FARD - Foni Agency For Rural Development

Foni Agency for Rural Development (FARD) is excited to receive a generous donation of D100,000 from Mr. Solomon Tamba, the proprietor of Kunta Kinteh Beach Complex. This significant contribution reflects Mr. Tamba's commitment to supporting FARD's development initiatives and its positive impact on rural communities.

The leadership of FARD expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Tamba and his family for their commendable support. FARD - Foni Agency For Rural Development is committed to strengthening its relations with both Kunta kinteh and Kasumai as we prepare for our maiden Gala Dinner and Awards Night this year.

A total of 40 youths from Foni have successfully graduated from Crab Island TVET Foundation Centre. These students successfully completed a 9-month intensive technical and vocational skills training programme in hairdressing and beauty, solar and electrical installation with industrial attachments, sponsored by the ITC Gambia under the Peace-building Fund initiative. The initiative is one of FARD's partnerships with ITC and aims to equip young people from Foni with practical and relevant vocational skills that enhance employability, promote self-reliance, and contribute to sustainable peace and community development.

The graduation ceremony was attended by our Vice Chairperson Mrs. Mariama Jammeh and Education Secretary Mr. Omar Bojang who both applauded the graduates for their relentless commitment and thanked ITC for funding this landmark initiative. As part of the sponsorship program by ITC, 25 of the graduates will receive startup materials to support them in establishing their own vocational enterprises and sustainable livelihoods.

This reflects a shared commitment by ITC and FARD to invest in youth, skills development, and peace-building through inclusive and sustainable economic opportunities.

Additionally, another cohort of students is currently undergoing similar training at Sterling, with their graduation also on the horizon.

FARD expresses immense gratitude to ITC Gambia for their continued collaboration and congratulates all graduates, encouraging them to remain dedicated, disciplined, and uphold the core values of FARD.