The organisation aims to promote the Soninke cultural heritage and revive the usage of gold and silver smiths among the Soninkara community.
It also aims to help revive blacksmiths, pottery, weaving and other traditional cottage industries through cultural programs and activities of training and development as well as establish and promote best practices standards and guidelines.
In his launch statement, Muhammad Sissoko, president of TMK expressed delight for bringing the organisation to door steps of his people.
Jainaba Cham, secretary general of the organisation informed the gathering about the aims and objectives of the organisation.
“We are on the verge of a new era. The post-cold war period is over and we are moving towards a new Tagadu/Soninkara order and a multi polar Tagadu/Soninkara. This new era is already marked by the highest level of tension and major power competition in recent years,” she stated.
She highlighted the achievements of the organisation which include reparation of two deceased people from Europe, a donation of two thousand dollars to the New York Bronx fire accident, Bilal Boarding School fire disaster, victims of windstorm in Alunhareh, Sabi, Dibiru, among others.
Muhammed Sinera, finance chairperson for the organisation highlighted the financial success of the organisation, attributing it to the adherence to the rules and regulations of the organisation.
He reported that the balance sheet shows an increase from D300 to D1.8M.
According to Mr Sinera, TMK has successfully disbursed over D1.2million to help fire and windstorm victims and reparation of corpses from Europe.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Tourism and Culture Hon. Hamat NK Bah, the chief executive officer (CEO) of GACH Global Company, sister associations and a cross section of the community.
