40 women trained on Tye and Dye Making Skills
As
part of the project activities, over 40 women from the village of Sutukonding
in Wuli west district of Upper River Region were trained on Tye and Dye making
skills.
Speaking at the occasion, lead trainer Mrs Nma Ansa Kijera from Nyakoi Kerewan also in Wuli congratulated the trainees for successfully completing the training.
The Ghana trained dye and dye trainer expressed satisfaction with the performance of the trainees and urged them to put the skills into good use.
She assured the participants of her continue support while urging them to keep practicing the new skill.
Mrs Maneh Kijera, President of Beakanyang Sutukonding thanked the British Embassy for providing them with such an important project.
Mrs Kijera also thanked Beakanyang Kafo for providing the required technical support towards the realization of the project for the group.
For his part, Mr Nfamara Jawneh, executive director of Beakanyang, said that the project objective of providing groups members with skills in entrepreneurship, making Omo, soap, tye and dye and batiks was met.
"We hope that goal of the project which is to reduce poverty among women of Sutukonding village particularly members of Beakanyang Sutukonding Chapter will equally be met from now on," he said.
According to him, if women continue putting their newly acquired skills into use it would enable them have more income both for the group and at individual level.
He disclosed that prior to the project, only few group members were able to make Omo and after the training over 90 members of group can make not only Omo but quality and hygienic soap, tye and dye and batik.
"The project has added three new skills into your line of production and hope that you will share the skills with other members of the group," he said.
Mr Jawneh also commended the British Ambassador to The Gambia Colin Crorkin MBE
for his commitment in supporting the development of The Gambia.
In his speech, Kanimang Jatta representative of Chief of Wuli West expressed his satisfaction with the hand made products produced by the trainees.
He expressed his happiness with women of his community acquiring livelihoods improvement skills within their own locality.
Mr Jatta said the women can now boost of their achievements and urged them to continue producing more.
Other speakers includes Board Chiarman Yahya Sumareh, Sutukonding Beakanyang chairperson Mrs Maneh Kijera and former Sutukonding women leader Aja Jawaro Jawneh.
In her vote of thanks, Mrs Aminata Kamaso of Sutukonding Beaakaanyang began by thanking the British Embassy for the project which she said has come to eradicate poverty among women in the village. "Having trained 90 women in a particular community on livelihoods improvement skills is one of the most important gift that anyone can give to those he or she cares" refering to the British Embassy. She also comended the trainers, coordinator, facilitators and local authorities for their efforts towards the timely and successful implementation of the project.
Speaking at the occasion, lead trainer Mrs Nma Ansa Kijera from Nyakoi Kerewan also in Wuli congratulated the trainees for successfully completing the training.
The Ghana trained dye and dye trainer expressed satisfaction with the performance of the trainees and urged them to put the skills into good use.
She assured the participants of her continue support while urging them to keep practicing the new skill.
Mrs Maneh Kijera, President of Beakanyang Sutukonding thanked the British Embassy for providing them with such an important project.
Mrs Kijera also thanked Beakanyang Kafo for providing the required technical support towards the realization of the project for the group.
For his part, Mr Nfamara Jawneh, executive director of Beakanyang, said that the project objective of providing groups members with skills in entrepreneurship, making Omo, soap, tye and dye and batiks was met.
"We hope that goal of the project which is to reduce poverty among women of Sutukonding village particularly members of Beakanyang Sutukonding Chapter will equally be met from now on," he said.
According to him, if women continue putting their newly acquired skills into use it would enable them have more income both for the group and at individual level.
He disclosed that prior to the project, only few group members were able to make Omo and after the training over 90 members of group can make not only Omo but quality and hygienic soap, tye and dye and batik.
"The project has added three new skills into your line of production and hope that you will share the skills with other members of the group," he said.
Mr Jawneh also commended the British Ambassador to The Gambia Colin Crorkin MBE
for his commitment in supporting the development of The Gambia.
In his speech, Kanimang Jatta representative of Chief of Wuli West expressed his satisfaction with the hand made products produced by the trainees.
He expressed his happiness with women of his community acquiring livelihoods improvement skills within their own locality.
Mr Jatta said the women can now boost of their achievements and urged them to continue producing more.
Other speakers includes Board Chiarman Yahya Sumareh, Sutukonding Beakanyang chairperson Mrs Maneh Kijera and former Sutukonding women leader Aja Jawaro Jawneh.
