening ceremony of the Trade Facilitation West Africa (TFWA) Program in The Gambia-a five-month program, yesterday, 03rd October 2024 was held at the Regional Agriculture Directorate in Basse, Upper River Region (URR). The project is funded by TWFA, implemented and coordinated by GYIN Gambia and […]