By Modou Kanteh
A total of 75 rural women recently concluded a three-week intensive capacity-building training program on fish processing technique
The program was organised by the Climate Resilience Fishery Initiative for Livelihood Improvement (PROREFISH), funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in collaboration with The Ministry of Fisheries.
The training program ran from April 27th to May 15th, 2026 and involved a total of 75 fish processors from Kiang (Kemoto and Tendaba) and the Barra Community who participated in specialized training on the FAO-Thiaroye Fish Processing Technique (FTT). This is an innovative method designed to reduce post-harvest losses and produce high-quality fish products.
The program focused on enhancing sustainable fish processing methods and empowering fishing folks with a particular emphasis on women in rural communities.
The PROREFISH initiative is clearly weaving together climate resilience, livelihood improvement, and gender empowerment in a very tangible way. By focusing on women fish processors in rural communities, the program is not only addressing sustainability but also strengthening social equity.
This milestone directly supports The Gambia’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 13 (Climate Action), and 14 (Life Below Water) by 2030, while strengthening resilience, improving livelihoods, and promoting sustainability in the fisheries sector.