In her vote of thanks, Mrs Aminata Kamaso of Sutukonding Beaakaanyang began by thanking the British Embassy for the project which she said has come to eradicate poverty among women in the village. "Having trained 90 women in a particular community on livelihoods improvement skills is one of the most important gift that anyone can give to those he or she cares" refering to the British Embassy. She also comended the trainers, coordinator, facilitators and local authorities for their efforts towards the timely and successful implementation of the project.
50 WOMEN TRAINED ON OMO AND SOAP MAKING SKILLS
The 3rd activity of Sutukonding Women's Livelihoods Improvement Project was on detergent production and was
held from March 15- 17, 2015. It was held under a mango tree in the community
of Sutukonding during which 50 women all members of the group were trained on
Omo and soap making skills.
The training began with introduction of Omo and Soap by the
trainers and their importance to women in particular.
Trainers also took the participants to the steps in Omo and Soap
making as well as their raw materials.
Lead trainer Ismaila Sambou said soap that would be produce by
the participants is very good especially for taking shower.
"This soap is also scared in the market due to its quality
even though its produce locally in the Greater Banjul Area," he said.
At the start of the training, Maneh Kijera, president of
Beakanyang Sutukonding thanked the British Embassy for supporting the group
members acquire new skills. The new skills she added, will boost the
livelihoods of the participants and their respective families.
For his part, Nfamara Jawneh, executive director of Beakanyang
affirmed that the training formed part of a month long training package being
supported by the British embassy.
The project, he explained, aims to provide group members with
soap, Omo, tie and dye and batiks making skills as well as on other
entrepreneurship development skills.
Jawneh maintained that the goal of the project is to reduce
poverty among women of Sutukonding village particularly members of the group.
He thus reaffirmed his office’s resolve to support women at the grassroots
level in enhancing their livelihoods.
He used the forum to call on other development partners to
emulate the British embassy’s move in improving the economic status of rural
women.
Business management training for women ends
90 women were trained within two days (13 and 14
March, 2015) on entrepreneurship at Sutukonding village, Wuli West District of
the Upper River Region.
The training formed part of the British Embassy funded livelihood improvement project, and took participants through topics such as numeracy, records keeping and entrepreneurship.
Nfamara Jawneh, executive director of Beakanyang, said the training formed part of the series of activities being carried out by Sutukonding Beakanyang and his office in the village to help build the capacity of its grassroots members and provide them with new livelihoods improvement skills.
“This is an economic empowerment initiative that seeks to boost the morale of vulnerable women and their mediate families,” he said.
Further commenting, Jawneh said: “It’s our hope that this training would help market the products you will be dealing with after completing your training sessions on Omo and soap making.”
He commended the UK Embassy in Banjul for their support and partnership which he said would undoubtedly significantly change livelihoods in rural Gambia.
Musa Keita, vice president of Sutukonding Beakanyang, said women in rural areas including those in Sutukonding are very much vulnerable to poverty thus the need to empowerment them to become economically independent.
He stressed that the training was vital to the enhancement of the livelihood of the beneficiaries and their families.
The training formed part of the British Embassy funded livelihood improvement project, and took participants through topics such as numeracy, records keeping and entrepreneurship.
Nfamara Jawneh, executive director of Beakanyang, said the training formed part of the series of activities being carried out by Sutukonding Beakanyang and his office in the village to help build the capacity of its grassroots members and provide them with new livelihoods improvement skills.
“This is an economic empowerment initiative that seeks to boost the morale of vulnerable women and their mediate families,” he said.
Further commenting, Jawneh said: “It’s our hope that this training would help market the products you will be dealing with after completing your training sessions on Omo and soap making.”
He commended the UK Embassy in Banjul for their support and partnership which he said would undoubtedly significantly change livelihoods in rural Gambia.
Musa Keita, vice president of Sutukonding Beakanyang, said women in rural areas including those in Sutukonding are very much vulnerable to poverty thus the need to empowerment them to become economically independent.
He stressed that the training was vital to the enhancement of the livelihood of the beneficiaries and their families.
WOMEN'S LIVELIHOODS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LAUNCHED IN SUTUKONDING
In
February 2015, Sutukonding Beakanyang one of the12 local chapters of Beakanyang Kafo received a grant from the British Embassy
in The Gambia to train 90 of its members on livelihood skills. The project was
implemented in collaboration with Beakanyang Kafo. The project aimed to provide
group members with basic skills in making detergents such as soap, Omo and tye
and dye making skills as well as business management skills in the village of
Sutukonding.
Due to the proximity from the city (about 400kilo meters from Banjul) women in this community like many other women in rural Gambia are faced with many challenges especially access to financial and other valuable resources to remove themselves from the cycle of poverty.
