Nova Scotia Gambia Association

From then to now — the NSGA African Dinner is back. 💚
We’re looking for volunteers to help us honour our legacy and empower the future through food, storytelling, and community.
✨ No experience needed. All are welcome.
📲 Scan the QR code or see the link in our bio

🔗Link: https://forms.gle/7FqgVDqA4fEL5m6t5

Atlantic Council for International Cooperation

Hey Canada 👋🏼🇨🇦! Are you located in Nova Scotia? Would you like to have a taste of The Gambia? If so, come join us at this year's NSGA African Dinner!

We are happy to announce that the NSGA African Dinner is back this February 2026!

These dinners were a tradition started by our late founder Burris Devanney, as a way to bring Gambian culture closer to Canadians.

We are so excited to share the stories and experiences of the NSGA and those we work with, enjoy amazing Gambian cuisine together, and give you the opportunity to contribute and become a part of the NSGA family!

If you are interested in attending or simply want to learn more, scan the QR code above or follow the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-nsga-african-dinner-tickets-1980740643585?aff=oddtdtcreator

Can't wait to see you there!

The NSGA was honored to celebrate the 60th anniversary of UNICEF Gambia, an organization that has supported us immensely over the years to protect and empower Gambian Youth. Thanks to interns, Jorge and Corrinne White, and the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation for joing us in the celebration!!

73% of Gambian women aged 15–49 have undergone Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM).
Behind this number are millions of girls whose voices deserve to be heard.

FGM is often carried out in the name of tradition yet it causes lifelong trauma, health complications, and pain. Despite being banned by law, the practice continues across generations.

At the Nova Scotia Gambia Association (NSGA), we’re working with schools, youth, and leaders across The Gambia to raise awareness, educate, and empower communities to say no to FGM.

Through our Life Skills and Health Education programs, we encourage open dialogue about gender, health, and human rights, helping communities choose protection over harm. 🌍❤️

Together, we can end FGM.

To learn more, check out our article on The Past, Present, and Future of FGM in The Gambia here:

https://novascotiagambia.ca/article-the-past-present-and-future-of-female-genital-mutilation-in-the-gambia/

Data: UNICEF, The Gambia (2024) UNICEF Gambia
Photo: Ivan Lieman / Barcroft Media

Today, on the International Day of the Girl Child, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the rights, dignity, and future of every girl.

Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) is internationally recognized as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. Ending this practice requires education, advocacy, and collective action from communities, leaders, and youth.

Together, we can create a world where every girl is free to grow, learn, and thrive without fear or harm. 🌍✊

To learn more, check out our article on The Past, Present, and Future of FGM in The Gambia here:

https://novascotiagambia.ca/article-the-past-present-and-future-of-female-genital-mutilation-in-the-gambia/

Sorry folks, we seem to have included a faulty link in our previous post. The link has been updated and should work now. We've attached it here as well: https://forms.gle/LowjfY5Y49pY6MXq9

CALLING ALL NSGA ALUMNI! 💚

For more than 40 years, the NSGA has been making an impact across The Gambia — empowering youth, improving health education, and connecting people around the world.

Now, we’re updating and improving our network of incredible alumni — and we need your help!

If you’ve ever been part of the NSGA, whether as a volunteer, staff member, or peer health educator, please scan the QR code or follow the link to fill out our alumni questionnaire.
Help us reconnect with old friends, share stories, and celebrate decades of positive change!

🔗 https://forms.gle/LowjfY5Y49pY6MXq9

🚨 NEW ARTICLE ALERT 🚨

Nova Scotia Gambia Association (NSGA) is proud to announce our new report titled: "The Past, Present, and Future of Female Ge***al Mutilation in The Gambia "

📓 The fight against Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) begins with knowledge. Together with our major partners at UNICEF UNICEF Gambia UNFPA The Gambia and UNFPA we have been able to lead the fight against the practice of FGM in The Gambia.

💡 We believe education is always the first step towards meaningful change, that is why we wrote this article to share important knowledge around the practice, its history, and what we can do to stop it.

💪 Be a warrior for change, equip yourself with knowledge and join the fight for a better life for women and girls in The Gambia.

🔎 You can find the article on our website here:
https://novascotiagambia.ca/article-the-past-present-and-future-of-female-genital-mutilation-in-the-gambia/

CALLING ALL NSGA ALUMNI! 💚

For more than 40 years, the NSGA has been making an impact across The Gambia — empowering youth, improving health education, and connecting people around the world.

Now, we’re updating and improving our network of incredible alumni — and we need your help!

If you’ve ever been part of the NSGA, whether as a volunteer, staff member, or peer health educator, please scan the QR code or follow the link to fill out our alumni questionnaire.
Help us reconnect with old friends, share stories, and celebrate decades of positive change!

🔗 https://forms.gle/LowjfY5Y49pY6MXq9

We believe in a future where empowered youth lead the way; driving change, strengthening communities, and championing health, equity, sustainability, and democracy across West Africa.

Together with youth, educators, communities, and our dedicated partners, we’re building a generation that leads our region with courage for a better future.

Our motto is reflective of the power of community education and empowerment. Each and every person has the potential to be an educator - NSGA simply helps give people the tools to teach. By receiving education and then sharing their new knowledge, each person holds the power to drive change and promote healthier and more prosperous futures for their families, their communities, and themselves!