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€1.1 Million EU Project Launched to Break Barriers Facing Children with Disabilities

Ismaila SonkoJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 202605 mins

A €1.117 million European Union-funded project aimed at transforming access to education for children with disabilities in The Gambia was officially launched on Wednesday at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, bringing together government officials, development partners, disability advocates, and educators. The 30-month initiative, titled “Disability Inclusive Pathways: Empowering Children with Disabilities Through…

CRS, EU Tackles Barriers Facing Children with Disabilities in Schools

Madi NjieDecember 22, 2025December 22, 202504 mins

Catholic Relief Services (CRS), in collaboration with GFD and with funding from the European Union has commenced the implementation of a 30-month disability-inclusive education project. The project aims at improving access, protection and participation of children with disabilities into mainstream schools in The Gambia. Dubbed, “Disability Inclusive Pathways,” it officially began on 1 March 2025…