According to Beakanyang Director, the main aim of the project was to reduce poverty among women in Sutukonding village between the ages of 30 and 45 years old. It further seeks to improve the economic status of the beneficiary women and their families.
Mr Nfamara Jawneh disclosed in Sutukonding on March 8th 2015 while presiding over its launching,
the main activities of the project will includes:
According to her, the official kick start of the project was a dream come true for them and promised to take full ownership of it.
In his formal launching statement on behalf of the URR Governor to kick start the project, Head Chief of Wuli West, Alhagie Kemo Jatta, congratulated the members of Sutukonding Beakanyang for the development. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to the empowerment of women while applauding them for their hard work and meaningful contribution to socio-economic development of the country.
Chief Jatta appealed for more such important projects for women in other communities in his district.
He hailed the British Embassy for the support and assured the women of his continue support to women empowerment.
Due to the proximity from the city (about 400kilo meters from Banjul) women in this community like many other women in rural Gambia are faced with many challenges especially access to financial and other valuable resources to remove themselves from the cycle of poverty.
According to Beakanyang Director, the main aim of the project was to reduce poverty among women in Sutukonding village between the ages of 30 and 45 years old. It further seeks to improve the economic status of the beneficiary women and their families.
Mr Nfamara Jawneh disclosed in Sutukonding on March 8th 2015 while presiding over its launching,
the main activities of the project will includes:
- Formal Project Launching in the village & marking International Women's Day
- Training of 90 women on basic business management and records keeping skills.
- Training of 50 women on Omo and Soap Making.
- Training of 40 women on Tye and Dye and Batik making .
According to her, the official kick start of the project was a dream come true for them and promised to take full ownership of it.
In his formal launching statement on behalf of the URR Governor to kick start the project, Head Chief of Wuli West, Alhagie Kemo Jatta, congratulated the members of Sutukonding Beakanyang for the development. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to the empowerment of women while applauding them for their hard work and meaningful contribution to socio-economic development of the country.
Chief Jatta appealed for more such important projects for women in other communities in his district.
He hailed the British Embassy for the support and assured the women of his continue support to women empowerment.
BEAKANYANG DISBURSES SOFT LOANS TO 100 WOMEN IN WULI
100 women from the villages of Barrow Kunda, Madina Koto, Kerewan, Sutukonding, Kuwonkunding, Sare Nagi, Jah Kunda and Sutukoba receives soft loans from Beakanyang amounting to over D300,000.00 to start or strengthen their existing small scale businesses.
The beneficiaries were earlier on trained on business management skills and techniques.
At the commencement of the loan disbursement, beneficiaries and the the family members assembled at their village Bantabas or alkalos' residences as early as 9am in some instances to receive their funds.
For some families it was just like beginning of a new trade season but for the pay master Mr Camara these funds when fully utilized could improve the livelihood of the beneficiaries.
Mr Jahara Juwara acting chairman of Basse Area Council who deputized the Governor applauded Beakanyang for empowering women in the region.
Chief of Wuli West Alhagi Kemo Jatta urged the beneficiaries to put the funds into good use and to repay the loans on time for more people to benefit form the scheme.
Also present at the start of the disbursement was Mr Yahya Sumareh board chairman of Beakanyang.
The beneficiaries were earlier on trained on business management skills and techniques.
At the commencement of the loan disbursement, beneficiaries and the the family members assembled at their village Bantabas or alkalos' residences as early as 9am in some instances to receive their funds.
For some families it was just like beginning of a new trade season but for the pay master Mr Camara these funds when fully utilized could improve the livelihood of the beneficiaries.
Mr Jahara Juwara acting chairman of Basse Area Council who deputized the Governor applauded Beakanyang for empowering women in the region.
Chief of Wuli West Alhagi Kemo Jatta urged the beneficiaries to put the funds into good use and to repay the loans on time for more people to benefit form the scheme.
Also present at the start of the disbursement was Mr Yahya Sumareh board chairman of Beakanyang.
Beakanyang Officials meets URR Governor
Members of the Wuli based Beakanyang Kafo on Monday paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Upper River Region at his office in Basse.Speaking during a meeting with the new governor in the presence of his deputy and other local officials, Mr Yahya Sumareh, board chairman of Beakanyang, said the purpose of their visit was to congratulate the new governor on his recent appointment as URR governor and to brief him about their activities in the region.
According to him, Beakanyang is a registered not-for profit community based development and advocacy organization operating in URR but focusing mainly in Wuli West.
“We are also here to seek for your moral support and to discuss issues of common concern for the development of the region,” he told Governor Sanneh.
