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New EU project to address root causes of migration

The European Union office in The Gambia has announced a new project expected to be launched soon to help address the root causes of migration in The Gambia. The announcement was made during a breakfast meeting with the members of the media organised by the EU Banjul office to shed light on its intervention projects across the country. “The Gambia has received lots of support from the EU in forms of projects towards addressing illegal migration, and we are going to launch a second package in efforts to addressing root causes of migration by a theme: build a future, make it in Gambia” Attila Lajos, EU Ambassador to The Gambia told journalists at the meeting.... Read more

Young poultry farmer: I raise more than 20,000 Dalasi on profit in four months

News outlet: The Point

Proprietor of ML’s Poultry Firm, Modou Lamin Fatty has described his poultry business as one of the most lucrative ventures in the country, saying he raises more than 20,000 Dalasi on profit in four months. He said the business is one of many ventures that young people can pursue in order to earn a decent living.... Read more

“Crab Island Initiative at an advance stage”- says Banjul North Law Maker

News outlet: The Point

Ousman Sillah, National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul North said the process leading to the transformation of the former Crab Island School into a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre is now at an advance stage as they are now entering the phase of implementation of the project.... Read more

Gambia: Returning From Libyan Detention, Young Gambians Try to Change the Migration Exodus Mindset

News outlet: allAfrica.com

Mustapha Sallah knows all about taking the "back way", the Gambian expression for migrating to Europe, a journey that for many citizens comes to a brutal halt in a Libyan jail. Having experienced detention first-hand, 26-year-old Sallah and the group he set up last year, Youths Against Irregular Migration, are now using the airwaves in his home country, as well as social media and roadshows, to try to deter others from following in his footsteps.... Read more

Returning from Libyan detention, young Gambians try to change the migration exodus mindset

News outlet: IRIN

Having experienced detention first-hand, 26-year-old Sallah and the group he set up last year, Youths Against Irregular Migration, are now using the airwaves in his home country, as well as social media and roadshows, to try to deter others from following in his footsteps.... Read more

Youth trainers trained on quality

News outlet: The Point

The Gambia Standards Bureau in partnership with European Union funded Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) has recently trained 40 youth trainers on quality at the YEP office in Bakau. Director General of Gambia Standards Bureau Papa Secka said the training is organised as they prepare for the signing of second MoU between them and the International Trade Centre.... Read more

National Youth Agribusiness, tourism Expo set for October

News outlet: The Point

The newly appointed deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Youth and Sports Lamin Camara has revealed that the National Youth Agribusiness and tourism Expos 2018 will be held between 8-18October.The event targets 200 youth entrepreneurs across the country.... Read more

NACCUG boss advises business operators on tips to grow

News outlet: The Standard

The General Manager of the National Association of Cooperative Credit Unions of The Gambia (NACCUG), Mr. Baboucarr Jeng has advised the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) Mini Grants Scheme beneficiaries to distinct their businesses from personal engagements to avail them the opportunity to grow their business. Mr. Jeng made these remarks at the opening of a two-day training- 3rd and 4th August, 2018 at the Credit Unions Training Academy at NACCUG head office in Bakau.... Read more

Distinct your business from yourself: NACCUG General Manager

News outlet: The Point

The general manager of the National Association of Cooperative Credit Unions of The Gambia (NACCUG), Mr. Baboucarr Jeng has advised the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) – Mini Grants Scheme beneficiaries to distinct their businesses from personal engagements to avail them the opportunity to grow their business. Mr. Jeng made these remarks at the opening of a two-day training: 3th to 4th August, 2018, at the Credit Unions Training Academy at NACCUG’s head office in Bakau.... Read more

The launching of the Youth AgriBusiness and Tourism Expo 2018 Conference

News outlet: The Fatu Network

The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Youth Empowerment Project, NEMA, FASDEP and the Ministry of Trade, Stategic Youth and Trade Development Roadmap officially launched the National Organizing Committee of the Youth Business and Tourism Expo 2018.... Read more