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The Association for Mentally Disabled Gambia (AMDG) is a non-profit, voluntary, and non-partisan organization established to promote, protect, and advance the rights and and well-being of persons with mental disabilities in The Gambia.

19/09/2026

AMDG CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING 2026

Are you passionate about mental health, helping others, and making a positive impact in your community? Then this opportunity is for you!

The Association for the Mentally Disabled Gambia (AMDG) is organizing a 3-Day Capacity Building Training designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills to better understand, support, and advocate for mental health.

📚 Training Areas:
🧠 Mental Health
🩺 Mental Health First Aid
🤝 Psychosocial Support (PSS)
📢 Advocacy Skills

✨ What you will gain:
✅ Practical skills to support people facing mental health challenges
✅ Knowledge on recognizing signs and knowing when to refer for professional help
✅ Better communication and psychosocial support skills
✅ Confidence in mental health advocacy and community outreach
✅ Opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals
✅ Certificate of participation
✅ Lunch provided throughout the training

💡 You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. Learning how to listen, understand, support, and guide someone to the right help can make a real difference.

📅 2nd–4th October 2026
💰 Training Fee: D300
📍 AMDG Training Venue — TBC

⚠️ LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE — REGISTER NOW!

📞 83346678 / 872941433 / 868693302

Learn. Support. Advocate. Create Change.
Together, we can build stronger communities and better mental health.

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08/09/2026

A NEW CHAPTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY IN THE GAMBIA

Today marks an important milestone for the Association for the Mentally Disabled Gambia (AMDG) as we officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Youth Council (NYC).

This partnership is more than just a document. It is a commitment to working together, strengthening our collective efforts, and ensuring that the voices, rights, dignity, and wellbeing of young people and persons experiencing mental health challenges are heard and protected.

Mental health challenges cannot be addressed by one person, one organization, one ministry, or one institution alone. We need each other. We need communities, government institutions, civil society organizations, youth groups, families, and individuals to join hands.

We are therefore proud to partner with the National Youth Council in strengthening mental health awareness, advocacy, youth engagement, inclusion, and support for people experiencing mental health challenges.

Mental Health is Everyone's Business.
Let us work together to:
- Break the stigma.
- End discrimination.
- Stop harmful and hurtful words.
- Promote dignity and inclusion.
- Listen, support, and care.
- Advocate for the rights and wellbeing of all.

Today, we may be strong. Tomorrow, our circumstances may be different. None of us knows what tomorrow holds. So let us use the opportunity we have today to support, care for, encourage, and show compassion to those who may be going through difficult moments.

This MOU is a step forward, but the work continues.

Together, we can create a Gambia where mental health is prioritized, stigma is challenged, rights are respected, and no one is left behind.

AMDG × NYC Together for Mental Health, Inclusion and Wellbeing.

06/09/2026

AMDG ON THE RADIO- TAKING MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY TO THE COMMUNITY

We are pleased to share another important step in our continued efforts to bring mental health awareness, advocacy, and education closer to our communities.

Yesterday, AMDG) had the opportunity to engage the public through a radio programme, where we discussed the importance of mental health, breaking stigma, supporting people experiencing mental health challenges, and building more compassionate and inclusive communities.

For us, advocacy is not only about speaking at conferences. It is about going where the people are, starting conversations, listening, educating, and creating understanding.

Mental health concerns can affect anyone. Let us therefore move away from judgement, harmful labels, and silence- and replace them with understanding, support, dignity, and compassion.

Let us keep the conversation going.**
Mental health is health.
Mental health is everyone's business.
Together, we can end stigma and build a mentally healthy and compassionate Gambia.

We sincerely appreciate the media for providing a platform to amplify this important conversation and everyone who continues to support AMDG's advocacy work.

Follow AMDG and join us in keeping the conversation on mental health alive.

21/06/2026

A REALITY WE OFTEN SEE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND NOBODY OR FEW TALKS ABOUT IT

Imagine a young man in The Gambia who was once active, hardworking, and always present at community gatherings.

Suddenly, he starts avoiding people. He no longer attends meetings. He stops answering calls. He spends most of his time alone.

What do many people say?