For his part, Mr Nfamara Jawneh, Secretary General and Programme Officer of Beakanyang Kafo, said it was a pleasure for them to meet the new regional governor.
He told the meeting that despite the numerous challenges the organization is faced with, they have over the years contributed immensely in national development.
According to him, the impact of their interventions and success stories in the areas of promoting environmental sustainability, human rights and good governance, agriculture, youth and women empowerment are visible for everyone to see.
He disclosed that this year they have planted five thousand trees across Wuli West, dug two wells, donated fertilizer to farmers, provided fencing wires and trained local people on climate change effects.
“We intend to directly empower over one hundred disable women in the region in coming months,” he disclosed.
He thanked the office of the governor for their support and collaboration with his organization while assuring the governor of their continued commitment to nation building.
In response, the URR Governor, Kanimang Sanneh, thanked Beakanyang Kafo for the visit. He told the meeting that Beakanyang Kafo is not a new name in the region and applauded the organization for their foresight.
Governor Sanneh said his office will maintain its open door policy in dealing with organizations like Beakanyang while reassuring the group of his continued support.
Speaking earlier, Momodou S. Jallow, deputy governor of URR, recalled way back in 2010 when he was first appointed in the region and addressed an activity organized by the Kafo.
He expressed his admiration with the operations of the organization and urged them to remain focused.
Other speakers included Honorable Saidou Sabally, National Assembly Member for Wuli East and former councilor Aja Mariama Jaw of Basse.
Honorable Sabally used the opportunity to extend an invitation to Beakanyang to consider working in Wuli East too, noting that the two districts are more or less the same.
Meanwhile, his request was acknowledged by the group with its programme officer promising him that come November this year the area would be incorporated in some of their activities.
According to him, Beakanyang is a registered not-for profit community based development and advocacy organization operating in URR but focusing mainly in Wuli West.
“We are also here to seek for your moral support and to discuss issues of common concern for the development of the region,” he told Governor Sanneh.
For his part, Mr Nfamara Jawneh, Secretary General and Programme Officer of Beakanyang Kafo, said it was a pleasure for them to meet the new regional governor.
He told the meeting that despite the numerous challenges the organization is faced with, they have over the years contributed immensely in national development.
According to him, the impact of their interventions and success stories in the areas of promoting environmental sustainability, human rights and good governance, agriculture, youth and women empowerment are visible for everyone to see.
He disclosed that this year they have planted five thousand trees across Wuli West, dug two wells, donated fertilizer to farmers, provided fencing wires and trained local people on climate change effects.
“We intend to directly empower over one hundred disable women in the region in coming months,” he disclosed.
He thanked the office of the governor for their support and collaboration with his organization while assuring the governor of their continued commitment to nation building.
In response, the URR Governor, Kanimang Sanneh, thanked Beakanyang Kafo for the visit. He told the meeting that Beakanyang Kafo is not a new name in the region and applauded the organization for their foresight.
Governor Sanneh said his office will maintain its open door policy in dealing with organizations like Beakanyang while reassuring the group of his continued support.
Speaking earlier, Momodou S. Jallow, deputy governor of URR, recalled way back in 2010 when he was first appointed in the region and addressed an activity organized by the Kafo.
He expressed his admiration with the operations of the organization and urged them to remain focused.
Other speakers included Honorable Saidou Sabally, National Assembly Member for Wuli East and former councilor Aja Mariama Jaw of Basse.
Honorable Sabally used the opportunity to extend an invitation to Beakanyang to consider working in Wuli East too, noting that the two districts are more or less the same.
Meanwhile, his request was acknowledged by the group with its programme officer promising him that come November this year the area would be incorporated in some of their activities.
GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS!
This is to inform all members that a new project funding has just recently been approved for Beakanyang.
The project seeks to empower disable women in Wuli East and West through environmental sustainable means and climate change mitigation.
Barrow Kunda, Sutukonding, Kuwonkunding, Jah Kunda, Sutukoba, Nyakoi Kerewan and Medina Koto are among the intervention communities. The project will last for 12-months October 2013 to October 2014.
Sign: Project Coordinator
Nfamara Jawneh
This is to inform all members that a new project funding has just recently been approved for Beakanyang.
The project seeks to empower disable women in Wuli East and West through environmental sustainable means and climate change mitigation.
Barrow Kunda, Sutukonding, Kuwonkunding, Jah Kunda, Sutukoba, Nyakoi Kerewan and Medina Koto are among the intervention communities. The project will last for 12-months October 2013 to October 2014.
