The group before had been involve in a series of development initiatives, particularly rural development initiatives and activities. BRIEF ON SURVIVAL AID:
The idea to register this Charitable Organization was conceived by a small group of Gambians in the year 2008. Due to their immense experience and participation in development initiatives, the idea for the establishment was conceive and now pay
ing dividend to the most disadvantageous groups in The Gambia. MISSION:
Its mission is to supplement Governments efforts in improving the Socio Economic development of its Citizenry by doing this Survival Aid The Gambia had implemented multidimensional programmes and activities that ables it to manage and distinguish between rural development programs and activities. Aims and Objectives
To popularize the aims and purpose of the Organization and its system and to promote its program and activities amongst the mass of society within The Gambia. To promote international understanding, peace and tolerance through education, science, culture and mass communication
Organize program in the aims of social work, human resource management, Health system, culture and support the Research program. History
Survival Aid The Gambia was established in 2008, since then the organization has been expanding continuously in terms of social development service. It has worked for the promotion of sustainable, equitable and participatory development, social welfare and social justice through: Program for social work, Human Resources Management, Health service and other human service through social research and dissemination of socially relevant knowledge, social intervention through training and field action, contribution to social and welfare policy and program at state, Local and National levels, over the years, the organization has among others (NGOs , societies) thrusts made a significant contribution to planning, action strategies and Human Resource Development in several areas, ranging from sustainable rural and urban development to education, health ,Agriculture, and Human Rights, in all case ,the focus has been on the disadvantaged and marginalized section of societies, such as women, children and tribal. Survival Aid The Gambia has earned recognition as an institution (Organization) of repute from Government of The Gambia, The organization contributing relevant education and Research work. In the year 2010-2013 the organization Survival Aid The Gambia established its link directly to the Government and its systems office throughout the Country and the organization declare its work as “Non- Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization”
Values and Principles
Survival Aid The Gambia encourages the following values to be practiced both at individual and organizational level.
• Honesty
• Transparency and Accountability
• Mutual respect
• Creativity
• Gender sensitiveness
• Cost efficiency
• Participation
• Solidarity
Guiding Principles
• Utilization of local wisdom and resources.
• Encouragement of innovation and creativity.
• Prioritizing quality.
• Enhancing coordination and networking.
• Accepting challenges
Organization Believes
• In the potential power of the poor and Rural people to participate actively in development initiatives within their community.
• In equal opportunity for man and women in society irrespective of class, age, ethnic, culture or religion.
• All Human Rights for all.
• In freedom of expression, movement and choice by man and women alike.
• In social harmony free from communal bias.
• Freedom for work, education and development.
