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In collaboration with The Gambia Telecommunications and Multi Media Institute (GTMI) and Sterling Consortium, 168 young people benefitted from intensive trainings in areas such as solar installation, CCTV installation and programming, satellite installation and programming, and mobile and laptop repairs.

The second edition of the Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival is scheduled from the 18th - 20th of January 2019. This annual event is expected to bring together thousands of people to celebrate the historic town's culture and promote community based tourism.

The Youth Empowerment Project in partnership with the Gambia Tourism Board and The Gambia Maritime Administration conducted a 4-day intensive training on Riverboat safety, quality, hygiene, hospitality, and tourism services targeting tour companies and riverboat operators.

In The Gambia, it is said that a woman’s place is in the kitchen. Considering how long that notion has been around, you would think that The Gambia’s restaurant industry’s playing field would be more leveled. However, it is dominated by men but 21-year old Isatou Jobe is trying her hands in it in Farafenni, North Bank Region.

The Gambia Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) delivered agro-processing equipment to beneficiary companies valued at over 26,000,000 GMD (ca 450’000 Euros). The equipment will be handed over to 14 beneficiary groups and companies to enhance productivity and value addition, particularly at farm-gate.

Meet Baboucarr Jaiteh, who after facing imprisonment and enslavement on his journey to find a better future, makes it back to The Gambia to start a successful poultry business

For a professional looking product, which can compete with imports and is furthermore ready for the export market, adequate packaging is essential.

The Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) started a mentorship programme for 50 Gambians from across the country on Enterprise Management.

The British High Commissioner to the Gambia, Her Excellency Sharon Wardle hosted a reception on Tuesday 15 May at her residence to celebrate the launch of the Youth and Trade Roadmap and introduction of SheTrades in the Gambia.