GFD Chairperson Calls for Unity Among Disabled
By Madi Njie
Muhammed Krubally, the Chairperson of the Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD), has called on members to be united and to work...
Government Pledges to Provide Inclusive Environment for Persons with Disabilities
By Sariba Manneh
Fatou Kinteh, the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, has reiterated government's dedication to providing inclusive environment to persons with disabilities...
Foundation Gives Cash Support to Disabled Persons, Family
By Nelson Manneh
The Hagie Gai Drammeh Foundation (HGDF) has provided cash support to some vulnerable differently abled persons and their families in Kombo North.
The foundation made...
THE VOICE OF THE VOICELESS
With Biran Gaye
This column aspires to offer voice to the under-privileged, vulnerable and marginalised groups in the country, and share their plights to inspire...
“Passing Disability Bill Means Upholding Sovereignty of All Citizens,” Says Krubally
By Ndey Sowe
Muhammed Krubally, a lawyer by profession and the Gambia’s first and only visually impaired magistrate and the Chairperson of the Gambia Federation...
“We Suffered In COVID-19”: Differently Able Women Narrate Their Ordeal in...
By Makutu Manneh
Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of people globally, posing major threat to the economic and social fabric society.
The differently able women...
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Women Unhappy with Helpline Created to...
By Ndey Sowe
The Development Officer on Women and Children at the Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (GADHOH), Isatou Sanyang, has revealed...
GAA President Warns of Occupying National Assembly if Disability Bill is...
By: Kebba AF Touray
Musa Kandeh, the President of the Gambia Amputee Association (GAA), has warned that they will occupy the National Assembly if Parliamentarians...
GFD finally Celebrate World Disability Day
With Madi S. Njie
Welcome to another Edition of the Disability Column, the column that informs of the activities and concerns of Persons With Disability...
Rights & Welfare Of Persons With Disabilities, The Vulnerable & Less...
By Madi S Njie
Updates on the ongoing Free Weekly Clubfoot Treatment Program at Kanifing and Banjul Hospitals
Introduction:
In this edition of Rights & Welfare of...
GFD Defer IDD Celebrations Due to 3 Years ‘Jotna’
By Madi Njie
Modou A.F. Bahoum, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Gambia Federation of the Disable (GFD), has disclosed that their federation has...
In Celebrating International Deaf Week: GADHOH Members call for Unity
By Madi S. Njie
Members of the Gambia Association of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (GADHOH) have called for unity among members and to work...
‘ARTICLE 19’, GFD Holds National Stakeholders Disability Rights Bill
By Kebba Secka
‘Article 19’, a Non-governmental Organization (NGO) whose mandate is to defend freedom of expression and access to information, in collaboration with the Gambia...
NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US: ...
By Ndey Sowe
The Gambia College’s Differently Abled Association, on the 6th of November 2018, commemorated International Day of Persons with Disabilities, at the Gambia...
Visually Impaired Mp Speaks Out ‘Disability does not mean inability’
By Ndey Sowe
Foroyaa: Can you please tell me your name?
Ndey: My name is Ndey Secka.
Foroyaa: Tell me about yourself?
Ndey: I was born in the...
‘The physically challenged have limitations, not disability’
By Momodou Jarju
Yahya Muhammed Bah has said what the physically challenged have are limitations but not disability itself, as society views them. He pointed...
GADHOH Celebrates International Week of the Deaf
By Louise Jobe
Gambia Association of Deaf and Hard of Hearing joined the rest of the world to commemorate international week of the Deaf on...
“Democracy reduces political uncertainty and instability” NCCE’s Yabou
By Kebba Jeffang
The National Council for Civic Education’s (NCCE) senior official, Ansumana Yabou, told communities in Foni that democracy is a system that reduces...
‘GAF seeks Legal advice from AG chambers about detained soldiers’ –...
By Mustapha Jallow
Gambia Armed Forces is seeking Legal advice from the Attorney General on the issue of a group of soldiers who are currently...
