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ASSET, YEP returns from Dakar study tour

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

STERLING CONSORTIUM GRADUATES OVER 100 SKILLS TRAINEES

News outlet: The Stone Circle

Sterling Consortium on Saturday graduated 104 youth skills trainees on different marketable skills areas. The event held at Gambia Pastoral Institute along Kairaba Avenue saw 40, 30, 20 and 15 youth graduates of Satellite Installation and Programming, CCTV Installation and Programming, Advanced Satellite Installation and Programming and Solar Installation respectively. The training package was funded by Youth Empowerment Project, a four-year initiative funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Trade Centre in partnership with Gambia Government.... Read more

GYCC TO ORGANIZE YOUTH EXHIBITION IN N.B.R

News outlet: The Stone Circle

Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC), will be organizing a 7 days youth exhibition in the North Bank Region of The Gambia from January 11 – 17, 2017 in Farafenni. The 7 days event is meant to exposed the businesses and empower the rural youth entrepreneurs of the region.... Read more

BACKWAY RETURNEES URGE OTHERS TO STAY

News outlet: The Stone Circle

Youths Against Irregular Migration (YAIM), today Monday, 15th January, 2018 began a nationwide caravan to increase awareness on irregular migration and help in reducing the incidence of irregular migration in the country. YAIM is formed by Gambian returnees from Libya. They were the second batch whom arrived on the 4th April, 2017 in the country.... Read more

YOUTH ON EXHIBITION IN NBR, FARAFENNI

News outlet: The Stone Circle

Youth in business and commerce are on a week trade exhibition in North Bank Region, Farafenni precisely. The initiative, organized by Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce and supported by Youth Empowerment Project (YEP Gambia), is aimed at creating a platform for young entrepreneurs to get their products and services on display. Also, it’s conceived to allow youth exhibitors “come together, share experiences and network”, according to the Chief Executive Officer of Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC), Baboucarr Kebbeh.... Read more