Gambia STORIES

Embracing New Beginnings in Suwareh Kunda

Imagine moving to a new community where everyone knows your name within a short period of time. I step into a local shop, and as soon as I enter, everyone greets me with a warm...

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A Journey to My Host Community of Kosemar Tenda

After a long and adventurous journey spanning a day and a half, I finally set foot in the serene community of Kosemar Tenda, nestled in Jimara, Upper River Region. It was a Thursday morning, the...

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ATTAYA, THE WARMTH THAT BINDS US

Since arriving in The Gambia, I’ve witnessed a beautiful way of life, one where community isn’t just a word, but a lived reality. Here, people treat each other as family; every elder is an uncle...

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The Gambia Hosts Its First Pitch Day

CorpsAfrica/Gambia held its first Pitch Day event at Jama Hall, Kairaba Beach Hotel, which is known for hosting prestigious events. The event attracted 100 attendees, including 11 volunteers, their 11 counterparts, 9 staff members, development...

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The Point: CorpsAfrica/Gambia Hosts It’s First Pitch Day

Written by Jankey Touray “CORPSAfrica Gambia on Wednesday 7 August 2024 held a pitch day for 11 provincial communities to improve access to water and planting of fruit trees at the Kairaba Beach Hotel. The...

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GRTS TV: Featuring CorpsAfrica/Gambia

CorpsAfrica/Gambia’s Country Director, Foday Bojang, and Executive Assistant, Mariama Sanyang, were featured on August 1st’s edition of Good Morning Gambia on GRTS TV and shared updates about their upcoming Pitch Day! Tune into the live...

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An Exciting Adventure Gone Wrong

I had been a month in the community as a Volunteer learning the ways of the community. It was an exciting adventurous pursuit because I was learning about the rich culture and their way of...

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The Point: CorpsAfrica launches Gambia Chapter

Written by Pa Modou Cham “CorpsAfrica, an international non-governmental organisation established in 2011, yesterday launched its Gambia chapter and swore in 11 volunteers who would serve in all regions of the country for one year....

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