EFANet Gambia

EFANet joins the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) to CONDEMN the unfortunate Shooting Incident in Wellingara Primary School.

The shooting involved a grade 2 student who allegedly took a pistol to the school and shot his fellow classmate in the arm and currently receiving medical treatment.

Our schools should be a safe zone for learning for our children and teachers to foster productive learning.

Parents also have a role to play in ensuring that children are taught the right way to maintain the peace and stability in the schools by disciplining and teaching them to refrain from violence. Parents should be vigilant at all times to ensure that children are not taking any weapons or harmful objects to school.


Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, The Gambia

Thank you SQAD, MoBSE for initiating such an important milestone in recognizing the significant role of the SMCs and Mothers' clubs in participating in school activities and advocating for the rights of the Gambian children to Education.

EFANet is thrilled to be part of the launching of the National oreintation Initiative for School Management Committee (SMCs) & Mothers' Club Presidents on Improving Foundational Learning Outcomes. The event was organized by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, (MoBSE) /Standards and Quality Assurance Directorate (SQAD) held 3rd July 2024, at the Regional Education Directorate one (RED1).

This is a step in the right direction as education is a collective responsibility, thus, it is vital to strengthen the capacity of these stakeholders and community for improved Foundational Learning as they play a crucial role in the education of the children in The Gambia. A strong foundation equips children with the skills and confidence to transition smoothly into other educational levels and create a foundation for future success.

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Currently, the EFANet National Coordinator is attending the first-ever Pan African Conference on Girls and Women's Education in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from the 2nd -5th of July, 2024.

The conference is organized by African Union International Center for Girls and Women's in Africa and the theme is centered on Prioritizing girls and women education: a Strategy for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality and relevant learning in Africa.



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With UNICEF – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

EFANet is an educational coalition comprising of different organisations advocating for the right to education for all. Is in this plight that, EFANet is conducting a day reflection meeting/dialogue based learning need assessment with its members to identify the coalition's learning needs for the next three years.

The objective of the reflection meeting is for the Coalition to take stock of our learning needs and prioritize them to make EFANet more effective, more successful and more inclusive.

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Day 2 and the final day of the membership meeting and capacity building training on Gender Responsive Budgeting.

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Group work and presentations on the process of Budgeting.
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Mr. Marr Nyang from Gambia Participates is the Facilitator for this training.
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Currently happening at Action Aid International- The Gambia (AAITG) Hall

EFANet is conducting a two day annual capacity building training for its members on the topic, Gender Base Budgeting in Education from the 3-to-4 June 2024.

The purpose of the training is to expose the participants to different stages of the national budget cycle and equip them with the requisite skills and knowledge to be able to track and monitor gender responsive budgeting as well as sharing of allocation and utilization.

The training is also meant to expose the participants to advocacy techniques to be able to remind the government to mainstream gender needs into education policies, planning and budgeting.

Finally, the training is meant to equip the participants with the skills to monitor the education budget and its inclusivity and to advocate for a more gender and inclusive budgeting process by ensuring fair and judicious allocation of public resources to address the specific needs and priorities of women, girls, and other vulnerable groups.

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EFANet National Coordinator and the Programme Assistant participated in the Regional Management Unit (RMU) Learning Meeting on program development for WCA grantees in Dakar, Senegal from the 21st to the 23rd May 2024. The meeting brought together staff of the regional management office and EOL grantees for the period 2024-2026 to discuss and share experiences and good practices as well as learning needs.

The forum garnered participants with the opportunity to receive feedback from the findings of the virtual learning need assessments , to interact and review the new MEL reporting templates and other programme documents.

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GAWE 2024 Highlight Event Commémoration

EFANet Gambia has been listed as one of the Global Partnership for Education top engagers!

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MOBSE), Louie Moses Mendy went through the government’s commitments during the TES and mentioned that the government is fully committed to the commitments.

He also highlighted the government’s progress towards their pledges and also renewed their promise towards upholding their commitments.
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Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, The Gambia
Global Partnership for Education
Muhammed Krubally

EFANet partner and Member organizations, The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO) and Action Aid International The Gambia (AAITG), ably represented by Mr. Ansumana Gassama and Mr. Buba Fadera also gave statements committing the government to action.

The Speaker of the Children’s National Assembly, Honorable Lamin Jawo’s statement at the highlight event focused on on Calling the government to action in fulfilling their commitments at the TES.

Below is his statement!

Education is universally recognized as a fundamental human right and a powerful catalyst for individual empowerment and societal progress. As we gather here today to commemorate the Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) 2024, under the theme ”Invest in Public and Transformative Education, Education Transforms!”, it is imperative that we reflect on the transformative potential of education and redouble our efforts to ensure its accessibility and quality for all.

Transformative education goes beyond the mere transmission of knowledge; it seeks to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of agency among learners, empowering them to become active participants and agents of change in their communities. In The Gambia, as in many parts of the world, transformative education holds the key to addressing entrenched inequalities, promoting social cohesion, and driving sustainable development.

While significant progress has been made in expanding access to education in The Gambia, challenges persist. Limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and socio-economic barriers continue to hinder efforts to ensure quality education for all. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated existing disparities, highlighting the urgent need for concerted action to build back better and more resilient education systems.

However, amidst these challenges lie opportunities for innovation and transformation. The Gambia’s youthful population represents a demographic dividend that, if properly harnessed through education, can drive economic growth and social progress. By investing in education today, we are not only securing a brighter future for our children but also laying the foundations for sustainable development and prosperity for generations to come.

Central to advancing the transformative education agenda is the role of government leadership and commitment. Governments have a responsibility to prioritize education as a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of sustainable development. This entails:

1. *Investing Adequately in Education:* The Government must allocate sufficient resources to education, ensuring that schools are adequately equipped, teachers are well-trained and supported, and educational materials are accessible to all learners. Financial investment in education should be seen not as an expenditure but as an investment in human capital and national development.

