Plans for Change in Gambia Look Back to Move Forward.
A new group wants to help Gambia grow by examining its past. The NAFAA project sees old ways as a path to fixing today's problems.
Long ago, Gambia had strong communities. People lived well with nature and kept their way of life. They built homes, made art, and ran their towns with care.
British rulers came in 1821 and stayed until 1970. For 149 years, they changed how Gambians lived. They took resources, made people work without fair pay, and broke down local customs.
These old problems still hurt the Gambia today. Leaders continue to run things the way British rulers did years ago. The country needs help with food, even though it has good land and water for farming.
The group says Gambians face a clear choice. They can keep things as they are with leaders who let problems grow. These include unfair treatment, taking more than their share, and hurting the land.
The other path leads to change, like what Japan, China, and Rwanda did. These lands kept their culture strong while building better lives.
NAFAA wants to mix old wisdom with new ideas. It plans to teach science and job skills and work with nearby countries to strengthen the area.
The group hopes to win power in 2026. They say their way can break from the past and make the Gambia strong again. NAFAA believes linking culture with growth can improve the lives of all Gambians.
A new group wants to help Gambia grow by examining its past. The NAFAA project sees old ways as a path to fixing today's problems.
Long ago, Gambia had strong communities. People lived well with nature and kept their way of life. They built homes, made art, and ran their towns with care.
British rulers came in 1821 and stayed until 1970. For 149 years, they changed how Gambians lived. They took resources, made people work without fair pay, and broke down local customs.
These old problems still hurt the Gambia today. Leaders continue to run things the way British rulers did years ago. The country needs help with food, even though it has good land and water for farming.
The group says Gambians face a clear choice. They can keep things as they are with leaders who let problems grow. These include unfair treatment, taking more than their share, and hurting the land.
The other path leads to change, like what Japan, China, and Rwanda did. These lands kept their culture strong while building better lives.
NAFAA wants to mix old wisdom with new ideas. It plans to teach science and job skills and work with nearby countries to strengthen the area.
The group hopes to win power in 2026. They say their way can break from the past and make the Gambia strong again. NAFAA believes linking culture with growth can improve the lives of all Gambians.
