Market access improves the competitiveness of small businesses. With funding from EU in The Gambia, EU YEP – Tourism & Creative Industries is supporting Gambian entrepreneurs to access markets, earn more, grow their customer base and improve visibility.

Happy Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival Day

The Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival officially opened last night. Funded by the EU in The Gambia, the festival promotes tourism & supports young people. The opening featured speeches from officials & live performances from cultural groups. Today is the main festival day.

Empowering small businesses is at the heart of our work. At the Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival, small businesses are given stalls to sell their products, connect with customers and earn income. Promoting tourism. Preserving culture. Empowering small businesses. EU in The Gambia

Janjanbureh delivered once again. The Kankurang festival drew a large crowd as different masquerades took the ground one after another. Funded by EU in The Gambia YEP – Tourism & Creative Industries, the festival promotes tourism & supports young people & the wider community.

Announcement 16 Gambian enterprises approved to export groundnuts to the Chinese market

Today, these young people from Foni will graduate from the Crab Island TVET Centre. They have successfully completed a 9-month skills training programme in hairdressing & beauty & solar & electrical installation, followed by a 3-month industrial attachment. Congratulations.👏

We’re engaging stakeholders on the WACA Livelihoods Programme. Funded by World Bank under the WACA Project, this programme will improve livelihoods of people along the Kotu Stream. The meeting provides an opportunity to introduce the programme & discuss planned activities.

Hydrate, rejuvenate, and let the freshwater vibes refresh your soul 🌊 #GYIN #Water

Call for Registration Are you a Gambian returnee from Europe or transit countries in North or Sub-Saran Africa who returned after 7 Aug. 2025? Here's an opportunity from our EU in The Gambia funded community-based reintegration program. 🔗Apply bit.ly/4sOfrwG OR scan👇

Strong private sector engagement lies at the heart of rural transformation. On day two of the #IFADGoverningCouncil, governors held a dialogue highlighting the pivotal role of private sector partnerships in accelerating rural transformation. Discussions underscored that engaging

The Supreme Court Calls for Sighting the Crescent Moon of Ramadan on Tuesday Evening, 29 Sha’ban 1447 AH The Supreme Court has called upon all Muslims throughout the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of the month of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, 29/8/1447 AH according to

We wish everyone observing Ramadan a peaceful and blessed month. May this holy month bring reflection, compassion and renewed hope to you and your loved ones. #RamadanMubarak

Prayer Times Calendar for GBA/WCR and URR

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." — Maya Angelou

At the Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival, we supported entrepreneurs to showcase their work. One of them was Abie, a young sand painting artist. She made sales & expanded her customer base. EU YEP remains committed to supporting entrepreneurs in the tourism & creative industries

The Abuko Nature Reserve is a popular eco-tourism site in 🇬🇲. To strengthen its operations, the EU YEP – Tourism & Creative Industries installed a solar-powered borehole at the site. The project also provided infrastructural support to various tourism sites and businesses.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!!! Applications are OPEN for the ROOTS Project Gambia 4Ps Matching Grant, implemented by GCCI. Click on the link below for more information and APPLY. ✅ forms.gle/qTcZWnavPzeraW… Deadline for application: 10th April 2026

Do you live or operate a business along the Kotu Stream? Good news! Applications for the WACA Livelihoods Programme are now open. 🔵Entrepreneurship Training + Grant 🔵Livelihoods Training + Grant 🔵Business Acceleration Support + Grant Apply at wacaproject.gm/opportunities.