Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN)

05/07/2026

Upcoming IT & Digital Skills Training
Empowering Youth & Entrepreneurs for the Future

GYIN Gambia, in partnership with N‑Web Plus, is launching a 4‑week Digital Skills & IT Training Program in Brusubi.

Participants will gain practical, job‑ready skills in:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- E‑Commerce & Online Business
- Data Analysis & AI Tools
- Freelancing & Remote Work

This program is tailored for youth, women, returnees, agripreneurs, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) — equipping them to thrive in business and beyond.

Location: Brusubi (behind GRA)
Duration: 4 weeks
Contact: 2274966 | [email protected]
Register now – Limited slots available!

Secure your future with in‑demand digital skills.

10/08/2025

NEDI CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS!

We’re excited to announce that NEDI is now accepting applications for its Grant Support Programme, open to young Gambian entrepreneurs across all regions.

If you have a viable business or a start-up idea and meet the eligibility criteria, this is your chance to access financial support to grow your business.

Check the flyer below for details on who can apply and how to qualify.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level!

Download the application form here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JOwGELPTjQbfDl5bguieFqfUSYmac6N1/edit]

08/18/2025

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Are you a returnee or a disadvantaged youth ready to start or grow a business? Apply now for the Economic Inclusion and Empowerment Programme, led by NEDI in partnership with GYIN Gambia and partners.

Who Can Apply:

Returnees (Germany, EU, Africa)
Disadvantaged groups: PWDs, IDPs, single parents, school dropouts
🌸 Women strongly encouraged!

📋 Criteria:
✅ Viable business idea
✅ Motivation & commitment
✅ Socioeconomic vulnerability

Forms available via Google Forms & at NEDI, GYIN Gambia & partner offices nationwide.
Apply here: [https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/rz0rs98N]

🗓 Deadline:31st August 2025
📞 NEDI: 3644830/4191402 | GYIN: 7834990/3938929
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) | [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

06/27/2025

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST [EOI]- Regional Coordinators
Seven (7) passionate and dedicated individuals to express their interest to serve as Regional Coordinators/Focal Persons for GYIN Gambia Chapter.

As a Regional Coordinator/Focal Person, you will play a key role in fostering youth entrepreneurship, rural development, and leadership in your designated region.

Key Responsibilities:
- Strengthen and expand the network of young entrepreneurs within the region.
- Support the implementation of GYIN Gambia Chapter’s strategic goals.
- Facilitate capacity-building programs, training sessions, and mentorship opportunities.
- Coordinate regional activities, stakeholder engagements, and outreach initiatives.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration between the regional members and the national chapter.

Who Should Apply?
1. We seek individuals with strong leadership, community engagement, and project management skills.
2. Previous experience in youth development, entrepreneurship, or related fields is an asset.
3. A commitment to fostering a thriving ecosystem for young entrepreneurs is essential.

We look forward to receiving applications from passionate individuals eager to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

02/20/2025

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR JOINING A TRAINING OF TRAINERS WORKSHOP AS PART OF THE PERSONAL INITIATIVE (PI) PILOT TRAINING FOR YOUTH IN THE GAMBIA

Introduction and Objective:
The Global Youth Innovation Network Gambia Chapter (GYIN Gambia Chapter) in its new project ‘Personal Initiative for Youth in The Gambia (PI4Y) will train 30 youth in the West Coast of The Gambia. The project is funded and supported by Doorways gGmbH, a non-profit company based in Germany, who is a certified provider for the Personal Initiative (PI) Training. The Personal Initiative (PI) Training is an action-oriented and evidence-based training program that focuses on creating an entrepreneurial mindset and has proven to increase entrepreneurial success.

Part of the activities of this pilot project is to conduct a Training of Trainers workshop prior to the training of beneficiaries. Interested trainer candidates who successfully join this workshop have the chance to be certified as PI trainers by Doorways, act as back-up trainers for this pilot implementation (the probable trainer for the pilot is already predefined), and join the pool of official PI trainers in The Gambia for the further roll-out of the training.

The Training of Trainers will take place from 1st to 4th of April 2025 in the West Coast Region.

If you are available and interested, please click on the link to apply: https://forms.gle/PjbrniH5XdTRx2TP7

For enquiries about the training, you can reach us via email [email protected] or Telephone: +220 7834990/ 5978790/ 2502929
NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Introduction and Objective: The Global Youth Innovation Network Gambia Chapter (GYIN Gambia Chapter) in its new project ‘Personal Initiative for Youth in The Gambia (PI4Y) will train 30 youth in the West Coast of The Gambia. The project is funded and supported by Doorways gGmbH, a non-profit compa...

