FFHC Gambia | Freedom From Hunger Campaign NGO in The Gambia

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.

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.

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.

FFHC community members in protective gear during practical training

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.

Tesito Project

Community Forestry and FMNR in Jifarrong

Supporting fire prevention, alternative livelihoods, microbusinesses, farming, and Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration around Kiang West National Park.

2023 - 2028

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.

2023 - 2024