Gambia Federation Of The Disabled.

Gambia Federation of the Disabled is conducting three days workshop on climate change courtesy of the Global Green Grant fund from the United States. The workshop is aimed at impacting knowledge on climate change and its consequences through the citizens of the world in particular persons with disabilities. Certain fundamental impacts such as depletion of natural resources, land degradation, fresh water scarcity, the rising temperatures are all factors of climate change.
In consequence of these negative impacts by the prevalence of climate change makes many countries unable to achieve the sustainable development goals (agenda 2030). As can be referenced from goal 14 of the SDG agenda.

Gambia Federation of the Disabled in collaboration with women Association of Victims Empowerment through UN Peace Building Fund conducted regional sensitizations in the Kanifing Municipality, Greater Banjul Area, West Coast Region, Lower River Region, North Bank Region and Central River Region. This sensitization is aimed at raising awareness and information on the pupilarization of Persons With Disabilities Act 2021 and the TRRC recommendations. It also focused on the rights of women with disabilities in particular and in general the rights and dignities of Persons With Disabilities. The public where informed to uphold, respect, promote, protect, empower and implement the right of PWDs. They where further informed that the TRRC recommendations implimatations are ongoing and that the victims who suffered from the serious human rights violations during President Jammeh’s erra from July 1994 to January 2017 will be compensated and the perpetrators will be prosecuted.

The sensitizations also took form through community radios broadcast.

Gambia Federation of the Disabled in collaboration with the The Gambia Ministry Of Finance through the economic management project with funding from UNDP The Gambia kickstarted a 10 Days sensitization and awareness raising for persons with disabilities, parents and caregivers on guidelines on legal instruments on persons with disabilities.
The training is targeting local government authorities , youth leaders, Persons with disabilities, village Development Committees, women leaders, community and district heads, parents and guardians.
The training aims to equip the participants with the prerequisite knowledge on how to give care, build the capacities of persons with disabilities, involve them in decision making within the community and the existence of the relevant laws that guarantee the rights of persons with disabilities in particular the offenses outlined in the act in the event of any violation of the rights of persons with disabilities which attract fines or imprisonment or both.

After the sensitization, participants from the communities strongly promised to uphold and protect the rights of persons with disabilities in their respective communities.


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Gambia Federation of the Disabled joined its affiliate Organization of Visually Impaired (GOVI) to commemorate World White Cane safety Day.

Commemorating World White Cane safety Day plays a crucial role in educating the public about the challenges faced by individuals with visual impairment and promoting understanding and acceptance. It aims to break down barriers and stereotypes associated with blindness or visual impairment, fostering a more inclusive society.
This marks the first time in history for the Hon. Minister of Gender, Children and Social welfare to grace a match-pass organized by persons with disabilities and handed over 199 White canes to the visual impairment
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Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Welfare
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National Council for Civic Education - The Gambia
Gambia Organization of the visually impaired
Muhammed Krubally
Lamin Fatty
Muhammed Chuka Joof

PRESS RELEASE; GAMBIA FEDERATION OF THE DISABLED CONDEMNS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A HERD OF HEARING NURSE( Ndey Fatou Njie) AND CALLS FOR INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE-12th September 2023.

Gambia Federation of the Disabled is the umbrella body of all Organisations of Persons with Disabilities in The Gambia, that advocate for the rights, freedoms ,respect and dignity of persons with disabilities. The federation and all its affiliated membership, strongly condemns any form of discrimination against disabled employees in the workplace. We firmly believe that all individuals, regardless of their physical, mental abilities, and other impairments deserve equal opportunities and fair treatment in their professional lives.

Discrimination against persons with disability employees not only violates their basic human rights but also undermines the principles of diversity, inclusion, and equality that are essential for fostering a thriving and innovative work environment. It is crucial for organizations to recognize the immense value that PWD employees bring to the table and to create an inclusive culture that embraces diversity in all its forms.
Gambia Federation of the Disabled. firmly believes that organizations have a responsibility to create an inclusive workplace that fosters equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their disabilities. To combat discrimination and promote inclusivity, we recommend the following actions:

1.Ministry of Health to immediately create conducive workplace for Ndey Fatou Njie to practice her profession with dignity and respect as any other employee.
2. Implementing Anti-Discrimination Laws: Organizations enforce Anti-Discrimination laws that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on disability. These laws should be communicated to all employees and enforced consistently.
3. Providing Reasonable Accommodations: Employers should ensure that PWD employees have access to reasonable accommodation that enable them to perform their duties effectively. This may involve making physical modifications, providing assistive technologies, or offering flexible work arrangements.
4. Promoting Disability Awareness and Sensitivity: Organizations should invest in disability awareness training programs for all employees to foster understanding and empathy towards PWDs. This can help dispel misconceptions and biases, creating a more inclusive work environment.
5. Encouraging Employee Resource Groups: Establishing employee resource groups focused on disability inclusion can provide a platform for PWD employees to share experiences, offer support, and advocate for change within the organization.
Gambia Federation of the Disabled is committed to promoting equality and inclusivity in the Gambia and stands firmly against any form of discrimination, including discrimination against PWD employees. We urge organizations, ministries, parastatals across all sectors to take proactive measures to create an environment where every individual feel valued, respected, and empowered.
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National Council for Civic Education - The Gambia
Muhammed Krubally
Lamin Fatty
The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations - TANGO
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Muhammed Chuka Joof
Ministry of Health The Gambia
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Sai Touray
Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Welfare
Madi Jobarteh

The Gambia Federation of the Disabled, yesterday met with the vice chancellor of the University of The Gambia to discuss on issues surrounding Persons with Disabilities and the Disability policy of the university.

