By Mahzouba Maya Faal
His Excellency Mohammed B.S Jallow, the Vice President of The Gambia on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 received Tostan’s Board of Directors, staff, and partners at the State House in Banjul.
The delegation was accompanied by the Governor of Central River Region (CRR), Ousman Bah, who highlighted the significance of Tostan’s inaugural board meeting in The Gambia.
During the meeting, the head of the delegation expressed profound delight for the opportunity to meet with the Vice President, adding that the meeting provided the opportunity to discuss matters relating to the work of Tostan and its strategic plan for the years 2023 to 2030.
Carina Ndiaye, Chief Partnership Officer at Tostan, shared the organization’s expectations, emphasizing their commitment to aligning their services with the priorities of The Gambia Government at both the national and community levels.
she explained that Tostan’s mission is to empower communities to develop and achieve their vision for the future and inspire large-scale innovation leading to dignity for all.
The Vice President assured that the Government of The Gambia remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering its citizens, aligning with Tostan’s vision for positive change and sustainable development.
About Tostan
TOSATAN is an African-based International NGO operating across five West African countries namely: Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, and Mali.