2. *Promoting Inclusivity and Equity:* The Government must implement policies and initiatives that address disparities in access to education, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable groups, including girls, children with disabilities, and those living in rural areas. Inclusive education ensures that no child is left behind and that all have equal opportunities to realize their full potential.


3. *Fostering Innovation and Creativity:* The Government must embrace innovative approaches to teaching and learning that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. This requires curriculum reforms that are responsive to the needs of the 21st-century workforce, as well as investments in digital infrastructure and educational technology.

4. *Ensuring Accountability and Transparency:* The Government must establish mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of education policies and programs. This includes ensuring transparency in the allocation and utilization of education funds, as well as meaningful engagement with civil society and other stakeholders in the education sector.

In a broader perspective, this campaign also calls for the protection of the rights of children in conflict affected areas, as we convene in this pivotal moment, we must not overlook the plight of the silent sufferers during strife, the foni cassamance crisis along the border for the past few years shows evidence of children witnessing the horrors of violence, the trauma of displacement and deprivation of educational opportunities, for a matter of fact these are things that no child deserves! The government should properly reintegrate and rehabilitate these children into society through education, vocational training and community support structures. And further employ diplomatic endeavours to foster lasting peace and protect the future of children.

In conclusion, advancing the transformative education agenda requires collective action and unwavering commitment from all stakeholders, particularly government leaders. As the Speaker of the Children’s National Assembly of The Gambia, I urge our government to heed the call to action and prioritize education as a fundamental pillar of national development.

By investing in education today, we are investing in the future of our children and the prosperity of our nation. Let us seize this moment to reaffirm our commitment to building a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable future through transformative education.


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Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, The Gambia
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Muhammed Krubally

Chairperson EFANet Board of Directors, Magistrate Muhammed Krubally also calling on the state to uphold to their promises and invest heavily in the education sector.

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The National Coordinator of EFANet, Mr. Kebba Omar Jarjusey during the deliberation of his statement, called on the state to reboot the education system and accelerate action to end the learning crisis; invest more efforts on: inclusive, equitable, safe and healthy schools; Learning and skills for life, work and sustainable development; teachers, teaching and the teaching profession as well as on digital learning and transformation.

He also spoke on the need to advocate for the inclusion of transformative education as a key agenda in the future and the need to hold the government and other decision-makers accountable for their commitments in the Transformative Education Summit (TES).

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Muhammed Krubally

Vice Chairperson of the National Education Select Committee of the National Assembly, Honorable Bakary Badjie delivering the welcoming statement at the GAWE Highlight Event.
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Muhammed Krubally

Saint Joseph’s School Choir.

Photos of participants joining the call to action for the transformative education agenda. Key amongst the attendees are representatives from the government, National Assembly Members, EFANet Board of Directors, the Children National Assembly Speaker, EFANet members and partners, heads of various institutions, teachers, students, the media and advocates.

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Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, The Gambia
Muhammed Krubally

EFANet together with its members and partners commemorated the Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) 2024 Highlight Event/ National “Bantaba” today the 16th May 2024, at the National Assembly Ground to remind the government, decision-makers, and other stakeholders to deliver on the global commitments for education during the Education summit in Dakar, Senegal in the year 1999 as well as on the commitments made during the Transformative Education Summit (TES) held in New York in 2022.

GAWE aims to mobilize joint action around specific issues that affect the right to education and raise awareness in all actors involved in its defense and realization. This year, “Invest in Public and Transformative Education, Education Transforms!” is chosen by the GCE World Assembly as the central theme.

The objective of the theme is to advocate for the inclusion of transforming education as a key agenda in the Summit of the Future; amplify diverse perspectives of children, youth and adults on transformative education.

The event started with a match past from the National Museum to the National Assembly ground which was led by Scouts Band in Banjul.

Below are the photos from the match past.


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Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, The Gambia
Muhammed Krubally

A team from EFANet and MoBSE conducted a Radio Talk Show at Taranga FM on Friday 10th May, 2024 on the theme "Transformative Education."

The talk show was meant to update the general populace on the commemoration of the Global Action Week for Education(GAWE) 2024. Amongst the activities discussed was the upcoming Highlight Event/Bantaba which is schedule to take place on Thursday 16th May 2024, at The Gambia National Assembly Premises in Banjul. Also, discussed was the theme of this year's GAWE which is "Transformative Education" and the curriculum reformation process of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE).

The Panelists include Mrs. Fatou Fatty Sanyang EFANet's Advocacy Officer and Mr. Imam K. Njie from the Regional Education Curriculum Directorate in region one, whilst Mr. Musa Jobateh, the Programme Assistant of EFANet moderated the discussion.



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Transformative Education cannot be fully attained without enough funding for education.

EFANet had a courtesy call meeting with the National Assembly Education Select Committee on the 2nd May 2024 ahead of the Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) 2024 Highlight Event (National "Bantaba") to be held on the 16th of May, 2024, at the National Assembly Premises.

The courtesy call meeting was meant to brief the Select Committee on this year's GAWE theme, planned activities and to request for permission to use the National Assembly Building to host the GAWE Highlight Event/ "Bantaba."

In his brief statement during the meeting, the Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Honorable Alhagie Mbow, expressed delight in the request and the value partnership they have with EFANet. Mr. Mbow also reiterated the Committee`s commitment in the attainment of SDG 4 goal and its targets.

EFANet is currently participating in a two days training organized by UNICEF on preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse(PSEA) for children and within in our organisations and the beneficiaries.
the training is meant to equip the UN/NGO personnel on the core principles of UN Safeguarding policy on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse for implementation in our respective institutions.