As part of the Girls’ Summer Bantaba programme, Raise the Young Foundation (RTYF) organized a Mangrove Restoration Activity held on Saturday, 22 August 2026, at the Bakau Tanbi Wetlands to promote youth participation in environmental protection, climate action, and community resilience. The activity brought together members of the Girls’ Summer Bantaba cohort, partners, and other […]
Kanifing, The Gambia | 8 August 2026 — The Girls Summer Bantaba cohort participated in a powerful learning visit to Memory House in Kanifing, in collaboration with the African Network Against Extrajudicial Killings and Enforced Disappearances (ANEKED). The visit offered the young participants an opportunity to explore The Gambia’s history through the lens of transitional
On Tuesday, 28 July 2026, the Raise the Young Foundation successfully launched the maiden edition of the Girls Summer Bantaba at the Kanifing Municipal Library. The event marked the beginning of a transformative journey designed to empower young women with leadership skills, knowledge, confidence, and the tools needed to become active agents of change in
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Applications are now open. Empowering Young Women to Lead, Thrive, and Create Change The Girls Summer Bantaba is an empowering leadership and personal development program for young women aged 16–25. Organized by Raise The Young Foundation (RTYF), the program provides a safe and inclusive space where participants can learn, connect, and grow while building the
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THE GAMBIAN WOMEN CHAMPIONS AWARD 2026 Celebrating Excellence in Honor of International Women’s Day 2026 In commemoration of the International Women’s Day 2026, Raise The Young Foundation (RTYF) is proud to officially unveil the list of distinguished nominees for the upcoming Women’s Championship Awards. The Gambian women champions awards seek to recognize and celebrate
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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
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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
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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
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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