
His Excellency Mohammed BS Jallow, Vice President of The Gambia, today presided over the official launch of the Empowerment and Economic Development Support Programme of Qatar Charity 2025 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo.
This initiative, led by Qatar Charity, a globally recognized humanitarian and development-focused organization, aims to transform lives through sustainable interventions in areas such as food security, education support, and livelihood empowerment.
In his keynote address, Vice President Jallow stated that this support comes at a most critical time, as The Gambia continues to recover from recent disasters that have deeply impacted vulnerable communities. He further noted that the programmeโs goals align perfectly with our national development agenda and contribute meaningfully to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Vice President also commended the strong partnership between Qatar Charity and the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), which operates under his office, highlighting its positive impact over the years.
โOn behalf of His Excellency the President, the Government, and the people of The Gambia,โ Vice President Jallow said, โwe extend our sincere gratitude to Qatar Charity for this timely and generous intervention.โ