The Gambia gained its independence
from the UK in 1965. Between 1982 and 1989 it formed a short-lived
federation of Senegambia with Senegal; the two nations signed a friendship
and cooperation treaty in 1992. A military coup in 1994 overthrew the
president and banned political activity, but a new 1996 constitution and
presidential elections, followed by parliamentary balloting in 1997, have
completed a return to civilian rule.
This collection of interent sources provides access to websites of
selected governmental and non-governmental organizations involved in
economic and social development programs in The Gambia. Included are
international, regional, national, and local organizations. Although
selective, inclusion of a site by no means constitutes endorsement by either
the African and Middle Eastern Division or the Area Studies Directorate of
the Library of Congress. Every source listed here was successfully tested
before being added to the list. Users, however, should be aware that a
successful connection may sometimes require several attempts.
For Library of Congress contact information and additional reference and
research materials on The Gambia consult the Library’s African Section
The Gambia Country web page.
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Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (http://www.abwe.org) |
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An independent Baptist mission agency with mission operations in The
Gambia and several other African countries. |
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Catholic Relief Services (http://www.catholicrelief.org) |
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Catholic Relief Services (CRS) promotes life-sustaining human
development, justice and peace,and solidarity through programs varying
widely in scope, from microfinance and health to peace building and
interfaith understanding. |
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Christian Children's Fund (http://www.christianchildrensfund.org) |
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‘CCF is a worldwide organization whose members provide assistance to
more than 5.5 million impoverished children and families in more than 50
countries.’ |
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Gambia Red Cross Society (http://www.ifrc.org/publications/poartner/gmprofil.asp) |
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‘Founded in 1919, the International Federation of the Red Cross
comprises 178 member Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, a Secretariat
in Geneva and more than 60 delegations strategically located around the
world. The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable
people by mobilizing the power of humanity.’ |
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Association of Gambians in Engineering
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The
Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO)
Directory of Member
Organizations 1996 Edition |
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Protection Alliance |
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The Gambia Women's Finance Association (http://www.swwb.org) |
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The Association is affiliated with the Women’s World Banking network and
provides financial services and technical services and training to
Gambian women. |
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Gambian German Family Planning Program (http://www.gambiainitiative.de) |
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A German charitable organisation, founded in December 1999, providing
financial and technical advice to Gambian rural communities. |
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Jammeh Foundation for Peace (The Gambia) (http://www.foundation.gm) |
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The Jammeh Foundation is an independent non Political Organisation that
cooperates with development partners such as international and regional
organisations, government and non-government agencies, the private
sector and individuals who devote their resources and efforts towards
the development of agriculture, health and education in The Gambia. |
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Junior Achievement International (http://www.jaintl.org) |
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A U.S.- based nonprofit organization that supports Junior Achievement
and Young Enterprise programs around the world. |
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Medical Research Council (http://www.mrc.ac.uk) |
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The UK Medical Research Council (MRC) is a national organisation funded
by the UK taxpayers to promote research into all areas of medical and
related sciences. |
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National Youth Council (The Gambia) (http://www.nyc.gm) |
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‘Apart from co-ordinating, planning, programming, monitoring and
evaluating all youth programmes, projects and activities, the National
Youth Council (NYC) as an independent autonomous body is also mandated
by an act of the National Assembly to advise Government on all youth
matters in The Gambia.’ |
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SOS Children's Villages The Gambia (http://www.sosgambia.org) |
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SOS Kinderdorf International decided to became active in The Gambia in
1980. Its operations include the SOS Children's Village, SOS
Kindergarten, SOS Mother & Child Clinic, SOS Vocational Training Center,
SOS Adult Training Center, SOS Lower & Upper Basic, SOS Hermann Gmeiner
Technical High School, SOS Youth Facilities, and the SOS National
Coordination Office. |
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Save the Children Federation USA (http://www.savethechildren.org) |
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Save the Children Federation provides a unique self-help approach to
relief, recovery and development in Africa and other regions of the
world. |
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U.S. Peace Corps (The Gambia) (http://www.peacecorps.gov) |
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‘The Peace Corps mission hasn't changed
since the agency was formally authorized by Congress in 1961 to "
promote world peace and friendship." The Peace Corps has three goals: to
help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for
trained men and women; to help promote a better understanding of
Americans on the part of the peoples served; to help promote a better
understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.’ |
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United Nations in The Gambia (http://www.un.gm) |
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‘The mission of the UN system in The Gambia is to support the
development initiatives of the Government in promoting Sustainable Human
Development (SHD) and assist in enhancing the capacity of the Government
and people of the Gambia in managing their development process.’ |
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Voluntary Service Overseas (http://www.vso.org.uk) |
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‘VSO is an international development charity that works through
volunteers.’ |
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Young Women Christian Association (http://www.worldywca.org) |
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‘The YWCA is an autonomous community-based nongovernmental organization
run by and for women of the community and their families. Programs and
services include leadership training, hostels for young women in need of
housing, income-generating projects, health programs, shelters for
victims of violence, vocational skills training, development projects,
and organizing to promote women’s rights.’ |
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