Girls' Pride Gambia

Girls' Pride Gambia Services:
Training on menstrual Hygiene Management, SRHR, SGBV, Harmful Traditional Practices, Mental Health etc.

We work with partners to implement initiatives focused on Health, Education, Gender Equity, WASH, Disability Inclusion, Youth Empowerment, Climate Change, Planetary Health and Research, all aimed at improving the lives of people across The Gambia 🇬🇲. Training of Trainers / Workshops
Training on Reusable Sanitary Pad production
Coaching and Mentorship
Consultancy

This International Women’s Day, we join the global call for “Give To Gain” and the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For A...
08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day, we join the global call for “Give To Gain” and the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.”

At Girls’ Pride Gambia, we believe that when we support girls and women with knowledge, resources, and opportunities, we help them stay in school, protect their health, and build brighter futures.

Together, let’s take action to ensure every girl and woman have the opportunity to thrive.

HOW TO TRACK YOUR PERIOD PART 1: Tracking your period using a calendar 📅 is a simple and effective way to understand you...
02/03/2026

HOW TO TRACK YOUR PERIOD

PART 1: Tracking your period using a calendar 📅 is a simple and effective way to understand your menstrual cycle, predict your next period, and identify patterns related to your health and fertility.

Here is how to do it step-by-step:

1. Mark the First Day of Your Period 🩸
I. The first day of bleeding (not spotting) is Day 1 of your cycle.
II. On your calendar (paper 📅 or digital), circle or highlight that date.

2. Track the Length of Your Period
I. Each day you have bleeding, mark it on the calendar (e.g., use a red dot or shading). II. Count how many days your period lasts. This is your period length (usually 3 to 7 days).

3. Track the Full Cycle Length
I. Your menstrual cycle starts on the first day of your period and ends the day before your next period begins.
II. Count the total number of days between the first days of two periods. This gives you your menstrual cycle length (usually 21 to 35 days).

Example:
I. Your first period starts on October 5, 2025, mark it as Day 1.
II. Your next period starts on November 2, 2025, mark it as Day 1. Your menstrual cycle length is 28 days (from Oct 5 to Nov 1).

In CRR–South, men are choosing to lead differently.Through the Funneh Board Game, they are gaining the knowledge and con...
28/02/2026

In CRR–South, men are choosing to lead differently.

Through the Funneh Board Game, they are gaining the knowledge and confidence to talk about menstrual health and hygiene management, support their daughters, and educate other men.

Ending period stigma is not just a women’s issue. It’s a community responsibility.

This is how we build equity from the ground up.

Healthy Eating During Your Period 🩸During menstruation, your body loses blood and energy. Eating local, nutritious foods...
24/02/2026

Healthy Eating During Your Period 🩸

During menstruation, your body loses blood and energy. Eating local, nutritious foods can help you feel stronger and reduce tiredness.

In The Gambia, we are lucky to have healthy foods like:

🌿 Moringa or cassava leaves (rich in iron)
🥜 Beans and groundnuts (good for strength)
🌾 Millet
🐟 Fresh fish
🍹 Baobab juice
🥭 Mangoes and bananas

These foods help replace lost nutrients and boost energy.

💧 Drink plenty of clean water.
🚫 Reduce too much salt, sugary drinks, and processed foods to avoid bloating and cramps.

Eat local. Stay strong. Take care of your body.

16/02/2026

During menstruation, engaging in light to moderate exercise such as walking around the compound, gentle stretching, or simple home-based aerobics can help reduce cramps, improve blood circulation, ease bloating, and lift your mood.

Exercise stimulates the release of endorphins, which are natural “feel-good” hormones produced by the body that help relieve pain, reduce stress, and create a sense of wellbeing.

Educating girls about the importance of safe and regular exercise during their periods is crucial to strengthening their physical health, improving their mental wellbeing, and building confidence to manage menstruation with dignity.

11/02/2026

Periods are normal, and so should the conversation be.

After receiving menstrual health training through our training of trainer programme, Ms Wally is now leading open discussions on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management with both girls and boys in her school. She is helping to break the silence, challenge stigma, and build a culture of respect and understanding in her classroom and beyond.


Today, 6 February 2026, we join the world in marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Ge***al Mutilati...
06/02/2026

Today, 6 February 2026, we join the world in marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM).

At Girls’ Pride Gambia, we stand firm against FGM; a harmful traditional practice driven by inequalities, unjust systems, and violations of girls’ and women’s human rights. Ending FGM requires more than words; it demands sustained commitment, collective action, and meaningful investment in girls, communities, and locally led solutions.

As we move towards 2030, there will be no end to FGM without sustained commitment and investment.

We must shift power to those most affected, challenge harmful social norms, and create systems that allow girls to live in dignity, safety, and independence.

We call on everyone to stand with us and accelerate progress toward a world free from FGM.

27/01/2026

Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) education belongs in our classrooms.

Mr. Keita, one of the teachers trained as a trainer on MHHM, shares how this knowledge empowers teachers to support girls with confidence, dignity, and accurate information so no girl misses school because of her period.

When teachers are empowered 💪🏾, girls stay in school 📚.


21/01/2026

We spoke with Ms. Cessay, a teacher trained as a Trainer on Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) using the Funneh Board Game at the West Coast Regional Office.

Through gamification, she is breaking the silence around FGM, challenging harmful norms, and empowering learners with the right information. This innovative approach uses play to drive dialogue, promote equity, and help dismantle unjust systems that harm girls.


A great way to wrap up 2025!With the support of , and in collaboration with school teachers, we successfully trained 1,...
30/12/2025

A great way to wrap up 2025!

With the support of , and in collaboration with school teachers, we successfully trained 1,500 schoolgirls on menstrual health and hygiene management, child marriage, and female ge***al mutilation across 20 schools. We also distributed 1,500 Period Kits (reusable sanitary pads, underwear, soap, shaving sticks, instruction sheets, factsheets on MHHM & period calendar) to support healthy and dignified period management among adolescent girls in the West Coast Region.


When men stand with girls, real change happens.Male teachers across schools are promoting menstrual health, protecting g...
22/12/2025

When men stand with girls, real change happens.

Male teachers across schools are promoting menstrual health, protecting girls from female ge***al mutilation, and advocating for a future free from child marriage so every girl can learn, thrive, and achieve her dreams.


Our Menstrual Health, Child Marriage, and FGM sessions continue at Penyem Upper and Senior Secondary School, empowering ...
19/12/2025

Our Menstrual Health, Child Marriage, and FGM sessions continue at Penyem Upper and Senior Secondary School, empowering girls to learn, speak up, and stay in school.




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Banjul
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