For years, communities in Kombo South have relied on their forests for biodiversity, tourism, and cultural heritage. But in recent years, residents have grown increasingly concerned about the degradation of the ecosystem...

Fifteen young women and men from different parts of The Gambia recently completed a one-week training on vegetable processing and packaging in Jenoi, Lower River Region. The training was part of a project supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and funded by the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Fund. The IBSA support will assist  rural youth and women to reduce post-harvest losses and start small agribusinesses...

Walking into the Pitch Room at the Holistic Agribusiness Centre in Ballingho, North Bank Region, managed by the Rural Development Organization (RDO) you could feel the tension in the air. Heartbeats raced, hands were jittery, and half-smiles appeared on some faces. For many of these ten young people, it was their first time standing before judges to present their agribusiness ideas for investment...

Banjul, The Gambia – 16 July 2025 – One year and a half into the implementation of the Country Programming Framework (CPF, 2024–2028), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened a review and training session with government, civil society partners, and development agencies to reflect on progress, results and strengthen collective delivery...

Beneficiaries celebrate improved livelihoods and reduced land conflicts thanks to FAO’s climate-smart garden project funded by the UN Peacebuilding Fund.

At just 24, Toussaint Sarjo is balancing college studies, a growing garden, and a piggery, all rooted in a legacy passed down from his father. With support from the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Fund through the Enhanced Vegetable Production and Processing for Rural Women and Youth in The Gambia project, implemented under a South-South Cooperation Framework, he now has the tools to protect his work and focus on his future...

In a bold step toward promoting youth employment and agricultural transformation in The Gambia, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its Hand-in-Hand Initiative, in partnership with the Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC), has launched a national series of entrepreneurship training workshops aimed at building the capacity of young people to lead the future of agribusiness in the country....

In a significant step toward environmentally sustainable infrastructure development in The Gambia’s fisheries sector, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s Climate Resilient Fishery Initiative for Livelihood Improvement in The Gambia (PROREFISH) Project successfully concluded a two-day mission on 10–11 June 2025 to distribute site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) to designated fish landing sites across the West Coast Region and Banjul...

After over ten years, The Gambia is finally preparing to conduct another National Agriculture Census. But before the big count happens in August 2025, FAO and partners have been on a practice run......

In the heartlands of The Gambia’s North Bank, Central River, Upper River and Lower River Regions, something extraordinary is taking shape. Claps echoed through the Governors’ Residences’ Courtyards. Elders sat in circles sharing stories. Women clapped and smiled with quiet triumph. And above it all, a shared declaration had risen like smoke from a sacred fire: “Now the forest is truly ours.”.......

Not everyone leaves the army to grow cucumbers. But for Alieu Bah, a retired sergeant with 18 years in the military, trading bullets for seedlings was the beginning of a new battle, one against hunger, poverty, and prejudice...

Dawda Colley and Oumie Jawara are two young people who have big dreams, and thanks to support from FAO and the IBSA Fund, they are now one step closer to making those dreams come true. Dawda, a 25-year-old father of two from Penyem Village, and Oumie, a young woman from Sifoe Village, have both received crucial support: a borehole and a fence that will help them grow their farms and improve their lives...

In Ndofan, Alfu Sarr, a 34-year-old agriculturist, is set to overcome water challenges with IBSA's intervention, gaining the tools he needs to transform his garden into a thriving, sustainable business that will benefit both his family and his community...

Young Gambians are smiling again, thanks to support from FAO and the IBSA Fund. At the NYSS Nyanibereh Farm in Serekundanding youths have received new fences and boreholes that will help them grow vegetables, earn income, and support their futures...

The Songhai Youth Agribusiness Training Center is one important site in serious need of an intervention. The center promotes youth employment through practical agribusiness training, mentorship, and entrepreneurship. It also provides young people with hands-on experience in integrated farming systems, ranging from crop production, poultry, agro-processing, and fish farming to sustainable agricultural practices to transform them into job creators rather than job seekers...

In the far-flung village of Gongorou, where food insecurity and animal destruction have long plagued the community, a new community garden backed by FAO, the government of The Gambia, and IBSA, promises to provide sustainable livelihoods and hope for a brighter future...

Under the scorching sun of the Upper River Region (URR), where farming is both a livelihood and a lifeline, a group of determined women farmers embarked on a journey of learning, sharing, and innovation. Over the course of three days, these farmers traveled to visit Community Vegetable Gardens, individual gardens, master farmers' fields, and mixed farming centres, all in pursuit of one goal:...

Banjul, The Gambia – February 25, 2025 – In a significant stride towards sustainable agriculture, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Gambia Tech, and Alliance Française de Banjul are conducting a five-day learning programme for business coaches and advisors. This initiative aims to equip participants with the tools to mentor young agri-entrepreneurs in responsible investment practices....

Second Training Workshop on the Use and Application of EMA-i+ and EMPRES-i+ The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) hosted the Second Training Workshop on the Use and Application of Event Mobile...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Sub-Regional Office for West Africa and the Sahel will host its 16th Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meeting under the theme “Bridging...