"Amul solo."
"He has changed."
"He doesn't want to associate with us anymore."
"Maybe he thinks he is better than everyone."

But what if the truth is different?

What if he is struggling with depression?
What if he is overwhelmed by unemployment, family responsibilities, financial difficulties, or personal loss?
What if he is silently fighting anxiety and stress?

Instead of asking, "What is wrong with him?" let us ask, "How is he doing?"

Instead of judging, let us check on him.
Instead of gossiping, let us support him.

Many people around us are carrying invisible burdens. A simple phone call, a visit, or a kind conversation can make a significant difference.

Mental health challenges are real, and they can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, education, religion, or social status.

Let us build communities where people are supported, not stigmatized; understood, not judged.

🧠 Mental health is health.
🤝 Mental health is everyone's business.
💚 Let us choose compassion over criticism.

11/06/2026

A Reminder

05/06/2026

GENERAL MEETING NOTICE

The Association for the Mentally Disabled Gambia (AMDG) warmly invites all members to attend our upcoming General Meeting scheduled as follows:

Date: 13th June, 2026
Venue: Sukuta Health Center
Time: 15:30 PM

This meeting will serve as an important platform for members to:
✅ Receive updates on AMDG activities
✅ Discuss ongoing and upcoming programs
✅ Share ideas and recommendations
✅ Strengthen our unity and commitment towards mental health advocacy and inclusion in The Gambia

Your presence, voice, and participation are highly important to the growth and success of our Association.

Together, let us continue building a mentally healthy, inclusive, and compassionate Gambia.

27/05/2026

EID AL-ADHA Mubarak

AMDG extends warm Tobaski greetings to all members, partners, families, and the entire Gambian community.

As we celebrate this blessed occasion of sacrifice, love, unity, and compassion, let us remember the importance of kindness, inclusion, and support for one another — especially persons living with mental health challenges and disabilities.

May this Eid bring:
🤍 Peace to every heart
🤍 Hope to every family
🤍 Healing to those struggling
🤍 Joy, blessings, and prosperity to our nation

Let us continue to build a society where everyone is valued, respected, included, and supported.

Together, we build a mentally healthy and compassionate Gambia.

Eid Mubarak from all of us at AMDG!

18/05/2026

NOT EVERY PAIN IS VISIBLE

Sometimes the strongest smiles hide the deepest struggles.
A friend who withdraws…
A sibling who stays quiet…
A colleague who loses interest in life…

These are not signs of “madness” — they may be signs of someone silently struggling.

Mental health challenges can affect ANYONE.
Let’s stop the labels.
Let’s stop the judgment.
Let’s start showing care.

Observe. Listen. Support. Reach out.

One kind word can make a difference.
One action can save a life.

Mental Health Matters. Every Mind Counts

15/05/2026

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Sometimes, people around us are silently fighting battles we cannot see.

A friend may suddenly become quiet.
A family member may withdraw from everyone.
Someone may be smiling outside but breaking down inside.

And many times, they are not looking for someone to judge them…
They are looking for someone to listen.

Mental Health First Aid is not about being a doctor or therapist.

It is about:
🤝 Listening without judgment
🤝 Showing care and compassion
🤝 Supporting someone in distress
🤝 Encouraging them to seek help
🤝 Staying connected and reminding them they are not alone

One conversation can bring hope.
One act of kindness can change a life.
One person who cares can make all the difference.

We should all believe that mental health support starts with humanity, understanding, and compassion.

Let us stop the stigma and start supporting one another.
Because every mind matters.

14/05/2026

MENTAL HEALTH IS HEALTH

Too many people continue to suffer in silence because of stigma, discrimination, and hurtful words.

Words like:
“Amul solo.”
“He is mad.”
“She is crazy.”

These words do not heal. They hurt.

Mental health challenges are real, and anyone can struggle with— your brother, your sister, your friend, or even you.

we should try to be in a society where:
✅ No one should be ashamed to speak.
✅ No one should be left behind.
✅ Everyone deserves dignity, care, support, and understanding.

Let us stop the stigma and start the healing.
One kind word can save a life.

Choose kindness.
Choose understanding.
Choose to stand for mental health.

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