When silence hurts in secret: Fathers and Boys’ clubs challenge Gambia’s unspoken marital struggles
In The Gambia and across much of the sub-region, men are often raised to endure...
How a donkey cart transformed school access and boosted enrolment in rural CRN
In the rural village of Lower Nuimi District in the North Bank Region, Mariama, a...
Former circumcisers renounce FGM, embrace alternative livelihoods amid Ongoing national debate
In the rural village of Lower Nuimi District in the North Bank Region, Mariama, a...
Sangajorr youth turn to farming to fight unemployment and migration
Young people in Sangajorr, Foni Kansala District, are turning to agriculture in a bid to...
The bakery made feeding my family easier – Ebrima
For years, providing daily meals and meeting household expenses was a constant struggle for Ebrima....
ChildFund Launches School-Based Violence Prevention Program
The Program and Sponsorship Director emphasized that the act of violence Against Children in the...
ChildFund Presents Report On Women With Disabilities
ChildFund has officially presented its Mapping Report of Women Groups within Organizations of Persons with...
Bubacarr, now a lecturer and peace ambassador, reflects on the power of one sponsor
When Bubacarr was a young boy in rural Gambia, the future looked uncertain. His father...
Isatou, a sponsored student is now a nurse at her community clinic
I moved to Senior Secondary School where I studied Science, and when I graduated there,...
How ChildFund helped Penda overcome loss and now support her community
Penda Bah was first enrolled with ChildFund’s programs at the age of 7, sponsored by...
How sponsorship helped Ebrima Sonko go from living in poverty to becoming a human rights champion
Ebrima Sonko says his mom knew he was special from the very beginning – he...
Fanta Darboe: From a village girl to a peace and girls’ rights advocate
My sponsorship journey with ChildFund began in 2008 when I was 8 years old and...
From Sponsored Child to Million-Dollar Contractor
Just three years after volunteering to help install directional signage at the ChildFund The Gambia...
Fatou, a former sponsored child is now The Gambia College’s , first-ever financial controller
Fatou was born into a less-privileged family. With many siblings and extended family members under...
From Sponsored Child to ChildFund Sponsorship Specialist
Across The Gambia, more than 66,000 primary school-age children and adolescents are out of school—missing...
Introducing Social and Financial Education in The Gambia’s School Curriculum
ChildFund, in partnership with Aflatoun International, is working with The Gambia’s Ministry of Basic and...
Tendaba Community Celebrates Steady Water Supply and Improved Livelihoods
In the famous safari-style rural tourism camp of Tendaba, located in Kiang district, Lower River...
How a Borehole and Garden Brought New Opportunities to Mariama’s Family
Mariama, 13, lives in the Western Region, in a community that is part of the...
New Water Infrastructure Sparks Economic Growth for 180 Women in Bafuloto Community
ChildFund installed a powerful water borehole in the community garden of Bafuloto, Kombo Central District,...
“Thanks to the mosquito nets, it’s been over 6 months since any of my children caught malaria.” – Musa
Malaria remains one of the most pressing health challenges in The Gambia, particularly for young...
Sifoe Community in Kombo South District Celebrates Impact of New Bakery
In The Gambia, bread is a daily staple eaten with almost every meal. Whether eaten...
ChildFund Responds to Conflict in Foni with Food, Safety, and Education for Children
ChildFund is responding to the humanitarian crisis in The Gambia’s Foni districts, Western Region, following...
ChildFund Establishes 5 Child-Friendly Spaces Amid Conflict in the Fonis
When conflict erupted along the Gambia–Senegal border in February 2022, more than 1,000 boys and...
Men in Nianija Are Redefining Parenting: No More Beating Children, Yes to Spending More Time with Them
Across rural Gambia, many parents and caregivers lack the knowledge and skills to provide nurturing...
“My parents hit me, and I turned out fine.” – Jonsaba and the new tradition of responsive parenting
If you talk to someone who supports the physical discipline of children, chances are that...
Building a Safer Future for All Girls: ChildFund Ramps Up Action on Child Marriage and FGM/C
More than 69,000 girls and young women in The Gambia were married before the age...
ChildFund donates textbooks and other education kits worth USD 1 Million to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education
Access to learning materials is crucial for children's education, as it enhances their ability to...
Jonsaba and the new tradition of responsive parenting
If you talk to someone who supports the physical discipline of children, chances are that...
ChildFund hands over medicines and pharmaceuticals worth USD 2 million to the Ministry of Health
ChildFund on Thursday handed over medical items and pharmaceuticals worth over two million dollars to...
ChildFund Joins Other CSOs and Activists in Protest Against Lifting of FGM Ban
In 2015, the Gambian parliament took the historic step to pass the Women’s (Amendment) Act...
How Aflatoun is equipping school children with social and financial skills
In many rural Gambian schools, poverty places basic learning materials out of reach for children,...
ChildFund Hosts Inaugural Youth Summit in Bwiam, West Coast Region
Hundreds of young people gathered in Bwiam, a town located 120 kilometers from the capital,...
Youth in West Coast Region Lead the Way in Protecting the Environment
Across the West Coast Region of The Gambia, the threat of environmental degradation is a...
Zero Out-of-School Children: A National Push to Enroll 66,765 Children in The Gambia
Across The Gambia, more than 66,000 primary school-age children and adolescents are out of school—missing...
ChildFund, UNICEF, the Government of The Gambia and the Education Above All Foundation launch a landmark project
This ambitious three-year project aims to enroll 66,765 primary school-age children and adolescents who are...
ChildFund supports the Ministry of Health to recall deadly contaminated syrups from communities
In July 2022, medical authorities in The Gambia observed a sharp increase in cases of...
How Water is Transforming Education in Jiroff, Foni Kansala District
If you don’t drink water, you won’t survive. It’s important for our health. When you’re...
Youth Minister Badjie Breaks Ground on First-Ever ChildFund-Backed Youth Center in Brikama
In Brikama, the largest urban settlement in The Gambia’s West Coast Region, youth continue to...
Parenting Program Sparks Gender Norm Shift in Central River Region
In Nianija District in the Central River Region, a powerful shift is happening. Men are...