Sign: Project Coordinator
Nfamara Jawneh
Beakanyang Donates Fertilizer and cash to its Sutukonding Chapter
Beakanyang Kafoo in a bid to support its members in their farming activities, recently donated farm inputs such as fertilizer and cash to Beakanyang Sutukonding chapter in Wuli West.
The items were presented at a ceremony held in Sutukonding in Wuli West District of URR.
Speaking on the occasion, Kemo Jatta, Head Chief of Wuli West, commended Beakanyang Kafoo for the timely donation.
He applauded members of Sutukonding Chapter for their hard work and urged them to put the items into good use.
For his part, Nfamara Jawneh, Beakanyang programme officer, in presenting the items on behalf of the organization, said they were motivated by the level of hard work of the chapter members.
“It is exactly about two weeks today since we last visited this chapter and today, thank God, we have the pleasure to present to you at least five bags of fertilizer and D1,000 to support your efforts,” he said.
He disclosed that a similar quantity of fertilizer and amount of money will also be presented to Barrow Kunda Chapter in the coming days.
Mr Jawneh further disclosed that their total budget for this year’ farming activities in Sutukonding, Barrow Kunda and Medina Koto is D23,600.00 and so far they have raised D9,200.00 courtesy of the Taiwanese Embassy.
“We know that the lands you have in these areas are no more fertile and thus need fertilizer to boost the production yield and that is why we are also intervening,” he said.
He appealed for more support for the women and youth in the upcountry, especially those involved in farming.
He also used the opportunity to urge the chief to stand firm on cattle encroachment on the farmlands in the area to maintain peace among the residents.
In receiving the donation, Mrs Manneh Kijera, chairperson of Beakanyang Sutukonding Chapter, expressed their happiness over the donation and thanked Beakanyang for the assistance.
Also among the speakers was Alhagie Moro Gaku, a prominent businessman and community elder who lamented the problem of cattle encroachment in the area as a major setback for agricultural development.
Speakers Mambalo Kajakeh and Nyaling Sisawo, who were all unanimous in their words of praises for Beakanyang Kafoo, also appealed for farming tools and equipment from Beakanyang Kafoo to boost their production into large-scale farming.
The items were presented at a ceremony held in Sutukonding in Wuli West District of URR.
Speaking on the occasion, Kemo Jatta, Head Chief of Wuli West, commended Beakanyang Kafoo for the timely donation.
He applauded members of Sutukonding Chapter for their hard work and urged them to put the items into good use.
For his part, Nfamara Jawneh, Beakanyang programme officer, in presenting the items on behalf of the organization, said they were motivated by the level of hard work of the chapter members.
“It is exactly about two weeks today since we last visited this chapter and today, thank God, we have the pleasure to present to you at least five bags of fertilizer and D1,000 to support your efforts,” he said.
He disclosed that a similar quantity of fertilizer and amount of money will also be presented to Barrow Kunda Chapter in the coming days.
Mr Jawneh further disclosed that their total budget for this year’ farming activities in Sutukonding, Barrow Kunda and Medina Koto is D23,600.00 and so far they have raised D9,200.00 courtesy of the Taiwanese Embassy.
“We know that the lands you have in these areas are no more fertile and thus need fertilizer to boost the production yield and that is why we are also intervening,” he said.
He appealed for more support for the women and youth in the upcountry, especially those involved in farming.
He also used the opportunity to urge the chief to stand firm on cattle encroachment on the farmlands in the area to maintain peace among the residents.
In receiving the donation, Mrs Manneh Kijera, chairperson of Beakanyang Sutukonding Chapter, expressed their happiness over the donation and thanked Beakanyang for the assistance.
Also among the speakers was Alhagie Moro Gaku, a prominent businessman and community elder who lamented the problem of cattle encroachment in the area as a major setback for agricultural development.
Speakers Mambalo Kajakeh and Nyaling Sisawo, who were all unanimous in their words of praises for Beakanyang Kafoo, also appealed for farming tools and equipment from Beakanyang Kafoo to boost their production into large-scale farming.
Beakanyang Officials Visits its 10-Hectare Farm Land in Sutukonding
Beakanyang Kafo, a community-based organization in the Upper River Region, under the auspices of its Sutukonding chapter in Wuli West, at the weekend embarked on a sowing exercise on its 10-hectare farmland.
Officials of the organization visited the farm on a Sunday when members were busy sowing part of the farm with beans and expressed their satisfaction with the level of work done.
Receiving the Beakanyang officials, Manneh Kijera, chairperson of Beakanyang Sutukonding Chapter, said they were happy to have their parent body officials on the ground.
She disclosed that they are cultivating four hectares with rice whilst the other six hectares are cultivated with beans and sorrel (Wonjo).
