Fathers and boys’ clubs challenge Gambia’s unspoken marital struggles
In The Gambia and across much of the sub-region, men are often...
Limited access to educational play materials can restrict opportunities
Former circumcisers renounce FGM, embrace alternative livelihoods amid ongoing national debate
In the rural village of Lower Nuimi District in the North Bank...
NDMA, ChildFund support integrating disabilities in disaster risk reduction programs
Persons with disabilities are often among the most affected during disasters, yet...
ChildFund, UNFPA present report on women with disabilities in The Gambia
ChildFund has officially presented its Mapping Report of Women Groups within Organizations...
Introducing Social and Financial Education in The Gambia’s School Curriculum
ChildFund, in partnership with Aflatoun International, is working with The Gambia’s Ministry...
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,...
ChildFund Establishes 5 Child-Friendly Spaces Amid Conflict in the Fonis
When conflict erupted along the Gambia–Senegal border in February 2022, more than...
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...
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...
Gambia Federation of the Disabled, ChildFund push for stronger disability inclusion policies
Despite the existence of progressive laws and international commitments, persons with disabilities...
Gambia Federation of the Disabled, ChildFund push for stronger disability inclusion policies
Despite the existence of progressive laws and international commitments, persons with disabilities...
ChildFund Gambia Reaffirms Commitment to the Advancement of Vulnerable Children
Across The Gambia, thousands of children grow up facing odds that no...
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Many fathers face social, cultural, or practical barriers that limit their involvement in their children's...
In many homes, communication challenges and harsh disciplinary practices can strain relationships between parents and...
Poor hygiene practices and unsafe home environments can expose children to preventable illnesses and injuries
Across many rural communities in The Gambia, harsh discipline has long been seen as the...
Ebrima is in his sixties and has not worked a formal job in years. He...
Mangrove forests have long supported both the environment and the livelihoods of coastal communities in...
For many years, the forests surrounding the communities of Kanuma and Betta in the West...
In Sintet Kabom, where many families depend on small-scale farming for both food and income,...
In The Gambia and across much of the sub-region, men are often raised to endure...
In the rural village of Lower Nuimi District in the North Bank Region, Mariama, a...
In the rural village of Lower Nuimi District in the North Bank Region, Mariama, a...
Young people in Sangajorr, Foni Kansala District, are turning to agriculture in a bid to...
For years, providing daily meals and meeting household expenses was a constant struggle for Ebrima....
Persons with disabilities are often among the most affected during disasters, yet their needs and...