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SOS Children's Villages in The Gambia SOS Children’s Villages, The Gambia is a Non–Governmental Social Development Organization (NGO) HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT?

FOR CORPORATES
SPONSOR A FAMILY HOUSE D468, 000 per year
This product entails the provision of funds to partly sponsor the running cost of a family house at the SOS Children’s Village in Bakoteh. The funds provided will be used for clothing, medical, educational and food expenses of the children within the chosen family house. The sponsored family house will be named after the Sponsor and painted in the colors of the sponsor. A plaque will be attached to the house with the logo of the Sponsor. MAINTENANCE A FAMILY HOUSE D50, 000 per year
FOR INDIVIDUALS
SPONSOR AN SOS CHILD Minimum D500 per month
SPONSOR A VILLAGE Minimum D2, 000 per month

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🤝 Building partnerships for greater opportunities for young people in The Gambia.SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia h...
05/10/2026

🤝 Building partnerships for greater opportunities for young people in The Gambia.

SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia had the pleasure of meeting with Enabel’s new Representative in The Gambia to discuss opportunities for collaboration and areas of shared interest.

The engagement provided an opportunity to explore how our organisations can work together to strengthen opportunities for young people, support skills development and create stronger pathways towards employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods in rural and urban Gambia.

At SOS Children’s Villages, we recognise that creating lasting opportunities for young people requires strong partnerships that bring together expertise, resources and a shared commitment to their development.

We look forward to continuing the conversation with Enabel and exploring meaningful areas of collaboration that can contribute to a future where more young Gambians have the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. 💙

#𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

💙 Strengthening the people who provide careQuality care for children and young people depends on caregivers who are equi...
01/10/2026

💙 Strengthening the people who provide care

Quality care for children and young people depends on caregivers who are equipped, supported and continually developing their skills.

SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia recently conducted a five-day Learning and Development training using the Competency Portfolio for SOS Caregivers. Held across 17, 18, 21, 22 and 23 September, the training brought together SOS parents, social workers, youth educators, safeguarding colleagues, the Alternative Care Coordinator and other support staff within the FLC programme.

The sessions explored key areas of care, including the role of care professionals, the holistic development of children and young people, positive parenting and discipline within a family environment, professionalism, communication and teamwork, as well as the personal and professional development of those supporting SOS parents.

Beyond strengthening technical knowledge, the training provided an opportunity for those involved in care to learn together, reflect on their roles and strengthen the collaborative approach needed to support every child and young person.

Investing in caregivers is an investment in the quality of care children and young people receive. By continuing to build the knowledge, confidence and competencies of our care professionals, we strengthen the environments in which children can feel supported, respected and able to thrive. 💙

🌱 Advancing the conversation on organic fertiliser in The GambiaOn the 23rd and 24th September 2026, SOS Children’s Vill...
01/10/2026

🌱 Advancing the conversation on organic fertiliser in The Gambia

On the 23rd and 24th September 2026, SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia, through the Monetizing Waste for the Promotion of Organic Fertilizers in The Gambia (MoWPOF) Project, in partnership with Internationale Sud Sud (CISS) , convened a two-day Parliamentary Session on the Proposed Organic Fertilizer Promotion and Regulation Bill.

The session brought together National Assembly Members and staff, representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, civil society organisations and students to discuss the proposed legal framework for the promotion, production, regulation and sustainable use of organic fertilisers in The Gambia.

Beyond reviewing key provisions of the proposed Bill, the engagement created space for dialogue on how stronger policies and regulatory systems can support healthier soils, sustainable agricultural production, environmental protection and greater food security.

The draft Bill was developed by Hon. Halifa Sallah, former National Assembly Member and consultant for the assignment, drawing on his technical and legislative experience.

Implemented by the SOS-MoWPOF Project and CISS with funding from the European Union in The Gambia, the session reflects the importance of bringing policymakers, civil society, development partners and citizens into conversations that can shape the future of sustainable agriculture in The Gambia. 🌾

DID YOU GET IT RIGHT? ALL OF THEM! 🌱 ♻️ Recycling ☀️ Renewable Energy 🌾 Sustainable Agriculture 🧵 Sustainable Productio...
30/09/2026

DID YOU GET IT RIGHT? ALL OF THEM!
🌱 ♻️ Recycling
☀️ Renewable Energy
🌾 Sustainable Agriculture
🧵 Sustainable Production

There isn't only one way to build a green business. It could mean turning waste into something useful, producing food more sustainably, working with renewable energy, or rethinking how products are made and reused.

What matters is the opportunity to connect enterprise with environmental responsibility. For in The Gambia, this is particularly relevant as we work with young people and communities around skills, livelihoods and green-economy opportunities.

