The Gambia Chapter of Sadaka Jariyaa Kafoo, a charitable association, was officially launched in Kartong village on Saturday, November 4, 2026. The launch brought together members from across the country and the diaspora. Sadaka Jariyaa aims to provide economic, cultural, social, and financial support to needy communities. The association elected a new executive committee to steer its affairs, with Bajamba Manneh as President and Fatou Manneh as Vice President.
The newly elected executive committee comprises Jola Kebba as Secretary General, Momodou Lamin Sillah as Assistant Secretary, Mariama Bojang as Treasurer, Badou Camara as Public Relations Officer and Assistant Treasurer, Fatou Nafi Jammeh as Assistant PRO, Mariama Bojang as Youth President, and Ajading Jammeh as Chief Organiser. The committee is tasked with implementing the association's projects and goals. Sadaka Jariyaa has a large membership across The Gambia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Casamance, Europe, and America.
Speaking at the ceremony, President Bajamba Manneh expressed his delight and appreciation to members for electing him to lead the association. He described the task ahead as daunting but promised to deliver, saying the Kafoo is committed to collective advancement and community empowerment. Manneh thanked Lamin Sillah for initiating the noble cause of bringing people together to support each other.
According to President Manneh, Sadaka Jariyaa International operates both locally and internationally, and the new Gambia Chapter will effectively coordinate and implement projects while maintaining strong ties with the communities they serve. He called on the government to support the association by providing land for an administrative office and project sites to enable the implementation of major projects such as schools, hospitals, and skills centres.
President Manneh noted that the planned projects are geared towards complementing government efforts in providing social and economic development. He emphasized that the government alone cannot do everything and that the association's efforts are crucial in poverty eradication and national development at the community level. Lamin Sillah, who initiated the cause, congratulated members for coming together to contribute to national development.
Other speakers, including PRO Badou Camara and Sheikh Joh, Principal, echoed similar sentiments, urging government, philanthropists, and individuals to support the worthy cause. They emphasized the importance of collective effort in achieving the association's goals and making a positive impact in the communities. The launch of the Gambia Chapter of Sadaka Jariyaa Kafoo marks a significant milestone in the association's efforts to support needy communities.
The association's goals align with the government's efforts to reduce poverty and promote national development. With the launch of the Gambia Chapter, Sadaka Jariyaa is poised to make a significant impact in the country's development landscape. The association's commitment to community empowerment and collective advancement is expected to inspire others to join in the effort to support vulnerable communities.
Key points
- Sadaka Jariyaa Gambia Chapter launched to support poor, vulnerable and underprivileged communities.
- The association aims to provide economic, cultural, social, and financial support to needy communities.
- The government is called upon to support the association by providing land for an administrative office and project sites.
