Kairaba conservation and leadership organization
The Kairaba Conservation & Leadership Organization seeks to contribute to a peaceful and just society by promoting the vision and work of the first President of the Gambia, using his example, to convene dialogue around critical sustainable development issues.
Aims and Objectives
- Inspired by Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara’s “Banjul Declaration” of 1977, aiming to promote National Self-Reliance through Te-Sito philosophy
- Engages in professional stewardship of resources to support national self-reliance.
- Implements the Awareness Promotion Programme (AWPP) to empower communities and build citizenry capacity via knowledge dissemination and leadership programs.
- Aims to be a world-class institution with grassroots programs based on the actual needs and understanding of local conditions in The Gambia, especially concerning climate change impacts.
- Seeks financial support from local businesses through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions and partnerships with continental and international philanthropic organizations.
- Works closely with local NGOs, Civil Society Organizations, and Social Entrepreneurs to achieve effective results and desirable outcomes.
- Aspires to transform into a Pan African Centre of Excellence for Conservation, Bio-diversity Sustainability, Climate Change mitigation, and Development Research to preserve bio-diversity and mitigate climate change impacts globally
Board of Trustees
