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  Press Release 24th February 2026 GAMBIAN WOMEN CHAMPIONS AWARD 2026 Celebrating Excellence in Honor of International Women’s Day 2026 In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Raise The Young Foundation is proud to announce the second edition of the Gambian Women Champions Award 2026  a distinguished accolade recognizing the exceptional contributions of women who

The Raise the Young Foundation is pleased to express its strong support for the nomination of Dr. Satang Nabaneh to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), as announced by the Government of the Republic of The Gambia. Dr. Nabaneh is a distinguished human rights expert whose work

The African Network Against Extrajudicial Killings and Enforced Disappearances (ANEKED) has awarded the Human Rights in Action Award –Local Champion 2025 to Raise The Young Foundation, recognizing its tireless commitment to advancing human rights, accountability, and youth empowerment in The Gambia. The award was presented on Saturday 27th September 2025 at Memory House, Kanifing  in a ceremony celebrating outstanding contributions to

The Raise The Young Foundation (RTYF) brought smiles, laughter, and inspiration to dozens of children during its annual Children’s Fun Day Celebration held at the Bakau Community Park. The event, themed “Every Child Deserves to Shine,” was a vibrant blend of play, creativity, and learning — all centered around promoting the rights and well-being of

The Raise The Young Foundation (RTYF) has once again demonstrated its commitment to community action and environmental sustainability through a successful Beach Cleaning Exercise held at Kololi Beach on Saturday, November 2, 2025. The event, themed “Clean Coast, Safe Future,” brought together over 100 young volunteers, including students, community members, and environmental activists, to help