The global youth summit gathered young leaders, innovators, peacemakers, youth activists, and civil society pioneers from around the world in a single forum to share their contributions experiences, and knowledge on pertinent global issues.
This year’s summit is anchored on the themes: ‘climate change, diplomacy, peace, entrepreneurship, education, and youth participation in politics.’
The objective of the summit is to inspire individuals from around the world and recognise their contribution that has added value to creative endeavors in serving humanity; to create a common platform to empower the youth network within the world, and motivate young people to be good leaders in their respective countries.
The Secretary General of the Global Youth Gambia chapter, Pa Modou Cham said it is paramount for young people of the country to take charge of their developmental issues at the global level.
“Such trip to Nepal will boost our understanding, commitment, strength, and way forward in achieving our common goal as an organisation. We applaud every delegate for the opportunity and encourage you to uphold the principle of ‘Global Change Makers’ and as well, be law-abiding, trustworthy, and promote probity at all times.” he said
The summit, he added, would also avail a platform for young leaders from the world to share and learn about best practices through mutual learning on ideas and initiatives of advocacy tools to achieve sustainable development goals from the youth perspectives.
Two GYP members from The Gambia are also expected to receive awards based on their understanding of contributions to GYP Gambia.
Take-M, a transformation civil society organisation in The Gambia on Saturday organized a quiz competition dubbed ‘African Nations Quiz’ at a ceremony held at The Gambia College Conference hall, Brikama.
Kebba Jatta, Regional Social Welfare Officer for the Directorate of Social Welfare in Upper River Region has said that lessons learnt from the three piloted districts has given them an opportunity to minimise risk and errors during the Nafa Program enrolment of beneficiaries.
Brikama Area Council recently distributed over 3000 facemasks to nine ward councilors for onward distribution to market vendors within their respective jurisdictions.
The Gambia Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) on Monday 9th May 2022 signed a contractual agreement with Masterplan Company Limited, a local consulting company for the recruitment and supervision of the contractor for the construction of the new PURA headquarters building.