10/11/2024

Rethinking SME Finance and Marketing: Made in The Gambia Shelve available at GYIN Gambia Secretariat for Entrepreneurs at no cost

In a bid to create another marketing avenue for Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs), the Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia Chapter has mounted a shelve at its secretariat to display Made in The Gambia Products.

The Made in The Gambia Shelve is an income generation for SMEs that are members of the network whereby their products will be displayed and have regular digital market thus boosting their market. This also serves as a long-term business growth and creating more and better sales for the SMEs.

Entrepreneurs registered with GYIN Gambia will now have their Made in The Gambia Products sold in GYIN Gambia Secretariat at no charges/cost and customers will directly pay to the business owners account using online digital payment systems.

For more information:
Mrs. Ida L.B Ceesay, Business Development Officer
Tel: +220 7834990 / 6728939
Email: [email protected]

Ms. Jainaba Njie, Program Officer
Tel: +220 2274966
Email: [email protected]

GYIN Gambia Secretariat
Tel: +220 2502929/ 3546917
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

09/23/2024

As part of the implementation of a three (3) months maize project (September – November, 2024), GYIN Gambia Chapter today, Monday, 23rd September, 2024 has deployed its profiling team to profile 3,000 maize farmers in The Gambia.

The intervention regions are: Lower River Region (LRR), North Bank Region (NBR), Central River Region South (CRR South), Central River Region North (CRR North) and Upper River Region (URR) respectively.

GYIN Gambia is currently working with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in Canada to support 3,000 farmers in the Maize Value Chain in The Gambia.

Read more on: www.gyingambia.gm

08/14/2024

Exciting News!

GYIN Gambia Chapter in its new project 'Trade Facilitation West Africa (TFWA)' is looking for qualified trainers on entrepreneurship who will train 200 Small-Scale Cross Border Traders in The Gambia.

The project, which is funded by the World Bank, is coordinated and implemented by Doorways gGmbH in conjunction with GYIN Gambia Chapter.

As part of its planned activities, the project will conduct a Training of Trainers (😭) prior to the training of beneficiaries and applications are now open!

Click on the link to apply: https://forms.gle/iuwZkvbc6EFHWNUz8

For enquiries about the training, you can reach us via email [email protected] or Telephone: +220 7834990/ 5978790/ 6728939/ 2502929

NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

08/07/2024

A Resounding Success: Freedom House’s Six-Week Training Makes a Mark

The intensive training, designed to equip participants with essential project management skills, has propelled Ms. Njie into a role with greater responsibilities.

Jainaba Njie’s story is a formidable example of how targeted training programs can transform careers and enhance professional capabilities. With her newfound skills and responsibilities, she is poised to make a significant impact in her organization and beyond.

Meet Jainaba Njie, a dedicated staff member of GYIN Gambia, who has made a remarkable transition from Administrative Officer to Program Officer after completing a six-week training on Project Management with Freedom House, through its Promoting Rights and Justice Activity in The Gambia. The intensiv...

08/05/2024

EXCITING TRAINING OPPORTUNITY ALERT!!!

GYIN Gambia Chapter in its new project titled ‘Trade Facilitation West Africa (TFWA) will train about 200 Small-Scale Cross Border Traders in The Gambia’ together with its new partner called Doorways gGmbH, a company based in Germany.

The project is funded by the World Bank. The training will be done in a period of 6 weeks, with two 3-hour sessions for each participant in the week (36 hours total). The trainings will be held in Soma, Lower River Region (LRR) and in Basse, Upper River Region (URR).

NOTE: There is NO CASH GRANT or FUNDING attached to this training!

The objective of the TFWA entrepreneurship training is to enhance 200 Small Scale Cross-Border Traders with the right knowledge and attitude to better trade in the Cross-Border corridors.

Click on the link to apply:
https://forms.gle/69kQBYEjsVCb4Zwh7

Introduction: The Global Youth Innovation Network Gambia Chapter (GYIN Gambia Chapter) in its new project ‘Trade Facilitation West Africa (TFWA) will train Small-Scale Cross Border Traders in the Gambia’ with its new partner called Doorways gGmbH, a company based in Germany. The project is funde...