UNESCO-Gambia

Here at Natcom, we advance education, science, culture, and communicatiom across The Gambia.

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As the first 2026 notebook completes its journey from Slovenia to Africa, bearing the powerful voices of Gambian youth, NATCOM celebrates our young ambassadors for using their voices to inspire peace and remind us that protecting our children today safeguards our shared future.

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Serrekunda Lower Basic School has proudly represented The Gambia in UNESCO’s ASPnet "Wind of Peace" project, a global initiative which involves physical notebooks travelling across continents to collect messages from students worldwide.

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SKLBS Students, Under the support of ASPnet National Coordinator Lamin Jarjou and Teacher Coordinator Mr. Alpha AM Bah, shared a powerful message centering on peace & child protection in Wolof & English.

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Huge congratulations to the students and team for representing ASPnet Gambia on the world stage and proving how youth creativity can drive real change!

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Nusrat Senior Secondary School has won bronze in the global 2026 "Seeds of Hope" competition by UNESCO ASPnet UK and the Steve Sinnott Foundation.

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Competing against 67 schools across 11 countries, their debut entry "THE INHERITANCE: The Responsibility We Share" used cinematic storytelling to champion climate action, environmental stewardship, and generational responsibility.

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We celebrate Armitage Senior Secondary School's brilliant represention of Gambia on such a key platform.

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During a historic visit by Pope Leo XIV on the 25th of September, 2026, at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, student artwork from Armitage Senior Secondary School were spotlighted in an 80-piece global peace mural created for the International Youth for Peace competition.

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Organized jointly by UNESCO and France Télévisions, the initiative sought to empower young students to voice their vision of global harmony through creative mediums including art, music, film, and writing.

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The initiative aims to integrate these global standards directly into Gambia’s national education policies, teacher training programs, and school curricula.

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NATCOM Gambia today gathered key stakeholders across multiple sectors at MOBSE for a consultative meeting on implementing UNESCO’s landmark 2023 Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development.

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Updated from its original 1974 framework and adopted at the UNESCO General Conference in November 2023, the global framework addresses critical modern issues such as climate change, gender equality, human rights, and cultural diversity.

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From coordinating technical programs in science and heritage to executing community initiatives, the team works on the ground to drive sustainable impact.

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Meet NATCOM's dedicated Secretariat.

Led by the Secretary General, the Secretariat serves as the operational hub and vital bridge connecting the Government of The Gambia, regional partners, and UNESCO.

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Ensuring that national policies foster innovation, preserve local heritage, and broaden educational access across the country.

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Meet the Governing Board of NATCOM,Comprising leaders across key government ministries, partner institutions, and civil society.

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Together, the board provides strategic oversight and policy guidance to align UNESCO’s vision with The Gambia's national development priorities in education, science, culture, and communication.

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For more details on eligibility criteria, category requirements, and submission guidelines, visit the official King Faisal Prize website at https://t.co/JDs8kl32TH or contact the organizing team at [email protected].

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Call for Nominations: King Faisal Prize 2028

ICESCO is inviting universities, research institutions, academies, and scientific organizations across The Gambia to submit nominations for the prestigious King Faisal Prize 2028.

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Interested institutions are urged to identify eligible candidates, compile their nomination dossiers for internal evaluation, and submit it to ICESCO through the Gambia National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM) no later than 31 December 2026.