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Closing the programme, Japanese youth debriefed RR @mmashologu1,highlighting the importance of community voices, collaboration, & new mindsets.From storytelling to nat’l ownership, the exchange planted seeds for lasting partnerships, deeper engagement, & future co-creation 🇯🇵🤝🇬🇲

Day 1 of the 🇯🇵🇬🇲 Youth Exchange Japanese youth engaged w/ local innovators in Kuloro, gaining firsthand insight into agricultural challenges in The Gambia while sparking dialogue on Youth Peace & Security (YPS) & Women, Peace & Security (WPS). A powerful start!

Pleased to welcome 🇯🇵 youth to the Smiling Coast of Africa! Opportunity to engage w/t 🇬🇲youth & Agri-Innovation Challenge winners to share experiences as part of south-south cooperation. @UNDP_TheGambia promoting inclusive & agri-smart enterprises.🙏@JapanGov #YouthInnovation

Day 2 of the 🇯🇵🤝🇬🇲 Youth Exchange 🇯🇵 youth visited The Gambia Songhai Initiative, exploring the smart agriculture, zero-waste, and agri-preneurship training centre empowering young people to lead the future of farming.

Day 3️⃣ at Aleel Mak 🇯🇵 youth engaged with the founders, creators of a super cereal supplement & winners of the 🇬🇲 Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge. From local challenges to scalable solutions, Aleel Mak proves that when passion meets purpose, innovation thrives!

Across 🇬🇲 , women are driving the SDGs. Yet many face barriers, including economic inequality and SGBV. As part of #IWD2026 celebrations, @UNGambia & partners present Her Marketplace, a one-day popup market for 25 women entrepreneurs & sessions on women’s rights. Join us.

Eid Mubarak - Gambia 🇬🇲 🇯🇵 Japanese connection. #UNDPJSBProject

Honoured to host @JapanEmbSenegal Secretary for Economic Cooperation Arimoto Kawakita & Mouhamed Cisse @UNDP_TheGambia during this week's 🇬🇲🇯🇵 youth exchange & agri-learning mission under our #JSB "Sustainable & Inclusive Peace Programme"🙏@JapanGov #SSC #YPS #YouthInnovation

@mmashologu1 @UNDPAfrica @UNDPWACA @EvelynEdroma @UNDPSierraLeone @UNDPGhana @UNDPPA @mznaab @NTikum @stbceesay @UNGambia @karlfredpaul @AmieBSissoho @leung_emi @jmartyns @BarrowPresident @Ministry_Mops @UNDPZambia @UNDPEthiopia “The principles of the African Charter on Human & Peoples’ Rights remain deeply relevant in the digital age.” At the Governance & Peacebuilding CoP, Mrs Abiola Idowu-Ojo highlighted how the Charter provides a strong legal foundation for governing digital technologies across 🌍

@mmashologu1 @japan @JapanEmbSenegal @MofaJapan_en @EvelynEdroma @leung_emi @SambaBJallow1 @stbceesay 🇯🇵 youth paid courtesy calls to UNDP leadership @mmashologu1 and the Embassy of Japan @JapanEmbSenegal to discuss the youth's interests and ideas in the agri-innovation, bringing energy and excitement. Strengthening the partnership 🇯🇵🤝🇬🇲

🇯🇵🤝🇬🇲 A 5-day Japan–Gambia Youth Exchange is underway! Japanese youth and Gambian Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge winners are exploring farms, sharing ideas, and co-creating solutions to transform agriculture into a modern, innovative sector led by youth. #YouthInnovation

As the Governance & Peacebuilding Community of Practice concludes in 🇬🇲, the focus now shifts from dialogue to action. Over the past 3️⃣ days, new partnerships have been forged, ideas exchanged & commitments strengthened to 📈 inclusive governance & sustainable peace across 🌍

Over the past 3 days, we brought together partners & experts for critical conversations on democratic governance, digital transformation & innovation. A timely exchange on moving good governance forward across Africa. 🌍 Watch the highlights 🎥

Japanese and Gambian youth have launched a 5-day innovation exchange across The Gambia to strengthen youth-led agribusiness and promote modern agriculture. The programme, organised by the @UNDP_TheGambia with support from @JapanEmbSenegal, brings together young innovators to share ideas and explore sustainable farming solutions. #JsbGambia

Day 2️⃣ of the Governance & Peacebuilding Community of Practice focused on sharing lessons & scaling solutions for effective governance. Practitioners from across 🌍 exchanged experiences to strengthen institutions, accountability & service delivery.

The Governance & Peacebuilding COP has officially opened in The #Gambia 🇬🇲 Convening leaders, experts & practitioners to exchange knowledge, strengthen institutions & advance inclusive governance across 🌍 Together, we are shaping solutions for resilient & peaceful societies.

Sexual & reproductive health rights? Legal protection? These aren't favors! They are rights✊ It’s time to ensure every woman & girl has the right & justice she deserves. Who is standing with us today? @rosensarr 🙌 #IWD2026

Across The Gambia, women are leading change, in communities, markets, farms & institutions. This #InternationalWomensDay, we echo the global call for Rights. Justice. Action. #GenderEquality requires more than commitment, it requires action. #IWD2026 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Youth leaders in LRR & WCR are driving #WPS & #YPS sensitization this week! 6️⃣0️⃣ trained leaders are engaging youth & elders in dialogue to boost women & youth participation in peace & security, building inclusive, sustainable peace in The Gambia. 🙏🏽 to @GovJapan #IWD2026