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Smallholder farmers in Gambia are reporting increased crop yields and healthier soil thanks to a climate-smart agriculture project that combines tree planting with sustainable farming. The initiative is also helping families cook with less firewood while restoring degraded land.
The Gambia Red Cross Society just delivered nearly 71,000 doses of medicine to fight malaria and protect children across the nation. This donation is part of a $2 million project aiming to make The Gambia malaria-free.
Coastal communities in The Gambia are gaining real power to protect their fishing waters through a new shared management approach. The shift could save both livelihoods and marine life in a sector that feeds the nation.
The Gambian government and African Development Bank just signed contracts for six ambulances and seven health outreach vehicles that will bring emergency care and medical services to underserved areas. No more donkey carts rushing pregnant women to hospitals at night.
Survivors of human rights abuses in Gambia can now access free medical care through a newly reopened commission. The Medical Board will assess health needs and connect victims with treatment after decades of suffering.
In The Gambia, small-scale fishers are taking their fight against illegal trawling straight to lawmakers after years of watching industrial vessels ignore protected coastal zones. Their grassroots movement could restore fish stocks and food security for 200,000 people.
The Gambia is moving forward with prosecutions for human rights crimes committed between 1994 and 2017, appointing an experienced British barrister to lead the effort. The new office will pursue justice for 393 victims who testified about torture, murder, and sexual violence.
The Gambia brought together fuel industry leaders, regulators, and consumer advocates to build a roadmap for safer, higher-quality fuel nationwide. The move promises cleaner air, better engines, and stronger ties with neighboring countries.
A young Gambian marine researcher is joining an international team to study how traditional fishing wisdom can protect coastal communities and oceans. His work bridges the gap between local expertise and global conservation science.
A community soccer stadium in Gambia is getting its first floodlights, opening up night games for local players. The $44,000 project marks the biggest investment the grassroots organization has ever made.
The Gambia just became the first country in West Africa to develop an official quality standard for organic fertilizers, helping farmers trust what they're buying while turning waste into something valuable. It's a win for soil health, climate action, and food security all at once.
The Gambia just took a major leap toward making its research accessible to the world. A four-day national symposium is bringing together scientists, educators, and policymakers to build systems that put Gambian knowledge on the global map.
After more than a decade away, an international beach fishing competition is making waves again in The Gambia, bringing global anglers and economic opportunity back to coastal communities. The April 2026 event promises to showcase the nation's stunning beaches while putting money directly into local pockets.
A leading private hospital in The Gambia is doubling down on its commitment to improve healthcare access for citizens. The partnership between Africmed International Hospital and the government shows how public and private sectors can work together to heal communities.
A new women-led initiative in The Gambia is tackling extreme heat and climate health risks through community action, research, and reviving traditional cooling methods. Over 760 pregnant women are already part of groundbreaking heat exposure studies that could save lives.
A three-day surgical camp in Gambia provided 100 patients with free operations they'd been waiting years to afford. Young Gambian doctors and international partners turned a rural hospital into a beacon of hope for families facing impossible medical bills.
Thirteen schools in The Gambia competed to showcase youth-designed solutions to climate change, from waste recycling to sustainable farming. The festival proved that tomorrow's environmental leaders are already here today.
After defeating efforts to overturn Gambia's 2015 ban on female genital mutilation in Parliament, women's rights activists are now defending the law in the country's highest court. Their courage is protecting the health and lives of millions of girls across West Africa.
A Ghanaian technology company just became the first African-owned firm to export a full national identity system to another African country. Margins ID Group beat 10 international competitors to build The Gambia's digital ID infrastructure.