THE GAMBIA88
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About the program
88 International, Social Change Factory, in partnership with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education of The Gambia, and the German Federal Foreign Office, is launching the program “The Gambia88”. This initiative aims is to establish extracurricular clubs in public high schools in The Gambia, centered around music as a tool for community building and personal transformation.
The Gambia88 launches and supports student-led extracurricular music clubs. These clubs follow an annual cycle of activities, including leadership training for social cohesion, and creativity training to enable them to compose their own songs, with their own words, melodies, messages and videos. They also create their own events to have a positive impact on their communities.
In a first phase, in 2025, The Gambia88 team has created 10 music clubs in secondary schools across Regions 1, 2 and 4, reaching over 1500 students through its interactive concerts.
Participation of young women
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Young women participation as Club Members
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Young women participation as Club Leaders
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Testimonials
“We are truly grateful for the skills we have gained and promise to work towards achieving our goals. Your investment in our growth and development is invaluable. We are fortunate to have experienced your dedication to fostering community, leadership, and collaboration.“
“Thank you for making The Gambia88 Leadership and Creativity Training such an incredible experience. The knowledge and teamwork we shared made it truly unforgettable … I’m grateful to have bee part of this journey with such an inspiring group. Let’s continue to support and uplift each other as we grow into better leaders and creators.“
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