The Rural Child -TRC

Earlier this afternoon, we collaborated with our German partner, Kreemer to conduct community dialogue on the dangers of irregular migration in Niani Kunting, in the Central River Region-North.

A total of 55 parents in the community were sensitised on the risks and life threatening dangers associated with irregular migration, including unsafe journeys by sea and desert, exploitation, human trafficking, and family separation.

Parents actively participated in discussions, shared their concerns, and committed to guiding and supporting their children to make informed and safer life choices.

The Rural Child remains committed to strengthening community awareness and protecting young people from the risks of irregular migration.

𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍'𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 & 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃

The Rural Child -TRC wishes all our partners, stakeholders and all our members a Happy New Year 2026.

This special year comes with a renewed sense of focus, commitment and resilience with the objective of protecting the rights and dignity of youth and children in The Gambia.

Rural children deserve quality care, love and protection, and squarely possess the right to basic education.

The youth are the cream of the society and reserve the right for decent jobs, social protection and skill acquisition.

The Rural Child is committed to these ideals to pave for the future youth a resourceful means to achieve their goals and aspirations.

New Year
2026

In observance of the 𝟏𝟔 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐅𝐌 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨'𝐬 Community Engagement Program, today hosted two distinguished guests: Our Secretary Alhagie Jassey and SaamaKairo Federation's Community Mobiliser, Mr Ousman Ceesay.

The discussions centered on the role of 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 and 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 in child protection, particularly in relation to Gender-Based Violence.

This program is supported by UNFPA The Gambia through ChildFund The Gambia, in partnership with the Network of Community Radios Association.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐞!

This Day is celebrated annually in honour of children, whose date of observance varies by country.

'𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅'

Our Secretary Alhagie Jassey, today had a productive Radio engagement on FM Radio's Education Bantaba.

Mr Jassey was invited as a special guest in a live talk show, where he discussed our recent presentation of School bags and other essential educational materials to students.

During the discussion, Mr. Jassey highlighted some of The Rural Child -TRC's key interventions in promoting education and child protection across Rural Gambia. He also shared insights about our recent Back-to-School Support Package, which is aimed at assisting needy and vulnerable Students in rural communities with essential school materials and encouragement to stay in school.

He also extend our sincere appreciation to Bulunda FM for the invitation and for providing a platform to amplify 'our' message of hope, education, and equal opportunity for every child.

In a heartwarming effort to bridge the education gap in underserved areas, non-profit organisation The Rural Child, in partnership with German philanthropist Carsten Kreemer, has distributed over 15 school bags and essential learning materials to students in remote villages across Kombo East and Central Districts

Rural Child boosts education with school supplies for rural students - The Point The presentation ceremony, held yesterday in Mandinaba, aimed to equip children with the tools needed to succeed academically, despite challenges such as limited access to resources and long commutes to school.

Message of appreciation from the family of one of the beneficiary students

Today, we fulfilled one of our commitments to support rural students with the presentation of school bags and learning materials.

As an organisation focused on uplifting rural Children, Youth, Women and Communities in the areas of education, human rights, environmental protection and health, we will continue to stand by our vision and mission of bringing opportunities to the people we serve to provide a future for them that is bright and fulfilling.

We thank our Executive members and our German partner Carsten Kreemar for always standing by us in this worthy endeavour.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰:

The event has started at the Mandinaba Nursery School

Presentation of School Bags and educational materials to Needy Rural Students.

In partnership with our German Partner Kreemer