What:

We  provide training for young people. Therefore we run a youth and education programme to explore new ways of encouraging and empowering the youth of The Gambia.  We also provide sponsorship for young people to attend various educational establishments from pre-school to University level.

Where:

In Nemakunku (Niumi) a self-supporting skills project has been set up.

In Bwiam, a hostel for student accommodation has been established.

In Panchang (Upper Saloum) a small learning centre is being established.

Teachers and lecturers are seconded to secondary and tertiary educational facilities in the vicinity of our existing stations.

In Welingara (Kombo) a hostel for student accommodation will be establised (2011)

In Sibanor we partner with ECG to run a Christian pre school.

How:

Through formal and non-formal skill training

Through establishing learning centres

Through seconding teachers / lecturers to schools and tertiary educational facilities

Through personal initiatives of WEC personnel

Through co-ordinated efforts in partnership with ECG

Through partnering with ECG in Youth hostels