GYIN Gambia and Doorways to Train 30 Youth Entrepreneurs on Personal Initiative (PI)
Bijilo, The Gambia – February 13, 2025: The Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN Gambia Chapter) on 13th February, 2025 signed another six-month contract agreement with Doorways gGmbH to train 30 youth entrepreneurs’ in the West Coast Region (WCR). The Personal Initiative (PI) Training is an action-oriented and evidence-based training program that focuses on creating an […]
FATE Project Team in Rwanda Kicks-off First Youth Think Tank Session
!! Big Announcement!! The FATE Project plans on changing the world a step at a time, and recently we took a big step towards achieving that goal by hosting the project’s ! 🎉🎊 Last week, our incredible FATE Team in Rwanda was the first to kick things off and have done so with great success! […]
Bridging Continents: Youth-Led Climate Solutions with the FATE Project
GYIN Gambia Chapter is thrilled to announce the launch of the FATE (From Africa To Europe) project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering youth in Gambia, Rwanda, and Germany to tackle climate change and foster a sustainable future. This project is a collaborative effort to engage young minds in meaningful dialogue and innovative solutions, bridging […]
Certificate Handover: Celebrating the Success of our Entrepreneurship Training!
We’re thrilled to continue sharing the joyous moments from our recent Entrepreneurship Training held in Kanuma Village on 27th and 28th December 2024. At GYIN Gambia, we proudly present the 20 participants who have received their well-deserved certificates of participation. These determined and motivated entrepreneurs have not only completed the training but are now equipped […]
Sowing the seeds of change with COL support in The Gambia
A joint initiative – a collaboration between the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) #COL4D and Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia Chapter – is supporting maize-producing farmers and addressing agricultural challenges through community engagement with the aim of enhancing maize production in the country. A lack of access to the input and output markets largely hinders […]
A Heartfelt Goodbye to Our Two Interns: Anna and Derya
GYIN Gambia Chapter has today, 10th December, 2024 held a fond farewell to two incredible interns, Anna and Derya who had completed their 3months internship program. During the course of their program with GYIN Gambia, they have been invaluable members of the organisation, contributing with dedication, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives. Both have demonstrated a strong […]
The Gambia: TFWA program officially ends with collaboration to enhance trade facilitation
The Trade Facilitation West Africa (TFWA) Program, a six (6) weeks training that enrolled 200 small-scale cross-border traders witnessed the official closing ceremony on 20th and 21st November, 2024 in Soma, Lower River Region (LRR) and Basse in Upper River Region (URR). As part of the closing ceremonies, an Experience Exchange Workshops were held aimed […]
Introducing Our New Logo: A Symbol of Our Commitment to Gambia’s Youth and Heritage
We are excited to announce the unveiling of our updated logo, which now proudly incorporates the colours of the Gambian flag. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to the people of The Gambia and the values that drive our mission of empowering young people to create lasting change. The Meaning Behind the Gambian Flag’s Colours […]
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 […]