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 NaNA, partners conclude cash transfer for flood victims

Jun 21, 2024, 11:37 AM

With funding from the ECOWAS Commission through the Directorate of Humanitarian Affairs, the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) in collaboration with The Gambia Food and Nutrition Association (GAFNA) and NAFA Financial Services from 11th to 14th June 2024 delivered the second and final round of cash transfers to the 2022 flood victims in the worst affected districts in The Gambia.

 

A total of 3140 households each received D3195.00 for the second time. The initiative was accompanied with Social and Behavioural Change Communication, emphasising the importance of food and nutrition security for the households especially during emergencies.

The payments in Tallinding was witnessed by the Resident Representative of The ECOWAS Permanent Mission in The Gambia, Her Excellency Madam Miatta Lily French; the Deputy Permanent Secretary Office of the Vice President, Mr. Ousman Ceesay; the Acting Executive Director of NaNA, Mr. Malang N. Fofana and Mr. Yusupha Gomez of GAFNA.