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Banjul South NAM hailed for reviving Crab Island School

The minister of Higher Education Research Science and Technology, Badara A. Joof, has hailed Hon. Ousman Sillah, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul South being proactive bringing back Crab Island High School to live.... Read more

YOUTH FORUM: UN SG’s Youth Envoy visit to Gambia

News outlet: The Point

United Nations Secretary General Special Envoy on Youth has had a fruitful engagement with Gambian young people during her four-day visit to the country which ended last week. Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake’s visit was meant to meet young people on the ground, learn about the work they are doing and issues they are facing, provide a platform for you... Read more

Youth Forum: National Youth Council hails gov’t for supporting NYACONF

News outlet: The Point

The members and staff of National Youth Council and the entire youth fraternity of The Gambia, has thanked the Government of The Gambia under the dynamic leadership of His Excellency President Adama Barrow for the endorsement and support towards the successful hosting of the 12th edition of the National Youth Conference and Festival (NAYCONF 2017) held in Basse, Upper River Region.... Read more

YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT + JOB FAIR HELD PITCHING CONTEST

News outlet: The Stone Circle

Youth Entrepreneurship Summit + Job Fair held its semifinal pitching contest on Friday 02nd February 2018 at the Startup Incubator Office in Kanifing. The main aim of the pitching contest was to select the finalists who will take part in the final contest at Kairaba Beach Hotel. Amongst the 21 contestants, only 12 came out as winners for the final contest.... Read more

ASSET, YEP returns from Dakar study tour

News outlet: The Point

Members of Association of Small Scale Enterprises in Tourism-ASSET and Youth Empowerment Project-YEP- a European founded project recently returned from Senegal’s capital, Dakar where they conducted a four-day study tour to create synergy on for the promotion of locally produced food and products.... Read more

Regional trade fair for young entrepreneurs underway in NBR

News outlet: The Standard

Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce on Saturday launched a regional trade fair for youth exhibitors in Farafenni in the North Bank Region, under the theme ‘creating space for young entrepreneurs to curb youth migration’. Organisers are with the believe exhibitions are the best platforms to bring together young entrepreneurs into the industry, give them the opportunity to market their business, talk to as many people as possible, network and take time to learn about their business.... Read more

GYCC youth exhibition ends in Farafenni

News outlet: The Point

A week-long first regional youth exhibition in The Gambia has ended in Farafenni with scores of young entrepreneurs showcasing their products. The event was organised by The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Youth Empowerment Project with funding from the European Union through the support of the International Trade Centre.... Read more

Young people calls for end to irregular migration

News outlet: The Point

Members of Youth Against Irregular Migration (YAIM), who just concluded a five days nationwide sensitisation tour on the dangers of irregular migration in the North Bank Region has called on young people to desist from participating in the perilous journey to end the loss of lives in the high seas.... Read more

GYCC second countrywide youth exhibition starts on Saturday

News outlet: The Point

The second regional youth exhibition of The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) and their stakeholders will commence this Saturday at the North Bank Region’s commercial town of Farafenni. The exhibition will be held from the 13th to 17th January. The youth organization is organizing the exhibition in partnership with Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) with funding from the European Union through the International Trade Centre (ITC). The four-day business forum is targeting youth entrepreneurs from across the country.... Read more

YEP GAMBIA EXPRESSED DELIGHT OVER NaYCONF PARTNERSHIP

News outlet: The Stone Circle

Youth Empowerment Project Gambia team participated in the just concluded 12th National Youth Conference and Festival (NaYCONF 2017) held at Nasir Ahmadiyaa Muslim Senior Secondary School in Basse, Upper River Region. YEP Gambia supported the organization of NAYCONF, and the entire project management team, including a representative from Delegation of the European Union to The Gambia, travelled all the way from Banjul to join forces with the National Organizing Committee in Basse.... Read more