St. Joseph's Senior Secondary School teamed up with Camara Muso to create a press club and career talk show on Monday. They launched these activities as part of the school's International Women's Day celebrations. This program aims to spark interest among young students, especially girls, in journalism, media ethics, and storytelling. The initiative brings together more than 20 successful former students who currently hold important leadership jobs throughout The Gambia.
Neneh Macdouall-Gaye, who leads the Access to Information Commission, ran the opening ceremony for this all-girls school press club. She explained that starting a press club during International Women's Day helps promote equal treatment between genders among students. It creates spaces where young girls can question social rules, write about women's issues, and highlight gender-based problems that many face daily.
Mrs. Macdouall-Gaye described how journalism and media have always shaped our world by revealing truths and spreading knowledge. These fields hold people accountable and give voices to those usually ignored. She pointed out that people need strong skills to analyze, understand, and share information effectively because news travels faster than ever before. She believes press clubs work best when they include different thoughts, creative ideas, and teamwork.
The school principal, Hanna Kippy Coker, described the day as more than just a celebration. She called it a time for thinking deeply about women's strengths and accomplishments across many generations. Anette Camara from the Women Journalists Association shared her personal story as a former student. She credits her public speaking experience during school assemblies for sparking her passion for media work.
Camara mentioned that women make up sixty percent of media workers, but hardly any reach top positions. She encouraged female journalists across The Gambia to help, teach, and guide young girls interested in becoming reporters, TV producers, or camera operators. Angelic Isatou Mendy, who recently won the national teaching award and also attended the school, stressed the importance of education for young minds.
Mendy told students that leadership means using your voice, not just having a job title. She emphasized that women belong everywhere—in education, science, technology, business, politics, and every possible career field. Her message focused on helping students understand that learning and leadership skills unlock their full potential and future possibilities.
Neneh Macdouall-Gaye, who leads the Access to Information Commission, ran the opening ceremony for this all-girls school press club. She explained that starting a press club during International Women's Day helps promote equal treatment between genders among students. It creates spaces where young girls can question social rules, write about women's issues, and highlight gender-based problems that many face daily.
Mrs. Macdouall-Gaye described how journalism and media have always shaped our world by revealing truths and spreading knowledge. These fields hold people accountable and give voices to those usually ignored. She pointed out that people need strong skills to analyze, understand, and share information effectively because news travels faster than ever before. She believes press clubs work best when they include different thoughts, creative ideas, and teamwork.
The school principal, Hanna Kippy Coker, described the day as more than just a celebration. She called it a time for thinking deeply about women's strengths and accomplishments across many generations. Anette Camara from the Women Journalists Association shared her personal story as a former student. She credits her public speaking experience during school assemblies for sparking her passion for media work.
Camara mentioned that women make up sixty percent of media workers, but hardly any reach top positions. She encouraged female journalists across The Gambia to help, teach, and guide young girls interested in becoming reporters, TV producers, or camera operators. Angelic Isatou Mendy, who recently won the national teaching award and also attended the school, stressed the importance of education for young minds.
Mendy told students that leadership means using your voice, not just having a job title. She emphasized that women belong everywhere—in education, science, technology, business, politics, and every possible career field. Her message focused on helping students understand that learning and leadership skills unlock their full potential and future possibilities.
