Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2024
In The Gambia, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women. In 2022, the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) country profile for The Gambia indicated 101 new cases of breast cancer, representing 14.9 per cent of all female related cancers. It was ranked third among the top 3 cancers killing women in the country, with 50 deaths reported.
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, 23 May, 2024
We remain committed to the fight in ending obstetric fistula through our Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Rehabilitation and Reintegration program.
About us
We are a national non-governmental and non-profit organization based in The Gambia. Our Social and Economic Empowerment programme aims to complement the government’s development efforts and contributes to the attainment of related sustainable development goals (SDGs). Our focus is on three major interrelated areas: health, economic and social empowerment, and environmental issues.
We operate clinics under our Health component including BAFROW Medical Centre and the Well Woman Clinics. We provide the highest standards in medical service delivery as well as lifesaving information and knowledge on health matters.
Our Economic Empowerment component strengthens the capacity of girls and women in various life skills for economic sustenance, improved nutrition and health-seeking behaviour.
Health care delivery
Our medical services contribute to the reduction of illnesses and deaths in The Gambia through the provision of integrated health preventive and clinical care, maternal and child health care, and nutritional orientation to all.
Our work therefore responds to both the national health policy goals and the United Nation’s health related Sustainable Development Goals.
Our projects: a glance