By Haruna Kuyateh
A delegation from 4H Norway has concluded a two-week project follow-up mission to 4H Gambia, commending the Gambian counterpart for the progress registered on the side of youth and women’s empowerment.
4H Gambia has intervention sites in the North Bank and Central River regions of the Gambia.
During the mission, 4H Norway team participated in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of 4H Gambia at the GIEPA Conference Hall in Farafenni, reviewing narrative and audited reports and adopting the 2026 work plan and budget. 4H Gambia continues to develop youth under the motto “Clear Head, Warm Heart, Clever Hands and Good Health,” with the guiding principle of “Learning by Doing.”
The delegation also met North Bank Region Governor Lamin Saidykhan to brief him on ongoing activities and request pending land allocation for a permanent 4H Gambia office in Farafenni.
Alieu Ceesay, National Programme Director of 4H Gambia, said the annual follow-up allows Norwegian partners to assess progress and engage with beneficiaries. He highlighted a partnership with Salaam Financial Services, which provided 268 bags of fertilizer worth D294,800 to youth clubs in four Niamina Dankunku communities, boosting crop production and strengthening 4H clubs’ capacity.
Ingeborg Tangeraas, advisor for 4H Gambia-Norway cooperation, notes that 2026 marks 4H Norway’s 90th anniversary and a major restructuring for improved resource use. She praised 4H Gambia’s support letter and encouraged participation in the UN Year of Women Farmers. Tangeraas added that the 2027 study tour may include more adults from 4H farms, and youth seminars will align with the Sustainable Development Goals. She emphasized that youth exchanges foster peacebuilding and strengthen the 40-year partnership between the organisations.
Tor Martin Stenseng, Leader of the Resource Group, and Gibril Dem, National Board Chairperson, both spoke on the partnership and the progress registered so far.
