{"id":82248,"date":"2025-07-17T14:17:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T14:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/vp-jallow-meets-smile-nation-and-unicef-for-youth-empowerment"},"modified":"2025-07-17T14:47:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T14:47:01","slug":"vp-jallow-meets-smile-nation-and-unicef-for-youth-empowerment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/vp-jallow-meets-smile-nation-and-unicef-for-youth-empowerment","title":{"rendered":"VP Jallow Meets Smile Nation and UNICEF for Youth Empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow on Monday received courtesy visits from representatives of Smile Nation Foundation and UNICEF Country Representative Ms. Nafisa Shafique at the State House. The meetings focused on strengthening collaborative efforts to improve the welfare of Gambian children and empower the nation\u2019s youth.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to a statement from the Office of the Vice President, discussions centered on key areas such as education, health, nutrition, and cultural development, with a shared commitment to enhancing opportunities for children and young people across The Gambia.<\/p>\n<p>VP Jallow commended both Smile Nation and UNICEF for their sustained contributions, expressing the government\u2019s unwavering support for initiatives that uplift the younger generation. He also took the opportunity to thank members of Cado Gambia, a local talent group preparing to represent the country at an international competition in Russia next month.\u201cVP Jallow commended both Smile Nation and UNICEF for their continued efforts and reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to supporting initiatives that uplift young people. He also thanked the team from Cado Gambia, who are preparing to represent The Gambia at an international talent competition in Russia next month. The team is set to showcase Gambian talent on a global stage,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>As per the official release, Mr. Mbye Bittaye, an executive member of Cado said, \u201cWe are here to seek the blessings of our nation\u2019s leadership before traveling. With the right support and preparation, we believe we can raise the Gambian flag high.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Lamin Secka, a celebrated visual artist and member of the delegation, expressed gratitude and called for more investment in the creative sector, noting that \u201cwe are ambassadors of our country, and we need the support to shine globally.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, UNICEF Country Representative Ms. Nafisa Shafique provided updates on The Gambia\u2019s progress in advancing child rights. She praised Vice President Jallow for his pivotal role in the development of the national child rights report and stressed the need for increased domestic investment in child nutrition and immunization\u2014especially critical given that over 54% of the population is under 19.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow on Monday received courtesy visits from representatives of Smile Nation Foundation and UNICEF Country Representative Ms. Nafisa Shafique at the State House. The meetings focused on strengthening collaborative efforts to improve the welfare of Gambian children and empower the nation\u2019s youth. 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