Green business can create opportunity while responding to environmental challenges. NOW YOU KNOW. 💚 🌱

BAKOTEH QUARTERLY PROGRAMME REVIEW | REFLECT. LEARN. IMPROVE.How do we ensure our programmes continue to respond effecti...
29/09/2026

BAKOTEH QUARTERLY PROGRAMME REVIEW | REFLECT. LEARN. IMPROVE.

How do we ensure our programmes continue to respond effectively to the needs of the children, young people, families and communities we work with? We review, learn and adapt.

On Wednesday, 23 September, staff from SOS Children’s Villages Bakoteh came together for the quarterly review of 6 programmes that serve over 4000 people, reflecting on progress made during the reporting period and identifying priorities for the quarter ahead.

Teams examined results and achievements, implementation challenges, emerging risks and mitigation measures, as well as lessons that can strengthen future delivery. The review also considered critical areas including safeguarding, gender, inclusion, participation, accountability, and monitoring and evaluation.

More than a reporting exercise, the quarterly review creates space to ask important questions: What is working? What needs to change? And how can we do better for the people we serve?

By regularly reviewing our performance and learning from implementation, we strengthen accountability and ensure that evidence and experience continue to inform our decisions.

Reflect. Learn. Improve. Impact. 💙


Cordelia Pratt Kaddy Fofana Tijan Betts

How much do you really know about green business?When you hear the words green business, what comes to mind? 👀Is it recy...
28/09/2026

How much do you really know about green business?

When you hear the words green business, what comes to mind? 👀
Is it recycling? Renewable energy? Agriculture? Sustainable production? Or could it be all of these?

It’s time for another round of ! 💚
Take a look at today’s question, choose your answer and drop it in the comments below. 👇🏾
No Googling! 😄 We’ll reveal the correct answer in our next post.

🌱 GIVE YOUR PLANTS THE NUTRIENTS THEY DESERVE! 🌱Looking for an affordable way to give your vegetables, flowers and other...
28/09/2026

🌱 GIVE YOUR PLANTS THE NUTRIENTS THEY DESERVE! 🌱

Looking for an affordable way to give your vegetables, flowers and other plants a healthy boost?

Our Organic Fertiliser is available for just D450! 🌿

Perfect for:
🏡 Home gardeners – grow healthier plants right in your backyard
🌾 Farmers & growers – support productive and healthy crops
📦 Wholesalers & resellers – buy in 12 or more quantities and grow your business

🌱 Organic
💰 Affordable
🌿 Great for your plants
📦 Available for wholesale purchase

Whether you're growing for your family, your farm or your customers, SOS CV Organic Fertiliser can help you give your plants the care they need and deserve.

📞 Interested in buying? Send us a message or call us to order. 835296506 / 874502271

Retail: D450

Wholesale enquiries welcome for 12 or more.

Building stronger understanding of gender in our work. On Thursday, 24 September, SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia ...
28/09/2026

Building stronger understanding of gender in our work.

On Thursday, 24 September, SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia held a gender training session for staff, focused on strengthening their knowledge and practical skills to integrate gender considerations into project implementation and reporting.

The session explored key concepts including gender equality and equity, gender analysis and awareness, gender parity, gender mainstreaming, and gender scoring within the NGO sector. Staff also had the opportunity to apply the IASC Gender Marker framework, including Gender Markers 1 and 2, to practical project activities.

Strengthening our staff’s understanding of gender helps us design and implement programmes that are more responsive to the different experiences, needs and opportunities of the people we serve.

For SOS Children’s Villages, building this capacity is part of our commitment to ensuring that gender considerations are meaningfully reflected throughout our work, from project design and implementation to monitoring and reporting.



💙 Protecting children and families is everyone’s responsibility.The SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia National Offic...
21/09/2026

💙 Protecting children and families is everyone’s responsibility.

The SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia National Office today held a training on its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reinforcing our commitment to ensuring that everyone involved in our work understands their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding the people we serve, their colleagues and themselves.

Creating safe environments takes collective effort. It means ensuring that our staff, partners and all relevant stakeholders are well informed, aligned and equipped to put protection into practice.
Because our work is not just a policy or theoretical, it is a shared responsibility and a commitment we must uphold every day.

Did you get the answer? This question was a little more specific and we could see the hesitation to answer.GMD 550,000 w...
21/09/2026

Did you get the answer? This question was a little more specific and we could see the hesitation to answer.

GMD 550,000 was invested in young people's ideas. But this wasn't simply about handing out money. Fifty young Gambians participated in the 2025 National Youth Forum and Pitching Contest, with 10 youth-led start-ups receiving seed funding.

Partners like Access Bank Gambia and DHL continue to make such implementation possible.

Opportunities like these are part of a bigger question: what support does a young person need to move from potential to independence?

Across SOS Children's Villages internationally, youth employability work combines elements such as career/business guidance, skills development, mentoring, training and work experience.

In 2025, the global YouthCan! programme supported 30,053 young people across 48 countries. A good idea can start with one young person and with the right support, its impact can go much further. 💙

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