The Challenge
– AT A GLANCE –
Women in the Gambia have limited access to Reproductive Health Care & Education, particularly in the fields of:
Family Planning Thousands of individuals lack access to safe, effective contraceptives, leading to unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and preventable maternal deaths.
Infertility Care and Stigma Infertility is common but insufficiently addressed. Cultural beliefs often place the blame on women, causing emotional and social harm. The lack of affordable, regulated treatment options exacerbates the problem.
Prevention and treatment of STIs Sexual transmitted infections are widespread and frequently untreated, resulting in severe health consequences such as infertility, cancer, and neonatal deaths. There is a lack of comprehensive testing, treatment, and education.
Cervical Cancer Africa experiences a high burden of cervical cancer, with late diagnoses and limited treatment. Low HPV vaccination rates and inadequate screening infrastructure are major barriers.
Harmful Traditional Practices Child marriage and FGM persist due to cultural norms, poverty, and misinformation. These practices affect girls’ health and education.
Our Goals
– WHAT WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE –
We seek funding to implement a nationwide SRHR campaign targeting all women and girls aged 10 and up in The Gambia. Partnering with Government, Private as well as NGO clinics the project will provide Cervical Cancer Screening, STD screening, Menstrual Health and Hygiene education, Infertility Support, and Family Planning Services.
This will involve:
1/ Medical Staff: midwives/nurses and lab technicians trained specifically for this project
2/ A Mobile Clinic equipped with modern facilities: Portable Ultrasound Scan & Portable Colposcope
3/ Community Outreach Program: Posters, Flyers and Folders
4/ Monitoring & Sustainability: database/patient record system
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