Sustainable Agriculture
Training smallholder farmers in improved vegetable production, distributing essential equipment, and promoting eco-friendly farming methods that increase yields while protecting soil health.
Organisational Background
Rooted in resilience and rural community action.
Founded in 1969, Freedom From Hunger Campaign (FFHC) is one of The Gambia's longest-standing non-governmental organizations. For over five decades, FFHC has worked hand-in-hand with rural communities to transform agriculture, nutrition, livelihoods, and environmental management.
Headquartered in Mansakonko, Lower River Region, FFHC operates at the intersection of grassroots mobilization and strategic development. More than a service provider, FFHC is a partner in progress, committed to ensuring that no Gambian is left behind in the pursuit of a hunger-free nation.
Vision
A resilient Gambia where every community is food-secure, nourished, and empowered to thrive through sustainable and climate-smart practices.
Mission
To empower vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, by promoting sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, and livelihood diversification through a community-driven, rights-based approach.
Strategic Pillars
What FFHC does
FFHC takes a holistic approach to building long-term resilience for rural households and local ecosystems.
Climate Adaptation & Biodiversity
Mangrove restoration, ecosystem management, climate adaptation plans, community-led conservation zones, and inter-village structures that safeguard natural resources.
Livelihoods
Capacity building for women growers, agro-processing, food preservation, marketing, rack culture platforms, beekeeping, and off-season income opportunities.
Advocacy
Policy engagement and equitable resource allocation that strengthen national and regional food security systems.
Latest Update
Tesito Project strengthens community forestry and local capacity.
The Tesito Project supports the community of Jifarrong to protect its community forest and the wider forest environment around Kiang West National Park.
Tesito Project
Fire prevention, alternative livelihoods, and Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration
The project promotes fire prevention training, alternative livelihoods such as microbusinesses and farming, and pilots Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) in Jiffarong to improve food security and soil quality.
FFHC Tesito Project Agricultural Extension Worker, Mr. Momodou Lamin Nyabally, is participating in an international training on New Technology of Tropical Agriculture in Developing Countries in the People's Republic of China, facilitated through TANGO and the Embassy of China.
His participation reflects FFHC's continued commitment to strengthening local capacity, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and community development across rural Gambia.
TESITO Kiosk
Solar powered kiosk planned for farmer women along the Trans-Gambian Highway
The Tesito Project has been granted support by EKOenergy to build a solar powered kiosk alongside the Trans-Gambian Highway in Dumbuto, Lower River Region.
The kiosk will serve as a selling spot for farmer women of Jiffarong and Dumbuto who struggle to transport their products to larger regional markets.
FFHC Director Alpha Khan and Agriculture Extension Worker Lamin Nyabally met Dumbuto community leaders to inspect, measure, and finalise the allocated site. The plot sits by the highway through Dumbuto towards Soma, one of The Gambia's major roads, giving the kiosk a strategic market location.
Thank you EKOenergy for supporting sustainable livelihoods in rural Gambia. Construction has already begun, with more updates to follow.
Program Focus
Practical support for households, farms, and ecosystems.
Rice production support through causeways, bridges, culverts, and baby-sitting houses.
Environmental conservation through community forests, agroforestry, orchards, and tree planting.
Income enhancement for women horticulture growers through skills, tools, water systems, fencing, and market linkages.
Disaster risk reduction, literacy training, and infrastructure support for vulnerable communities.
Irrigation systems, boreholes, and drip irrigation to reduce the burden on women vegetable producers.
Projects and Partnerships
Current and recent initiatives
FFHC collaborates with communities, government agencies, local NGOs, and international partners to deliver resilience-focused programs.
Community Forestry and FMNR in Jifarrong
Supporting fire prevention, alternative livelihoods, microbusinesses, farming, and Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration around Kiang West National Park.
Solar Powered Kiosk in Dumbuto
Creating a roadside selling spot for farmer women of Jiffarong and Dumbuto along the Trans-Gambian Highway towards Soma.
Integrated Climate Change Adaptation and Community Resilience-Building Project
Improving adaptive capacity through climate-resilient livelihoods, sustainable oyster harvesting, waste management, vegetable production, and mangrove restoration.
Climate Smart Agricultural Demonstration Centre
Enhancing access to food and nutrition for schools through climate-smart agricultural production practices.
GRACE Project
Grassroots adaptation interventions in the Kiang Manokang Alhawa Kafoo eco-zone, combining conservation with livelihood support.
WACOMP The Gambia
Increasing competitiveness in onion, pepper, tomato, and orange-fleshed sweet potato value chains with EU support.
Values
The FFHC way
FFHC's work is guided by principles that ensure every Dalasi and every hour of effort creates meaningful impact for communities.
Community Empowerment
Helping people gain the skills, confidence, and resources to take charge of their own development.
"Strengthening people to shape their own future."Sustainability
Ensuring that projects and actions protect the environment and can last for future generations.
"Building solutions that last for generations."Transparency
Being open and honest in decisions, actions, and communication so that trust is built.
"Open, honest, and accountable in all we do."Innovation
Finding creative and new solutions to challenges that improve lives and communities.
"Creative ideas driving real change."Rights-Based Approach
Making sure all actions respect and promote human rights, dignity, and fairness.
"Putting human dignity and rights at the center."Equity and Inclusion
Valuing diversity and ensuring everyone has equal opportunities, especially marginalized groups.
"Fair opportunities for everyone, everywhere."Accountability
Taking responsibility for actions and ensuring commitments are met with integrity.
"Owning our actions, delivering on our promises."
Leadership and Staff
People behind FFHC
Meet the staff and board members supporting FFHC's mission for food security, climate resilience, and community development.
Staff
Alpha P Khan
Executive Director
Babanding Jaiteh
Finance and Administrative Manager
Tamba Dako
Program Manager
Abdou Karim Badjie
Project Manager, TESITO
Momodou Lamin Nyabally
Agricultural Extension Officer
Oli Gaye
Assistant Agricultural Extension Worker
Alieu Khan
Finance Officer
Jerreh Ceesay
Senior Driver
Musu Bojang
Office Cleaner
Sanni Siukola
DODO TESITO Partner Project Coordinator
Board
Alhagy Muhammed Fatty
Board Chairman
Sarjo Jammeh
Board Vice Chairlady
Bubacar Jaiteh
Secretary
Aja Filijay Kassama
Treasurer
Babucarr Nyang
Auditor
Burang
Technical Adviser, Organisational Development
Hawa Susoo
Board Member
Hoja Ceesay
Board Member
Kawsu Drammeh
Board Member
Gallery
Community action in pictures
Images from FFHC agricultural, environmental, school, and livelihood activities.
Network of Impact
Partners and affiliations
TANGO
NACOFAG
ROPPA
5 Delta Collective
European Union
GEF UNDP
UNFPA
FAO
Irish Aid
United Purpose
Government of Finland
DODO
Contact
Work with FFHC for a food-secure Gambia.
FFHC welcomes partnerships that strengthen sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, food security, and community resilience across The Gambia.
Mansakonko, Jarra West District, Lower River Region, The Gambia
+220 3639372 / 7942775 / 3950588 / 3759091
Contact person: Mr. Alpha P. Khan, Director
Office Location
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