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History

Survival Aid The Gambia was established in 2008, since then the organization has been expanding continuously in terms of social development service. It has worked for the promotion of sustainable, equitable and participatory development, social welfare and social justice through: Program for social work, Human Resources Management, Health service and other human service through social research and dissemination of socially relevant knowledge, social intervention through training and field action, contribution to social and welfare policy and program at state, Local and National levels, over the years, the organization has among others (NGOs , societies) thrusts made a significant contribution to planning, action strategies and Human Resource Development in several areas, ranging from sustainable rural and urban development to education, health ,Agriculture, and Human Rights, in all case ,the focus has been on the disadvantaged and marginalized section of societies, such as women, children and tribal.

Survival Aid The Gambia has earned recognition as an institution (Organization) of repute from Government of The Gambia, The organization contributing relevant education and Research work. In the year 2010-2013 the organization Survival Aid The Gambia established its link directly to the Government and its systems office throughout the Country and the organization declare its work as “Non- Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization”

 

Values and Principles 

Survival Aid The Gambia encourages the following values to be practiced both at individual and organizational level.

• Honesty

• Transparency and Accountability

• Mutual respect

• Creativity

• Gender sensitiveness

• Cost efficiency

• Participation

• Solidarity

 

Guiding Principles

• Utilization of local wisdom and resources.

• Encouragement of innovation and creativity.

• Prioritizing quality.

• Enhancing coordination and networking.

• Accepting challenges

 

Organization Believes 

• In the potential power of the poor and Rural  people  to  participate  actively  in development  initiatives  within  their community.

• In equal opportunity for man and women in society irrespective of class, age, ethnic, culture or religion.

• All Human Rights for all.

• In freedom of expression, movement and choice by man and women alike.

• In social harmony free from communal bias.

• Freedom    for    work,    education    and development.