She thanked Beakanyang Kafo for the support and encouragement being rendered to them while describing the organization’s secretary general Nfamara Jawneh as an inspiration to local communities, particularly women and youth.
“We are also inspired by the Gambian leader President Yahya Jammeh, who has called on Gambians to grow what we eat and eat what we grow,” she said.
Mrs Kijera further appealed for more support from their parent body, the Ministry of Agriculture and other development partners.
“We need more fertilizer and tractors for the work as soon as possible,” she said.
In his response, Nfamara Jawneh, Beakanyang secretary general, praised the youth and women of Beakanyang Sutukonding chapter for a job well done.
With more of this kind of farms the organization will be able to fund more projects in the region and reduce dependency on donors, he said.
“Definitely I am very much impressed with what I have seen here today and I must therefore encourage our other chapters to emulate the Sutukonding Chapter,” he said.
Mr Jawneh promised members of Beakanyang Sutukonding Chapter that they will help provide more fertilizer and money for ploughing in the shortest possible time.
The Beakanyang SG urged members of the chapter to remain united and eschew division among them.
He also saluted members such as Tumani Fatty and Musa Keita for their active participation in the farming activities of the organization in Sutukonding.
He used the opportunity to call on livestock owners to control their cattle to stop them from encroaching onto farmlands.
“We know very well that some lazy cattle herders and their so-called backers will not stop their bad behaviours of destroying farms in this part of the country but my message to them is that they must spare Beakanyang farms only if they want peace; if not they should be preparing for an unending war with me and my team through the due process of the law,” he warned.
Beakanyang Kafo’s agriculture field coordinator Sainey Camara said they are working to expand the organization’s agricultural activities to various communities including Barrow Kunda and Medina Koto, where land has already been provided for the purpose.
He thanked Beakanyang for the visit and also hailed the Sutukonding chapter members for their hard work.
Beakanyang donates garden seeds to women of Barrow Kunda
Beakanyang on Saturday August 4th 2012 donated garden seeds to the women of Barrow Kunda in Wuli West District, Upper River Region.
The items presented included onions, okra, lettuce, tomatoes, garden egg and paper, all worth ten thousand dalasi.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony held at the Beakanyang office in Wuli, Nfamara Jawneh, secretary general and programme officer of the organization, reaffirmed his group’s commitment to empowering women and youth in the area.
According to him, the organisation was given the opportunity to participate in the Africell’s kick and win promotion and won the cash for the cause.
He urged the women to put the items into good use, adding that the seeds presented are very expensive.
“We know well that the women of this community and Gambian women in general are very hard- working but lacks the necessary support,” he said.
Mr Jawneh said that apart from advocating for the human rights of women and youth and ensuring their meaningful participation in decision-making processes, the organisation also sponsors small community projects to achieve their goal.
“I am happy to say that these seeds are of a very good quality and do hope that it would help you in your work,” he said.
For his part, Alkally Kebbeh, Sare Ngai Ward Councillor, commended Beakanyang Kafo for the donation, which he said would go a long way in boosting the women.
He urged the women in the community to remain united and continue their hard work to live a better life.
In receiving the seeds on behalf of the women, Mata Fatty, lady president of the village who also heads the women garden, thanked Beakanyang and Africell for the gesture.
According to her, there are about four hundred registered members working in the village garden but their main problems include unavailability of seeds, inadequate water supply and an unsecured perimeter fence.
She assured Beakanyang that the seeds donated would be put into good use, while appealing for more support in digging more wells for them to address their water shortage constraints, especially during the dry season.
Other speakers included Fatoumata Kebbeh, a woman gardener, who said they were very happy about the donation.
The items presented included onions, okra, lettuce, tomatoes, garden egg and paper, all worth ten thousand dalasi.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony held at the Beakanyang office in Wuli, Nfamara Jawneh, secretary general and programme officer of the organization, reaffirmed his group’s commitment to empowering women and youth in the area.
According to him, the organisation was given the opportunity to participate in the Africell’s kick and win promotion and won the cash for the cause.
He urged the women to put the items into good use, adding that the seeds presented are very expensive.
“We know well that the women of this community and Gambian women in general are very hard- working but lacks the necessary support,” he said.
Mr Jawneh said that apart from advocating for the human rights of women and youth and ensuring their meaningful participation in decision-making processes, the organisation also sponsors small community projects to achieve their goal.
“I am happy to say that these seeds are of a very good quality and do hope that it would help you in your work,” he said.
For his part, Alkally Kebbeh, Sare Ngai Ward Councillor, commended Beakanyang Kafo for the donation, which he said would go a long way in boosting the women.