Two staff of the Federation Secretariat (Executive Director and Admin Officer) have completed a 5 weeks training on organisational fund raising which was organised by Freedom House together with its partners, notably; promoting Rights and Justice, USAID, and Humentum.

Last week, TANGO and its esteemed partner Gambia Federation of the Disabled organized a day sensitization for civil society organizations on the Persons with Disabilities Act 2021.
GFD urges each and every representative that was present to read and understand the law as the saying goes “ignorance of the law is not an excuse”.



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Gambia Federation of the Disabled received an audience from the West African Youth Parliament-Gambia Chapter. The meeting was aimed at forming partnership and collaboration that will foster and promote the representation of persons with Disabilities in the West Africa Youth Parliament.

Tueday 02 August 2022, Persons with Disabilities in Kerewan, North Bank Region registered a success in the advocacy being done through the continuous sensitization and awareness campaign of GFD and the National Council for Civic Education - The Gambia.
The success is geared towards establishing accessible ram as a symbol and recognition for easy movement of persons with disabilities, thereby making the environment barrier free in north bank region.
These remarkable success came as a result of constructive engagement with the regional educational directorate of North Bank Region which responded immediately and made the ram available. We are urging all other state and non state actors, private entities and individuals to emulate.

Yesterday, The Gambia Federation of the Disabled joined its Sister partner, the NCCE through funding from the UNDP, kickstarted a seminar on advocacy on the participation of persons with Disabilities in the political processes of The Gambia in the Northern region.

The Seminar is meant to raise awareness, promote inclusivity and advocate for full and effective participation of Persons with Disabilities in The Gambia's electoral processes. The advocacy seminar will run through all regions of The Gambia targeting Persons with Disabilities, regional authorities, youths , Electoral staff, women and other relevant stakeholders in the regions.

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The YALI Regional Leadership Center, West Africa, Accra, paid a courtesy call to GFD.

The courtesy call is intended to initiate partnership with Gambia Federation of the Disabled to increase the number of persons with Disability participants into the YALI program, especially in Leadership, Policy Matters, Communication etc.

GFD Executive Director, Lamin K. Fatty welcomed the partnership and assured that GFD will endeavour to take up the task ahead in initiating the partnership and asked YALI leadership to look into the age bracket 18-35 in their recruitment or application process which discourage many potential persons with disabilities from applying the program. The YALI Regional Leadership team assured the Federation that it will be looked into as it was raised by many Disabled Federations iin West Africa.

With passion to promoting fundamental human rights of persons with disabilities, Gambia Federation of the Disabled and SaamaKairo Federation embarked on a sensitisation tour in the 7 communities of West Coast Region.

The outreach tour began on the 28th April to 1st of May 2023 with a funding from ChildFund. The tour was centred on the popularization of the Persons with Disabilities Act,2021. The Executive Director and Chairman of GFD presented various Articles and Sections on the Persons with Disabilities Act and on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The communities visited were: Jamisa, Kabafita, Bafuloto, Sohm, Faraba, Giboro and Manduar.

On behalf of the Disability Community of The Gambia, Gambia Federation of the Disabled extends its deepest condolences to his excellency President Àdàmà Barrow, Government of The Gambia, the deceased’s family and the entire Gambia. Equally GFD acknowledged the meaningful contributions of the late Vice President for the Gambia.
May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

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Chairperson National Disability Advisory Council.

This week, The Gambia Federation of the Disabled donated food items, sanitary materials and second hand clothing to some of its affiliates including the GOVI school, Tanka Tanka and the SOS Home of the elderly. These Donations came through the Anglican Diocese of The Gambia.
The GFD with its affliliates welcome such great gestures and and urges others to emulate as inclusion for all is the target as encapsulated in the # of leaving no one behind.

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Today the 14th of December 2022, a historic moment was witnessed by the Gambian population as today marked the epic inauguration of the National Disability Advisory Council As enshrined in part iii Section 8(1) of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2021 through the support of the UN system in the Gambia and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare.
The establishment of the Council will go a long way in creating a lasting change on the lives of persons with disabilities in the Gambia as the body is set up to act as a monitoring, advocating and advisory body through which the needs, concerns, potentials, abilities and problems of people with disabilities can be discussed and communicated to government and it’s agencies for action.
The establishment of the council will go further in ensuring the implementation and the equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities and encourage best practices in the treatment of persons with disabilities in the Gambia.
The Council is composed of diverse individuals across many sectors of government including Ministry of Finance and economic affairs, Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Justice, Transport, work and Construction, Social Security and Housing Finance, Health, Local Government, Dept of labor, Higher Education, persons with Disabilities and a parent of a child with Disability.
Additionally the Council is chaired by a person with Disability appointed by the president in consultation with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare.

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Commemoration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities by the Gambia Federation of the Disabled and it’s affiliate OPDs across the Country with support from the UN agencies in the Gambia.
The theme for this year Solutions for inclusion Development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable World.”
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