Young people form the backbone of the population, making up over 40% of the country.
They work to reduce poverty, support vulnerable groups, and build stronger communities.
Programmes such as National Youth Service Scheme (NYSS) teach young people practical trades such as farming, IT, plumbing and tailoring.
The Vulnerable Youth and Women Support Project (VYWOSP) helps rural youth get jobs and better access to health and education services.
The Gambia youth empowerment scheme provides business training and money support to help young entrepreneurs start local businesses.
Youth groups lead local health campaigns, climate action, and peer mentoring to solve social problems.
Meanwhile, Gambian youth actively promote social welfare through community leadership, vocational programmes, and national development initiatives outlined in the National Youth Policy of The Gambia (2019–2028).
Young people form the backbone of community support, driving economic and social change across the country.
Young people join vocational training and apprenticeship programs. These programs help reduce poverty and build self-reliance.
Youth groups advocate for better health services, education, and gender equality in local areas.
Youth participate in clean-ups, tree planting, and climate awareness campaigns.
Older youths guide younger peers to stay in school and avoid risky behaviours.
The Gambia youth empowerment scheme helps young entrepreneurs find jobs and build business skills.
The government programme trains young people in agriculture, IT, plumbing and mechanics.
Organisations like UNICEF The Gambia work to improve basic social services and reduce child poverty.
Young people participate in vocational training and agricultural programs through schemes such as the Gambia Youth Empowerment Project to build economic resilience and reduce poverty.
Youth-led organisations and networks actively advocate for better health services, gender equality, and educational access in both urban and rural areas.
Programmes target vulnerable groups, including out-of-school youth and returning migrants, helping integrate them into productive societal roles.
Programmes like the Vulnerable Youth and Women Support Project (VYWOSP) and the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSS) equip youth with vocational training in agriculture, IT, and the trade to build economic resilience.
Youth groups promote reproductive health, peer mentorship, and community development alongside government bodies such as the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare.
Young Gambians participate in sustainable practices and climate resilience programs across local government areas.
Young people engage in agriculture, fisheries, and small businesses to reduce poverty and build community resilience.
Youth-led organisations advocate for social change, human rights, and better access to basic social services.