He urged the women in the community to remain united and continue their hard work to live a better life.
In receiving the seeds on behalf of the women, Mata Fatty, lady president of the village who also heads the women garden, thanked Beakanyang and Africell for the gesture.
According to her, there are about four hundred registered members working in the village garden but their main problems include unavailability of seeds, inadequate water supply and an unsecured perimeter fence.
She assured Beakanyang that the seeds donated would be put into good use, while appealing for more support in digging more wells for them to address their water shortage constraints, especially during the dry season.
Other speakers included Fatoumata Kebbeh, a woman gardener, who said they were very happy about the donation.
Beakanyang trains women to contest elections
Jawneh addressing opening ceremony of the training at Beakanyang officer
Beakanyang Kafo on April 30th 2011 held a one-day workshop aimed at encouraging more women participation in politics at the community level.
The workshop held at the Barrow Kunda Lower Basic School in Wuli West District Upper River Region attracted over 60 participants from across URR.
The workshop also sought to increase the number of elected females in decision-making positions in the forthcoming local and National Assembly elections.
"Our ultimate objective is to have the number of women contestants increased in all our elections. To facilitate the participation of local women leaders in the local government and constituency elections across URR and beyond," said Nfamara Jawneh, Beakanyang Secretary General.
He added: "We know it will not be easy to achieve this alone and, as a result, we are building strategic alliances with the political parties, local councillors, traditional leaders, the media and women themselves."
According to Jawneh, promoting democracy at the grass-roots level is essential for our democratisation process.
In officially declaring the workshop open, the acting Head Chief of Wuli West, Alhagie Kemo Jatta, applauded Beakanyang for sensitizing the women on their political rights.
He assured them of his continued support and collaboration while expressing his interest in joining Beakanyang as honorary member.
"As from today I would like to join you in your efforts to develop this area," he said.
A veteran female politician in the area, Aja Jawaro Jawneh from Sare Ngai, said: "It has been a long time for us to have this kind of forum in this area, and we are grateful to the organizers."
She encouraged the women in the area to support each other, and to remain united for their common good.
The councillor of Sare Ngai Ward, Alkally Kebbeh, said that Gambian women have been benefitting from an enabling environment created by the Jammeh administration, and cited the Vice President Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy as the longest serving female vice president in Africa.
He urged women to be educated to enable them attain key positions in government.
"Low level of education has been a major obstacle for many women to take leadership posts, especially in this part of the country," he lamented.
Tumani Danjo, president of Beakanyang, reiterated the resolve of the community-based organisation to complement the government’s efforts in nation-building.
"We are very much grateful to the US Embassy in The Gambia for sponsoring this and many other events for us through its Human Rights and Democracy Fund," he said.
Other speakers included officials from the National Council for Civil Education, Alkalo Foday Barrow, and Mariama Barrow Beakanyang’s first vice president.
Presentations at the workshop focused on the forthcoming general voter registration, women participation in politics, duties of a citizen as well as an overview of Beakanyang.
The workshop held at the Barrow Kunda Lower Basic School in Wuli West District Upper River Region attracted over 60 participants from across URR.
The workshop also sought to increase the number of elected females in decision-making positions in the forthcoming local and National Assembly elections.
"Our ultimate objective is to have the number of women contestants increased in all our elections. To facilitate the participation of local women leaders in the local government and constituency elections across URR and beyond," said Nfamara Jawneh, Beakanyang Secretary General.
He added: "We know it will not be easy to achieve this alone and, as a result, we are building strategic alliances with the political parties, local councillors, traditional leaders, the media and women themselves."
According to Jawneh, promoting democracy at the grass-roots level is essential for our democratisation process.
In officially declaring the workshop open, the acting Head Chief of Wuli West, Alhagie Kemo Jatta, applauded Beakanyang for sensitizing the women on their political rights.
He assured them of his continued support and collaboration while expressing his interest in joining Beakanyang as honorary member.
"As from today I would like to join you in your efforts to develop this area," he said.
A veteran female politician in the area, Aja Jawaro Jawneh from Sare Ngai, said: "It has been a long time for us to have this kind of forum in this area, and we are grateful to the organizers."
She encouraged the women in the area to support each other, and to remain united for their common good.
The councillor of Sare Ngai Ward, Alkally Kebbeh, said that Gambian women have been benefitting from an enabling environment created by the Jammeh administration, and cited the Vice President Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy as the longest serving female vice president in Africa.
He urged women to be educated to enable them attain key positions in government.
"Low level of education has been a major obstacle for many women to take leadership posts, especially in this part of the country," he lamented.
