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.
ActionAid (The Gambia) (http://www.actionaid-gambia.org)
A non-governmental organization which began operating in The Gambia in 1979
to improve their access to services and lobbying government and other decision-makers
to change policies and practices that affect the lives of the poor.
Anglican Mission Development Ministries
(The Gambia) (http://www.gambia.anglican.org)
‘The Anglican Mission Development Ministries is associated with the Anglican
Domain and the Church of the Province of West Africa which is an autonomous Church
in the Anglican Communion.'
Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (http://www.abwe.org)
An independent Baptist mission agency with mission operations in The Gambia
and several other African countries.
Catholic Relief Services (http://www.catholicrelief.org)
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.
Christian Children's Fund (http://www.christianchildrensfund.org)
‘CCF is a worldwide organization whose members provide assistance to more
than 5.5 million impoverished children and families in more than 50 countries.'
Gambia Red
Cross Society (http://www.ifrc.org/publications/poartner/gmprofil.asp)
‘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.'
The Gambia Women's Finance Association (http://www.swwb.org)
The Association is affiliated with the Women's World Banking network
and provides financial services and technical services and training to Gambian
women.
Gambian German Family Planning Program (http://www.gambiainitiative.de)
A German charitable organisation, founded in December 1999, providing financial
and technical advice to Gambian rural communities.
Jammeh Foundation for Peace (The Gambia) (http://www.foundation.gm)
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.
Junior Achievement International (http://www.jaintl.org)
A U.S.- based nonprofit organization that supports Junior Achievement and Young
Enterprise programs around the world.
Medical Research Council (http://www.mrc.ac.uk)
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.
National Youth Council (The Gambia) (http://www.nyc.gm)
‘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.'
SOS Children's Villages The Gambia (http://www.sosgambia.org)
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.
Save the Children Federation USA (http://www.savethechildren.org)
Save the Children Federation provides a unique self-help approach to relief,
recovery and development in Africa and other regions of the world.
U.S. Peace Corps (The Gambia) (http://www.peacecorps.gov)
‘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.'
United Nations in The Gambia (http://www.un.gm)
‘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.'
Voluntary Service Overseas (http://www.vso.org.uk)
‘VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers.'
Young Women Christian Association (http://www.worldywca.org)
‘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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