Agriculture
Community gardens
Three vegetable gardens support the livelihoods of people in Ceesay Kunda Kabilo.
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Community-led change in The Gambia
Stronger communities.
Brighter futures.
Growing opportunity through education, sustainable farming, and the strength of our community.
Saba, North Bank Region · The Gambia
Opportunity that grows
from the ground up.Education & opportunitySustainable livelihoodsCommunity partnerships
from the ground up.Education & opportunitySustainable livelihoodsCommunity partnerships
Who we are
Built on humility.
Powered by community.
Phanmaggi is a Gambian NGO working alongside rural communities to improve access to education and build sustainable livelihoods.
Our name comes from the Mandinka word for humility. It shapes the way we work: listening, building consensus, and helping communities lead their own development.
Growing togetherLocally led projects. Opportunities that last.
Our work
Small beginnings.
Lasting possibilities.
Practical projects connect education, water, and farming to the everyday needs of our community.
Water & irrigation
Project Gamjiyo
In partnership with Engineers Without Borders Karlsruhe, solar-powered boreholes, water tanks, and garden reservoirs bring a more reliable water supply to the women’s vegetable gardens in Saba..
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Education
University scholarships
Phanmaggi supports talented students pursuing STEM studies at the University of The Gambia.
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Local knowledge.
Global partnership.
Our collaboration with Engineers Without Borders Karlsruhe brings technical skills and community experience together—from solar irrigation to organic fertilizer and cold storage.
PhanmaggiEngineers Without Borders KarlsruheFrom the community
Stories of progress.
Capacity building with EWB
Skills and collaboration at the heart of community development.
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Supporting vegetable gardens through sustainable soil care.
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A milestone for water access and farming in Badibou Saba.
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Lasting change starts
with a conversation.
Bring your skills, become a partner, or support a community initiative. Get in touch to find out how you can contribute.
Contact PhanmaggiLet’s connectContact@phanmaggi.orgUnited States: +1 206-395-6089The Gambia: +220 338-3838Saba Village, Lower Badibou District
North Bank Region, The Gambia
North Bank Region, The Gambia