Tumani Danjo, president of Beakanyang, reiterated the resolve of the community-based organisation to complement the government’s efforts in nation-building.
"We are very much grateful to the US Embassy in The Gambia for sponsoring this and many other events for us through its Human Rights and Democracy Fund," he said.
Other speakers included officials from the National Council for Civil Education, Alkalo Foday Barrow, and Mariama Barrow Beakanyang’s first vice president.
Presentations at the workshop focused on the forthcoming general voter registration, women participation in politics, duties of a citizen as well as an overview of Beakanyang.
Beakanyang Female Wing
The newly created female wing of Beakanyang was inaugurated on 18 December this year at a ceremony held at the organisation’s office in Barrow Kunda, Upper River Region.
Speaking on the occasion, Alkally Kebbeh, the Sare Ngai Ward Councillor, said women empowerment remains a priority for the Gambia government.
He cited the vice president, cabinet ministers and national assembly members as women, calling on the women and girls in the area to remain committed to national development.
For his part, Nfamara Jawneh, the secretary general and programme officer of Beakanyang, congratulated the women and girls of the organisation for the new development, which forms part of the organisation’s women empowerment drives.
Over the years, numerous successes have been registered by the organisation and these were largely attributed to the commitment and hard work of its female members, Mr Jawneh said: “Your hard work and unity has earned us recognition and many achievements.”
Jawneh told the women of Beakanyang that solving their plights and wellbeing would remain a key priority for the organisation.
He urged the female wing to work closely with other structures of the organisation for them to achieve their goals.
“The contribution of women and girls in the socio-economic development of The Gambia is well noticed and therefore putting them of the forefront of our development agenda is highly welcome,” Jawneh remarked.
He said as from 2009 women will continue to occupy key positions in Beakanyang both in the executive and in the advisory boards.
The President of the Beakanyang Female Wing, Meta Jaineh, thanked the leadership of the oragnisation for the initiative.
She assured the members of her readiness to work with relevant structures of the group to bring rapid development to women and girls in the country.
She also thanked the members for the trust and confidence they have in her to lead the Female Wing for the next two years, while calling for the support of all members.
Other speakers on the occasion included the 2nd Vice President, Foday M.K. Touray and Kawunding Danjo, youth coordinator.
Present at the event was Mariama Barrow 1st Vice President of Beakanyang.
Meanwhile, Fofana Kebbeh, secretary of the female wing; Dusu Jolley, the vice president, and Dusu Sisawo, treasure all attended the inauguration.
The following members were also appointed as field coordinators: Tida Kebbeh, Sira Jallow, Duta Jolley, Jonkunda Camara and Sanneh Camara.
Speaking on the occasion, Alkally Kebbeh, the Sare Ngai Ward Councillor, said women empowerment remains a priority for the Gambia government.
He cited the vice president, cabinet ministers and national assembly members as women, calling on the women and girls in the area to remain committed to national development.
For his part, Nfamara Jawneh, the secretary general and programme officer of Beakanyang, congratulated the women and girls of the organisation for the new development, which forms part of the organisation’s women empowerment drives.
Over the years, numerous successes have been registered by the organisation and these were largely attributed to the commitment and hard work of its female members, Mr Jawneh said: “Your hard work and unity has earned us recognition and many achievements.”
Jawneh told the women of Beakanyang that solving their plights and wellbeing would remain a key priority for the organisation.
He urged the female wing to work closely with other structures of the organisation for them to achieve their goals.
“The contribution of women and girls in the socio-economic development of The Gambia is well noticed and therefore putting them of the forefront of our development agenda is highly welcome,” Jawneh remarked.
He said as from 2009 women will continue to occupy key positions in Beakanyang both in the executive and in the advisory boards.
The President of the Beakanyang Female Wing, Meta Jaineh, thanked the leadership of the oragnisation for the initiative.
She assured the members of her readiness to work with relevant structures of the group to bring rapid development to women and girls in the country.
She also thanked the members for the trust and confidence they have in her to lead the Female Wing for the next two years, while calling for the support of all members.
Other speakers on the occasion included the 2nd Vice President, Foday M.K. Touray and Kawunding Danjo, youth coordinator.
Present at the event was Mariama Barrow 1st Vice President of Beakanyang.
Meanwhile, Fofana Kebbeh, secretary of the female wing; Dusu Jolley, the vice president, and Dusu Sisawo, treasure all attended the inauguration.
The following members were also appointed as field coordinators: Tida Kebbeh, Sira Jallow, Duta Jolley, Jonkunda Camara and Sanneh Camara.