Doaf Gambia

04/08/2026

Empowering Women Through Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

At Daughters of Africa (DOAF), we remain committed to creating opportunities that empower women and girls with practical skills for economic independence.

With the generous support of Social Change Ltd., UK, we recently conducted a two-day practical training on food processing, packaging and branding for the women and girls of the Kucha Kaffo Women's Group in Faraba Kairaba Village as part of our ongoing Women's Economic Empowerment Programme.

This training is another important milestone in our journey to equip rural women and girls with marketable entrepreneurial skills that enable them to generate sustainable income, add value to local products and improve household livelihoods.

The programme builds on the skills participants have already acquired through earlier training in renewable energy technologies, including the use of solar ovens and solar dryers, as well as the production of quality local soap and herbal tea. By expanding their knowledge in food processing, packaging and branding, participants are now better positioned to transform locally available resources into competitive products for the market.

We are proud to walk alongside these remarkable women as they continue to build resilient livelihoods, strengthen their businesses and contribute to the economic development of their communities.

Together, we are creating opportunities, inspiring entrepreneurship and building a future where women and girls thrive.

Watch highlights from the training: "https://youtu.be/TKNIPYKbgdg?si=JDkXIAfI2KyASpop" (https://reference-url-citation.invalid/0)

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12/07/2026

Empowering Women Through Sustainable Livelihoods in Faraba in collaboration with Funding for Social Change Ltd UK

Throughout this week, the Daughters of Africa team has been working closely with women in the Faraba community, equipping them with practical skills to strengthen their livelihoods and build sustainable businesses.

Our training follows the complete "Harvest to Market" approach, helping participants transform local agricultural produce into market-ready products through:

Value addition and food processing
Packaging and branding
Entrepreneurship and business development
Sustainable livelihood skills

Together, we are empowering women to increase their incomes, create opportunities for their families, and contribute to the economic growth of their communities.

At Daughters of Africa, we remain committed to investing in women because empowering women is key to building stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.

Empowering Women • Building Sustainable Futures

10/02/2026

I had the honour of leading a delegation of staff from the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, to a high-level meeting with the authorities of the University of The Gambia (UTG), including the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Herbert Robinson.

The engagement focused on exploring possible areas of collaboration, particularly in Transnational Education (TNE), staff development, and creating pathways for UTG students to further their studies at UWE, Bristol. While this is still a work in progress, I am encouraged by the positive discussions and the tangible outcomes already beginning to emerge alongside my broader recruitment efforts.
I am grateful for the openness and commitment shown by the UTG leadership, and I remain optimistic about what this partnership can deliver in the near future. Above all, I give thanks to God for the guidance and support that continue to make positive progress possible within such a short time.
Building bridges, creating opportunities, and strengthening institutional partnerships remain at the heart of my work.

14/01/2026

DAIGO 11 Project | Official Project Commencement

Daughters of Africa is pleased to announce the official commencement of project delivery for the DAIGO 11 Project, implemented in partnership with across communities in The Gambia.

In the first days of implementation, UWE students have demonstrated a high level of professionalism, academic preparedness, and ethical community engagement, delivering interactive and learner-centred activities across schools, community spaces, and environmental learning sites.

The project brings together over 60 young people from both UWE and The Gambia, working collaboratively across six communities and leading multiple activity streams, including inclusive education, design and fashion, media and journalism, environmental service community service. These engagements are designed to promote active participation, independent thinking, cultural exchange, and global citizenship.

Although the project is at an early stage, initial engagement has been highly positive. Learners are motivated, communities are responsive, and delivery is progressing smoothly—laying a strong foundation for sustained educational and social impact.



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14/01/2026

DAIGO 11 Project | Official Project Commencement

Daughters of Africa is pleased to announce the official commencement of project delivery for the DAIGO 11 Project, implemented in partnership with UWE Bristol across communities in The Gambia.

In the first days of implementation, UWE students have demonstrated a high level of professionalism, academic preparedness, and ethical community engagement, delivering interactive and learner-centred activities across schools, community spaces, and environmental learning sites.

The project brings together over 60 young people from both UWE and The Gambia, working collaboratively across six communities and leading multiple activity streams, including inclusive education, design and fashion, media and journalism, environmental service community service. These engagements are designed to promote active participation, independent thinking, cultural exchange, and global citizenship.

Although the project is at an early stage, initial engagement has been highly positive. Learners are motivated, communities are responsive, and delivery is progressing smoothly—laying a strong foundation for sustained educational and social impact.

10/01/2026

Daigo 11
Welcome to The Gambia, UWE Bristol 🇬🇲🇬🇧

The Daughters of Africa NGO is thrilled to host our esteemed partners from the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE) as we kick off Daigo 11!

Tomorrow marks the first induction session, bringing together students and professors from UWE with their Gambian counterparts for collaboration, learning, and innovation.

Together, we aim to:

Strengthen cross-cultural learning

Drive community-driven projects

Let’s give them a warm Gambian welcome as we embark on this exciting journey of knowledge, growth, and impact!