Banjul, May 07, 2024. The Annual Steering Committee Meeting on the Global Forest Transformation for People and Climate Project, convened on Tuesday, 07 May  in Banjul, The Gambia as part...

In the remote community of Sanda, located on the border of The Gambia and Senegal, access to water for cattle has long been a struggle, often leading to conflicts with...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Sub-Regional Office for West Africa is organizing the annual meeting of the Steering Committee of the "Global Forest Transformation for...

The  Ministry of Agriculture officially launched the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ Country Programming Framework (CPF) for the period 2024-2028 in The Gambia. The event, attended by...

The recent launch of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Country Programming Framework (CPF, 2024-2028) in The Gambia represents a welcome development for the Agriculture, Forestry...

In a vibrant celebration of International Women's Day, the United Nations in The Gambia continued its commitment to gender equality by shining a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of women...

The European Union funded Agriculture for Economic Growth Project referred to as Envelope A, may have ended, but the impact it has on the lives of people is profound. A...

  In the North Bank Region of Gambia, the struggle against deforestation is a pressing issue, with devastating consequences for both the environment and local communities. Over the years, the...

Elisa Sambou, a mother of five and a decades-old oyster harvester in Meme Jokadu district, begins her day before the crack of dawn, rising as early as 3 am to...

In a bid to enhance the sustainability and profitability of the oyster industry in The Gambia, the FISH4ACP Program, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has initiated a comprehensive market study...

In Kartong, Kombo South, women oyster harvesters are embracing a new aquaculture technology, known as spat collectors, as part of the FISH4ACP project. This initiative aims to transform the Oyster...

The Forest and Farm Facility (FFF), an initiative under the aegis of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has been instrumental in propelling climate-resilient landscapes and...

In a groundbreaking initiative to enhance wellbeing,  safety and empower Gambian women oyster harvesters, FISH4ACP has launched a transformative six-week swimming programme for  60 of them. This pioneering project is...

FAO holds the 15th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting for West Africa in Banjul, Gambia  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Sub-Regional Office for West Africa opened its 15th annual...

As we celebrate World Fisheries Day on November 21st, the Gambia finds itself at a critical juncture to ensure sustainable management of its fisheries sector. This year's theme, "Build enabling...

FAO Strengthens National Emergency Response Capabilities in Animal Health   FAO Strengthens National Emergency Response Capabilities in Animal Health The Emergency Management Centre for Animal Health (EMC-AH) of the Food and Agriculture Organiz

  30 October 2023, Tendaba – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched on 23rd of October an initiative aiming at improving disease reporting and early warning systems in The Gambia....

In the wake of the regime change in The Gambia in January 2017, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General's Peace-Building Fund (PBF) has played a pivotal role in supporting catalytic peace-building...

Farafenni, NBR – October 16, 2023 – The Gambia marked this year's World Food Day with a colourful celebration in Farafenni, North Bank Region hosted by Governor Lamin Saidykhan. The event,...

As FAO and partners gather in Farafenni, North Bank Region, to celebrate World Food Day this year, the chosen theme resounds with profound significance: "Water is Life, Water is Food,...